Announcements from the Norwescon Special Events department.
The judges of the 2025 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 2024 that comprise the final ballot for the award.
Lots of news this month! Our $95 membership rate is extended through Jan. 15, hotel rooms are filling but still available, the Wrinters Workshop is accepting submissions, meet our Science Guest of Honor Tracy Drain, we’re supporting Page Ahead, Lazer Tag and Nerf are back, club table and meetup applications are open, the single pattern contest patterns are posted, masquerade registration is open, The Shire is returning, Dragonflight is hosting our gaming, and calls for help with our digital archives and website accessibility!
Our holiday membership special ends today, the Norwescon Shire will be returning, the Little Free Library is looking for more books, our membership rate increases with the new year, masquerade registration is now open, and we’re looking for input regarding the accessibility of our website.
The NWC47 Executive Team, our Volunteer Picnic and Camping Trip are coming up, we’re looking for panelists and panel ideas, we’ve started onboarding volunteers, submissions for the Speculative Film Festival are open, our registration price increases August 1, where to find us on social media, the Little Free Library is accepting donations, and the NWC46 budget report.
The Norwescon Speculative Film Fest is proud to announce our 2024 winners.
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).
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Our newest guests of honor, Dr. Raychelle Burks and Kate Alice Marshall; hotel rollaway beds and allergy-friendly DoubleTree cookies; introducing the Norwescon Shire; soliciting ideas for panels, meetups, and more; exhibitor applications are open; and register before the price goes up!
Get your memberships before the price increases, club table and art show applications are open, lots of volunteer positions are open, dances are back along with a variety show, and hotel suites may now be requested.
We have many fun volunteer and staff positions available in Special Events!
Norwescon is once again hosting the Speculative Film Fest, and we are looking for some new judges.
Norwescon’s Speculative Film Fest is back for another year. The festival is a great way to show your science fiction, fantasy, or horror short films to the Norwescon membership. Submissions open on July 15.
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