Artist Guest of Honor Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Eric Wilkerson will be unable to attend Norwescon 45 as the Artist Guest of Honor. We wish Eric well and hope to see him at a future Norwescon!
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January ConCom Meeting
January’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport to help plan Norwescon 45!
Norwescon 45 Announces COVID Policy
All members, staff, guests, and performers will be required to present proof of full vaccination at registration and wear a mask at all times while in convention space, except when eating and drinking in designated areas.
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.
December ConCom Meeting
December’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 45!
Membership Rates Go Up in 2023
Norwescon 45 memberships are $85 through the end of the year, but will go up to $100 on January 1, 2023.
News from Norwescon December 2022
We’d like your input as we plan our COVID protocols for NWC45, our book club’s selections for December and January, open volunteer positions, and room and suite reservation information from our hotel liaison.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have several open opportunities to volunteer with the Norwescon Convention Committee as we plan for Norwescon 45. Here are a few, and keep an eye on our Open Volunteer Positions page or come to one of our ConCom planning meetings to find more!
November ConCom Meeting
November’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 45!
October ConCom Meeting
October’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 45!
Come cosplay with the Seattle Thunderbirds!
Come to the Oct. 22 Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game dressed in your best cosplay and join other cosplaying hockey fans from Norwescon and other local groups for a night of great hockey, fun events, and awesome cosplay!
NWC45 Guests of Honor receive IGNYTE Awards
Congratulations to P. Djèlí Clark for his two IGNYTE award wins, and to Uncanny Magazine for their publication of another winner!
September ConCom Meeting
September’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to start planning Norwescon 45!
News from Norwescon September 2022
Two GOH announcements, panelist applications are open, panel idea solicitation, pre-registration early info, safety policy updates coming, and ConCom meeting info.
Announcing Spotlight Publisher Uncanny Magazine
Norwescon is excited to announce our Spotlight Publisher for Norwescon 45, 2022 Hugo Award winner Uncanny Magazine!
Announcing Writer Guest of Honor P. Djèlí Clark
Norwescon is excited to announce Norwescon 45 Writer Guest of Honor P. Djèlí Clark!
Norwescon 44 Post-Con COVID Report 3
This report updates our second report with information received since its publication. There is one new case reports and one other update. This is our final update to this report.
Norwescon 44 Safety Report
This year there was an incident that one of the parties has discussed on social media. For that reason, we have decided to provide a limited public disclosure of the results of our investigation and the actions we have taken.
Norwescon 44 Post-Con COVID Report 2
This report updates our initial report with information received since its publication. In addition to four new case reports, other updates are noted with a bold “Update:” tag.