39th World Science Fiction Convention

The 39th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Denvention II, was held September 3–7, 1981, at the Denver Hilton Hotel in Denver, Colorado, United States.

Denvention II, the 39th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates3–7 September 1981
VenueDenver Hilton Hotel
Location(s)Denver, Colorado
CountryUnited States
Attendance3,792
Filing statusnon-profit

The chairmen were Suzanne Carnival and Don C. Thompson. The guests of honor were Clifford D. Simak (pro), C. L. Moore (pro), and Rusty Hevelin (fan). Extra special guest was Robert Heinlein who had been the guest of honor at the 1941 Worldcon, the first to be held in Denver. The toastmaster was Ed Bryant. Total attendance was 3,792.

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.[1]

Hugo Awards

Other awards
  • Special Award: Edward L. Ferman for his effort to expand and improve the field
  • John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Somtow Sucharitkul

See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
Preceded by
38th World Science Fiction Convention
Noreascon Two in Boston, United States (1980)		 List of Worldcons
39th World Science Fiction Convention
Denvention II in Denver, United States (1981)		 Succeeded by
40th World Science Fiction Convention
Chicon IV in Chicago, United States (1982)
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