25th World Science Fiction Convention

NyCon 3, the 25th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	Statler Hilton Hotel
Location(s)	New York City
Country	United States
Inaugurated	August 31-September 4, 1967
Attendance	1,500
Filing status	non-profit

The 25th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon 3 or Nycon 3, was held August 31-September 4, 1967, at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York, New York, United States.

The chairmen were Ted White and Dave Van Arnam. The guests of honor were Lester del Rey (pro) and Bob Tucker (fan). The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was approximately 1,500.^[1]

Awards

The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.^[2]

Hugo Awards

Best Novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein
Best Novelette: "The Last Castle" by Jack Vance
Best Short Story: "Neutron Star" by Larry Niven
Best Professional Artist: Jack Gaughan
Best Dramatic Presentation: "The Menagerie" (Star Trek)
Best Professional Magazine: if
Best Fanzine: Niekas edited by Ed Meskys and Felice Rolfe
Best Fan Artist: Jack Gaughan
Best Fan Writer: Alexei Panshin

Other awards

Special Award: CBS Television for 21st Century

References

↑ Lynch, Richard (March 29, 1996). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2011.

External links

Preceded by 24th World Science Fiction Convention Tricon in Cleveland, United States (1966)	List of Worldcons 25th World Science Fiction Convention in New York, United States (1967)	Succeeded by 26th World Science Fiction Convention Baycon in Oakland, United States (1968)

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