Norwescon 47 Guest of Honor Announcements
As announced during halftime of the Norwescon 46 masquerade, we are excited to reveal our first three guests of honor for Norwescon 47: Science Guest of Honor Tracy Drain, Special Guest of Honor Isis Asare, and Spotlight Publisher Paizo!
Congratulations to This Year’s Hugo Finalists!
Glasgow 2024 has just announced this year’s Hugo Award finalists, and as often happens, a number of them have connections to Norwescon!
2024 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Norwescon 46 in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2023 in the U.S.A. is THESE BURNING STARS by Bethany Jacobs (Orbit). Special citation was given to: THE MUSEUM OF HUMAN HISTORY by Rebekah Bergman (Tin House).
Guest of Honor Jim Butcher Update
Norwescon is sad to have to announce that our writer guest of honor, Jim Butcher, has contracted COVID-19 and will be unable to travel to Norwescon.
News from Norwescon March 2024 #3
Things to pack for Special Events, spotlighting Sunday panels, the masquerade entry deadline approaches, the ‘zine is looking for submissions, BritCon sponsored panels, and how to sign up for the Single Pattern Contest.
News from Norwescon March 2024 #2
Single day memberships will be available starting Monday March 18, the Guidebook app is live, volunteer needs, visit the Info Table, donate books to get a ribbon from the Little Free Library, donate items to support Young Black and Brilliant, and tips for getting around Norwescon 46!
Guidebook Mobile Schedule is Live
We are excited to announce the app for Norwescon 46, powered by Guidebook, is now available.
Philip K. Dick Award Judges Announced
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States in the 2024 award year have been announced.
News from Norwescon March 2024
Register before our membership rates increase, our schedule is live and we have some programming and special events highlights, follow our social media for artist and dealer sneak peeks, send your song requests to our DJs, and see how else you can socialize with us year round!
March ConCom Meeting
March’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, March 9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 46!
Special Events Update
Hello from Special Events! We’ve got fun things lined up for Norwescon 46. Speed friending! Charades! An Unconvention! Dances! Film Festival! Games! And more!
News from Norwescon February 2024
Soliciting donations to support the Young Black and Brilliant Book Club; we’re looking for volunteers for personnel, photography, and more; scheduled game sign-ups are open; and Art in Action is returning!
February ConCom Meeting
February’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, February 10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 46!
Last call for Norwescon Writers Workshop submissions!
Last call for Norwescon Writers Workshop submissions! A Norwescon 46 membership is required. NWW accepts sci-fi, fantasy, and horror short story or novel excerpts. The submission deadline is February 1.
2024 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2024 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the six nominated works published in 2023 that comprise the final ballot for the award.
January ConCom Meeting
January’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, January 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 46!
News from Norwescon January 2024
Happy New Year! Registration is now $100, Masquerade signups are open, introducing the Norwescon Shire for teens and tweens, the art show needs print shop volunteers, club table applications close soon, and our Little Free Library is looking for donations.
Congratulations Chesley Award Finalists
Our congratulations to this year’s Chesley Award finalists, including several Norwescon Guests of Honor!
News from Norwescon December 2023
Registration rates go up at the end of the year, club table applications are still open, scheduled game registration is open, the Single Pattern Contest pattern is announced, and explore or contribute to our historical archives!