Announcing Norwescon’s New Antiracisim Statement, Code of Conduct, and Harassment Policy
We are pleased to announced our new Code of Conduct, which has has expanded to include an antiracism statement, code of conduct, and harassment policy.
Executive Team
Announcements from the Norwescon Executive Team.
2021 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2021 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the six nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
Locus Awards are Going Virtual
This year’s events will be in the form of a virtual ceremony to be held June 27th.
2020 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Norwescon 43, in (virtual) SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2019 in the U.S.A. is SOONER OR LATER EVERYTHING FALLS INTO THE SEA: STORIES by Sarah Pinsker. Special citation was given to THE LITTLE ANIMALS by Sarah Tolmie (Aqueduct Press).
The 2020 Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony
Norwescon, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, invites you to join us online on Friday, April 10th at 7 p.m. PST for the presentation of the 2020 Philip K. Dick Award.
2020 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2020 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the six nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
The Norwescon Little Free Library Will Return!
The Norwescon 42 Little Free Library was a great success and will be back for 2020! We are looking for donations: books, magazines, comics, media … we distributed well over a thousand items last year and are anticipating even more demand.
Call for Pros and Panel Ideas
It takes a village to organize a world-class science fiction and fantasy convention and we depend on hundreds of people to make Norwescon go each year. Here are two ways you can get involved and contribute in these areas!
Norwescon 2019 Camping Trip
It’s the Norwescon Camping Trip! Come be nerds in the woods with members of our Norwescon community.
Norwescon Board Game Days!
With great excitement, Norwescon announces the unofficial start of Norwescon Board Game Days to run concurrently with International Tabletop Day 2019 at Fantasium Comics and Games in Federal Way. Please join us hanging out, playing games, and promoting Norwescon!
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 2019 award year are….
Norwescon 43 Election Results
Congratulations to our newly-elected officials for Norwescon 43!
2019 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Norwescon 42, in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2018 in the U.S.A. is: THEORY OF BASTARDS by Audrey Schulman (Europa Editions) Special citation was given to: 84K by Claire North (Orbit) The Philip … Read more
Don’t Panic! We Have Raffle Prizes!
Purchase a Nowescon raffle ticket for just $5 before the Masquerade on Saturday for a chance to win a Kindle with Don’t Panic carrying case, two towels, and an Amazon gift card so you can purchase Douglas Adams’s Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy!
Announcing the Play and Win Program
Norwescon is happy to announce that we will be hosting a Play & Win library with our friends at Double Exposure!
2019 Locus Awards Weekend
Locus Awards, June 28-30, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Attending memberships are $65 and include the awards banquet and all Locus events except the Writers Workshop, plus a free six-month digital subscription to Locus. Price increases May 1, 2019, so purchase tickets now!
Pre-Registration Closes April 3
Online preregistration for Norwescon 42 is scheduled to close on Wednesday, April 3rd. As of April 4th online preregistration will no longer be available and day pass/door rates will be published.
14th Annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival
The Museum of Pop Culture, in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival, presents the 14th annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival on March 9th, 2019.
2019 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2018 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
A Note On Our Anti-Harassment Policy
Norwescon’s Executive Team, and the convention as a whole, is committed to making our convention, monthly ConCom planning meetings, and all convention-associated activities safe for all who attend.