13th World Science Fiction Convention

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Genre Science fiction Location(s) Cleveland, Ohio Inaugurated September 2–5, 1955		Venue Manger Hotel Country United States Attendance 380

The 13th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Clevention, was held on September 2–5, 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). Total attendance was approximately 380.

This was the first convention at which the Hugo Awards were established as an annual feature; the first awards had been given out two years before, at Philcon II in 1953.

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.

Best Novel: They'd Rather Be Right by Mark Clifton and Frank Riley

Best Novelette: "The Darfsteller" by Walter M. Miller, Jr.

Best Short Story: "Allamagoosa" by Eric Frank Russell

Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas

Best Professional Magazine: Astounding edited by John W. Campbell, Jr.

Best Fanzine: Fantasy Times edited by James V. Taurasi, Sr. and Ray Van Houten

References

13th World Science Fiction Convention Wikipedia

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