SunCon, the 35th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates2–5 September 1977
VenueFontainebleau Hotel
Location(s)Miami Beach, Florida
CountryUnited States
Attendance~3,240

The 35th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as SunCon, was held on 2–5 September 1977 at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, United States.[1]

The chairman was Don Lundry.

Participants

Attendance was approximately 3,240.

Guests of Honor

Awards

Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[2] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[2][3]

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[4] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[4][5]

1977 Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Franklin, Jon (1977-10-30). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  2. ^ a b "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  3. ^ Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  5. ^ a b "1977 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2011-03-02.

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Preceded by34th World Science Fiction ConventionMidAmeriCon in Kansas City, Missouri, United States (1976) List of Worldcons 35th World Science Fiction ConventionSunCon in Miami Beach, Florida, United States (1977) Succeeded by36th World Science Fiction ConventionIguanaCon II in Phoenix, Arizona, United States (1978)
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