35th World Science Fiction Convention

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

SunCon, the 35th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates2–5 September 1977
VenueFontainebleau Hotel
Location(s)Miami Beach, Florida
CountryUnited States
Attendance3,240

The chairman was Don Lundry. The guests of honor were Jack Williamson (pro) and Robert A. Madle (fan). The toastmaster was Robert Silverberg. Total attendance was approximately 3,240.

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. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[2] [3]

Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  2. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  3. "1977 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2011.
Preceded by
34th World Science Fiction Convention
MidAmeriCon in Kansas City, United States (1976)		 List of Worldcons
35th World Science Fiction Convention
SunCon in Miami Beach, United States (1977)		 Succeeded by
36th World Science Fiction Convention
IguanaCon II in Phoenix, United States (1978)
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