46th World Science Fiction Convention

The 46th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Nolacon II, was held 1–5 September 1988 at the Marriott, Sheraton, and International Hotels, and the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The chairman was John H. Guidry. The guests of honor were Donald A. Wollheim (pro) and Roger Sims (fan). The toastmaster was Mike Resnick. Total attendance was approximately 5,300.

Nolacon II, the 46th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates1–5 September 1988
VenueMunicipal Auditorium
Location(s)New Orleans, Louisiana
CountryUnited States
Attendance5,300
Filing statusnon-profit

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] [2]

Hugo Awards

Other awards
  • Special Award: The SF Oral History Association
  • John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Judith Moffett
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See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  2. "1988 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
Preceded by
45th World Science Fiction Convention
Conspiracy '87 in Brighton, UK (1987)		 List of Worldcons
46th World Science Fiction Convention
Nolacon II in New Orleans, United States (1988)		 Succeeded by
47th World Science Fiction Convention
Noreascon 3 in Boston, United States (1989)
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