56th World Science Fiction Convention
| BucConeer, the 56th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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Bucky, official convention mascot | |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Baltimore Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | August 5–9, 1998 |
| Filing status | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
| Website | |
| bucconeer.worldcon.org | |
BucConeer was the 56th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, on August 5–9, 1998.[1] The convention was held in the Baltimore Convention Center, as well as the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor, the Holiday Inn Inner Harbor, the Omni Inner Harbor Baltimore (now the Wyndham), and the Baltimore Hilton and Towers.[2] The convention was chaired by Peggy Rae Pavlat.[3]
Guests of Honor
- C. J. Cherryh, author
- Milt Rothman, fan
- Stanley Schmidt, editor
- Michael Whelan, artist
- Charles Sheffield, toastmaster
Special Guest
Information
Site selection
Philadelphia won the vote for the 59th World Science Fiction Convention to be held in 2001.
Program participants
Committee
- Convention Chair: Peggy Rae Pavlat
Division heads
- Member Services: Michelle Smith-Moore
- Facilities: Marty Gear
- Programming: John Pomeranz
- Events: Kent Bloom
- Operations: Tom Veal
- "Contents of Tables": Kathryn Daugherty
- Exhibits: Barbara Lynn Higgins
- Public Relations: Sam Lubell
- "Strange Fannish Stuff": Marc Gordon
Bid
- Chair: Hal Haag (1990–1991), Lance Oszko (1991–1993), Covert Beach (1993–1995)
Corporation
- President: Covert Beach
- Vice-Presidents: Lance Oszko, Marty Gear
- Comptroller: Bob Macintosh
- Treasurer: Thomas Horman
- Recording Secretary: Thomas McMullan
- Corresponding Secretary: Jul Owings
Awards
The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented 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. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.[1][4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "1998 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ↑ Cowherd, Kevin (August 7, 1998). "A space for us; WorldCon science-fiction conventioneers bristle at the geeky stereotype". The Baltimore Sun. p. 1E. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ↑ Streitfeld, David (August 10, 1998). "Next Stop, Twilight Zone?". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
External links
| Preceded by 55th World Science Fiction Convention LoneStarCon Two in San Antonio, United States (1997) |
List of Worldcons 56th World Science Fiction Convention Bucconeer in Baltimore, United States (1998) |
Succeeded by 57th World Science Fiction Convention Aussiecon Three in Melbourne, Australia (1999) |