57th World Science Fiction Convention
| Aussiecon Three, the 57th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Location(s) | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
| Inaugurated | 2–6 September 1999 |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | |
| aussiecon3.worldcon.org | |
Aussiecon Three was the 57th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Melbourne, Australia on 2–6 September 1999. The convention was held in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.[1]
Guests of honour
- Gregory Benford, author
- George Turner, author
- Bruce Gillespie, fan
Special guest
- J. Michael Straczynski, media
Awards
The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are given every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.[1]
The Hugo Award ceremony was directed and hosted by Michael Jordan and Executive assistant Paula McGrath.
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
- Best Novella: "Oceanic" by Greg Egan (Asimov's, August 1998)
- Best Novelette: "Taklamakan" by Bruce Sterling (Asimov's, October/November 1998)
- Best Short Story: "The Very Pulse of the Machine" by Michael Swanwick (Asimov's February 1998)
- Best Related Book: The Dreams Our Stuff is Made Of by Thomas M. Disch
- Best Dramatic Presentation: The Truman Show
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Pro Artist: Bob Eggleton
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Ansible, edited by Dave Langford
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Ian Gunn
Other awards
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer of 1997 or 1998: Nalo Hopkinson
Information
Site selection
San Jose won the vote for the 62nd World Science Fiction Convention in 2005 by a large majority. A hoax bid for Roswell, New Mexico was the only other bid filed.[2]
Noteworthy program participants
Committee
Chair
- Perry Middlemiss
Division heads
- Finance: Rose Mitchell
- Administration: Julian Warner
- Publicity: Alan Stewart
- Major Events: Perry Middlemiss
- Publications: Mark Loney
- Program Operations: Janice Gelb
- Programming: Donna Heenan
- Fixed Functions: Nick Price, Jason Sharples
- Facilities: Stephen Boucher
- WSFS: Stephen Boucher
- InterDivisional Liaison: Michael AJ Jordan
Directors
Stephen Boucher, Christine Dziadosz, Donna Heenan, Michael Jordan, Mark Linneman, Perry Middlemiss, and Alan Stewart
Bid
- Bid chair: Alan Stewart
See also
- Worldcon
- Aussiecon One (1975)
- Aussiecon Two (1985)
References
- 1 2 "1999 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ↑ "1999 Worldcon Business Meeting Minutes - APPENDIX L". World Science Fiction Society/Noreascon Four. September 1999.
External links
| Preceded by 56th World Science Fiction Convention Bucconeer in Baltimore, United States (1998) |
List of Worldcons 57th World Science Fiction Convention Aussiecon Three in Melbourne, Australia (1999) |
Succeeded by 58th World Science Fiction Convention Chicon 2000 in Chicago, United States (2000) |