This report updates our second report with information received since its publication. There is one new case reports and one other update. This is our final update to this report.
GiveBIG for Norwescon
With your help, we would like to offer those who don’t have the financial capacity to join us. When you make your donation to Norwescon during GiveBIG, you are helping us defray the expenses of attending Norwescon for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, and Pacific Northwest people of limited means.
Norwescon 44 Safety Report
This year there was an incident that one of the parties has discussed on social media. For that reason, we have decided to provide a limited public disclosure of the results of our investigation and the actions we have taken.
Norwescon 44 Post-Con COVID Report 2
This report updates our initial report with information received since its publication. In addition to four new case reports, other updates are noted with a bold “Update:” tag.
Norwescon 44 Post-Con COVID Report 1
The Norwescon COVID safety team would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of you who helped us keep Norwescon 44 as safe as possible. All attending staff, members, pros, panelists, performers, artists, and dealers were vaccinated, and masking was followed well by everyone.
NWC44 T-Shirts and Merchandise
Better late than never — we have worked with this year’s Artist Guest of Honor Rob Carlos to produce our Norwescon 44 t-shirt!
NWC44 COVID Positive Report Form
Though we did our best to minimize the risk of COVID transmission at Norwescon 44, we recognize that 100% protection was unlikely. If you tested positive for COVID at or within two weeks following Norwescon 44, we ask that you let us know so that we can track potential transmission and notify members who may have been nearby. Thank you for helping us protect the Norwescon community!
Special NWC45 Pre-Registration Limited Offer
Pre-registration for Norwescon 45 (April 6-9, 2023) is now open — for a limited time only! For the next four days, through Wednesday, April 20, 2022, we are offering a special convention weekend $55 registration rate for next year.
Masquerade, Art Show, and Single Pattern Contest Winners
We at Norwescon would like to extend our congratulations to all the winners of our Masquerade, Art Show, and Single Pattern Contest, and to thank everyone who entered. You all do wonderful work, and we loved being able to see it in person again!
Speculative Film Festival Winners Announced
Norwescon’s Speculative Film Festival was held at Norwescon 44 over Thursday and Friday nights. The festival had a panel of 10 judges which watched over 100 films to select some of the best science fiction, fantasy, and horror short films from around the world.
Norwescon 44 Digital Program Book
While we only printed 100 physical copies of the program book this year for our archives and collectors, don’t worry! You don’t have to miss out — we’ve also created a digital version for you to download!
2022 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Norwescon 44 in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2020 in the U.S.A. is: DEAD SPACE by Kali Wallace (Berkley Books). Special citation was given to: THE ESCAPEMENT by Lavie Tidhar (Tachyon Publications).
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 2022 award year are…
Go Mobile with Norwescon on Guidebook
We use Guidebook to provide the best possible smartphone/tablet/mobile experience! Just download the official Guidebook app on your iOS or Android device, search for the Norwescon 44 guide, and you’ll be ready to go!
The NWC44 Schedule is Live!
The time has come — the Norwescon 44 schedule of panels and events is now live on the website! Just two weeks to go before we kick off this year!
Norwescon 44: The Stars of Home
We are thrilled to announce our guest of honor lineup for Norwescon 44, featuring esteemed professionals from right here in the Pacific Northwest! We welcome Cat Rambo, Rob Carlos, Fairwood Press, Connor Alexander, and Lydia K. Valentine as Guests of Honor.
In-Person to Virtual Membership Transfers
Do you have an in-person membership for Norwescon 44 you aren’t planning to use? We are looking for people who bought full memberships but don’t plan to attend in person.
In-Person Memberships are SOLD OUT
In-person memberships for Norwescon 44 are now sold out! If you didn’t get your in-person membership before we hit our 1,000 person cap, we invite you to get a free virtual membership!
Masquerade Registration is Now Open
Whether you’re attending Norwescon in-person or virtually, Masquerade registration is now open!
Norwescon Speculative Film Fest Lineup Announced
The Norwescon Speculative Film Fest is proud to announce the films which have been accepted for our 2022 festival.