61st World Science Fiction Convention

Torcon 3 was the 61st World Science Fiction Convention, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 28-September 1, 2003. The convention was held in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, as well as the Fairmont Royal York and Crowne Plaza (now the InterContinental Toronto Centre) hotels. Torcon 3 was also the site of the 2003 Canvention.

Torcon 3, the 61st World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates28 August–1 September 2003
VenueMetro Toronto Convention Centre
Location(s)Toronto, Ontario
CountryCanada
Organized byToronto World Science Fiction Convention in 2003
Filing statusNon-profit
Websitewww.torcon.org

Guests

Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[1] 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.[1][2]

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,[3] 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.[3][4][5]

Hugo Awards

This was the first time that the 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form' and 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form' awards were presented as separate categories.

Other awards

Prix Aurora Awards
  • Best Long-Form Work in English: Permanence by Karl Schroeder
  • Best Long-Form Work in French: Le Revenant de Fomalhaut by Jean-Louis Trudel
  • Best Short-Form Work in English: "Ineluctable" by Robert J. Sawyer
  • Best Short-Form Work in French: "La Guerre sans temps", Sylvie Bérard
  • Best Work in English (Other): Be VERY Afraid! by Edo van Belkom
  • Artistic Achievement: Mel Vavaroutsos
  • Fan Achievement (Publication): Made in Canada Newsletter, Don Bassie, ed. [webzine]
  • Fan Achievement (Organizational): Georgina Miles (Toronto Trek 16)
  • Fan Achievement (Other): Jason Taniguchi, one-man SF parody shows

Information

Site selection

Two site selection votes were held at Torcon 3.

Notable program participants

(in addition to guests of honor listed above)

Committee
  • Chair: Peter Jarvis
  • Vice-chair: Ken Smookler

Division heads
  • Programming: Terry Fong
  • Finance/Legal: Larry Hancock, Ken Smookler
  • Facilities: Murray Moore
  • Operations: Robbie Bourget
  • Events: Kathryn Grimbly-Bethke
  • Exhibits: Elaine Brennan
  • Communications: Michelle Boyce
  • Administration: Kent Bloom
  • Member Services: Lance Sibley

Board of directors
  • President: Ken Smookler
  • Directors: Peter Jarvis, Larry Hancock, Murray Moore, Jody Dix, Linda Ross-Mansfield, Hope Leibowitz

Bid
  • Bid Chair: Larry Hancock

See also

References
  1. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  2. 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.
  3. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  4. "2003 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  5. Lee, Cynthia (August 31, 2003). "GTA writer wins sci-fi prize". Toronto Star. p. A.02. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
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