October ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? October’s Norwescon 44 planning meeting will be held Saturday, October 16th, 2021.
Executive Team
Announcements from the Norwescon Executive Team.
September ConCom Recap
The first ConCom meeting is done, and was done virtually. Not as much fun as if it had been in-person, but the parking was much easier (and free!).
Norwescon Speculative Film Fest
Norwescon will host the Norwescon Speculative Film Fest on April 15–16, 2022. The festival showcases short films and micro short films (under three minutes) that intersect with the speculative fiction genre, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
News from Norwescon September 2021
Announcing Waypoint Norwescon: A Virtual Mini-Con November 6–7; Norwescon 44 COVID Policy; Norwescon Book Club; First Meeting for Norwescon 44 – This Saturday!; Help Wanted!; Norwescon Writers Workshop – Submission Deadline January 1, 2022
September ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? September’s Norwescon 44 planning meeting will be held Saturday, September 18th, 2021.
Norwescon 44 ConCom Schedule
Our convention committee (ConCom) meeting schedule has been set! This year’s meetings will be held virtually using Zoom until it is safe to hold in-person meetings again.
An Apology to Elwin Cotman
On behalf of the convention planning team, we apologize to Elwin Cotman for his experience at Norwescon 43.
News from Norwescon June 2021
We hope to see you in person next spring! But until then….it’s time to start planning real-world events again! Our Volunteer Picnic, camping trip, and book club meetups are all coming up. Stop by and say hi!
Congratulations to the 2021 Locus Award Finalists
Norwescon would like to extend our congratulations to all of this year’s Locus Award finalists, and particularly to those finalists we have welcomed to Norwescon over the years.
Congratulations to the 2021 Hugo Nominees
Norwescon would like to extend our congratulations to all of this year’s Hugo nominees, and particularly to those nominees we have welcomed to Norwescon over the years.
Masquerade Winners
This year’s virtual Masquerade only included five entries, but those entries deeply impressed our judges and were all acknowledged for their merits this year.
Single Pattern Contest Winners
Tonight we wish to recognize some outstanding features of each cape or cloak and then announce our Best In Show winner.
2021 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Norwescon 43, in (virtual) 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 ROAD OUT OF WINTER by Alison Stine (Mira). Special citation was given to THE BOOK OF KOLI by M. R. Carey (Orbit).
Live ASL Interpretation Coming to Norwescon 43
This year, Norwescon is proud to offer simultaneous American Sign Language interpretation for selected panels during the convention, featuring our guests of honor and the Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony.
The Norwescon 43 Virtual Space is Open!
The convention space is open! Come in, wander around, and start getting your bearings. Plus, download your NWC43 souvenir program book!
Norwescon 43 T-Shirts Now Available
We encourage you to stop by Ray’s store and pick up your semi-official Norwescon 43 shirts!
The Schedule is Live!
Start planning your virtual convention! The hard work of our programming and special events departments is online now.
News from Norwescon 43: March 19 2021
In this issue: The Program is Available! / Preview Wednesday / How to Attend Norwescon in Airmeet / Swag!
We Need Your Welcome Photos!
We would like your help to kick off Norwescon 43! Submit a photo or video that includes a distinctive feature in your neighborhood or local area while holding a ‘Welcome to Norwescon’ sign, or saying the words yourself.
March ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? March’s Norwescon 43 planning meeting will be held Saturday, March 13th, 2021.