Calling All Filmmakers
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.
Special Events
Announcements from the Norwescon Special Events department.
2023 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Norwescon 45 in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2022 in the U.S.A. is: THE EXTRACTIONIST by Kimberly Unger (Tachyon Publications). Special citation was given to: THE LEGACY OF MOLLY SOUTHBOURNE by Tade Thompson (Tordotcom)
News from Norwescon March 2023
Announcing Science GOH Greg Dubos, an update on our COVID policy for young children, youth programming, masquerade and game registration, dance schedule and song requests, the Speculative Film Festival, Guidebook, hotel reservation deadlines, charity fundraising proceeds going to SFWA, volunteer opportunities, and looking for books for the Little Free Library.
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 2023 award year are Nicky Drayden, Gordon Eklund, Christopher Rowe, Kali Wallace, and Lisa Yaszek.
2023 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2023 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 that comprise the final ballot for the award.
News from Norwescon November 2022
This month: Volunteer with us, open Programming positions, the Norwescon Writers Workshop is open, the Speculative Film Festival is looking for films, Dealers’ Room, Art Show, and Club Tables are accepting applications, Programming is looking for panel ideas, and this month’s book club selection.
2022 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Norwescon 44 in 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: DEAD SPACE by Kali Wallace (Berkley Books). Special citation was given to: THE ESCAPEMENT by Lavie Tidhar (Tachyon Publications).
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 2022 award year are…
2022 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2022 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.
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.
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).
Virtual Movie Nights at NWC43
We have chosen the films for our virtual movie nights at Norwescon 43!
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.
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.
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….
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
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 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.