13th World Science Fiction Convention

Clevention, the 13th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates2–5 September 1955
VenueManger Hotel
Location(s)Cleveland, Ohio
CountryUnited States
Attendance~380
Filing statusnon-profit

The 13th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Clevention, was held on 2–5 September 1955 at the Manger Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

The chairmen were Nick and Noreen Falasca. The guests of honor were Isaac Asimov (pro) and Sam Moskowitz (mystery GoH).

Participants

Attendance was approximately 380.

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]

1955 Hugo Awards

This convention was the second Worldcon to award the Hugos, and Hugo Awards have been a permanent fixture of the conventions since then.[4] The 11th was the first one, but the 12th did not award any awards.

The winners were:[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  4. ^ a b "1955 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
Preceded by List of Worldcons
13th World Science Fiction Convention
Clevention in Cleveland, Ohio, United States (1955) 		Succeeded by
14th World Science Fiction Convention
NYCon II in New York City, United States (1956)