57th World Science Fiction Convention

Aussiecon Three was the 57th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Melbourne, Australia on 2–6 September 1999. The convention was held in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.[1]

Aussiecon Three, the 57th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates2–6 September 1999
VenueMelbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Location(s)Melbourne
CountryAustralia
Filing statusNon-profit
Websiteaussiecon3.worldcon.org

Guests of honour

Special guest

Awards
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]

Hugo Awards

The Hugo Award ceremony was directed and hosted by Michael Jordan and Executive assistant Paula McGrath.

Other awards

Information

Site selection

San Jose 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]

Noteworthy program participants

Chair
  • Perry Middlemiss

Division heads
  • Finance: Rose Mitchell
  • Administration: Julian Warner
  • Publicity: Alan Stewart
  • Major Events: Perry Middlemiss
  • Publications: Mark Loney
  • Program Operations: Janice Gelb
  • Programming: Donna Heenan
  • Fixed Functions: Nick Price, Jason Sharples
  • Facilities: Stephen Boucher
  • WSFS: Stephen Boucher
  • InterDivisional Liaison: Michael AJ Jordan

Directors

Stephen Boucher, Christine Dziadosz, Donna Heenan, Michael Jordan, Mark Linneman, Perry Middlemiss, and Alan Stewart

Bid
  • Bid chair: Alan Stewart

See also

References
  1. "1999 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 7 May 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
  2. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2009.
  3. Franklin, Jon (30 October 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  4. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
  5. "1999 Worldcon Business Meeting Minutes - APPENDIX L". World Science Fiction Society/Noreascon Four. September 1999. Archived from the original on 3 October 2006. Retrieved 15 November 2006.
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