Aussiecon Three, the 57th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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Genre | Science fiction |
Dates | 2–6 September 1999 |
Venue | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre |
Location(s) | Melbourne |
Country | Australia |
Filing status | Non-profit |
Website | aussiecon3.worldcon.org |
The 57th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Aussiecon Three, was held on 2–6 September 1999 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.[1]
The convention was chaired by Perry Middlemiss.
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][1]
The Hugo Award ceremony was directed and hosted by Michael Jordan and Executive assistant Paula McGrath.
San Jose, California 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.[5]