Torcon 3 was the 61st World Science Fiction Convention, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 28-September 1, 2003. The convention was held in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, as well as the Fairmont Royal York and Crowne Plaza (now the InterContinental Toronto Centre) hotels. Torcon 3 was also the site of the 2003 Canvention.
George R. R. Martin (pro)Frank Kelly Freas (artist), unable to attend due to illnessMike Glyer (fan)Spider Robinson (toastmaster)Robert Bloch (GoHst of honor)The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are given 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. This was the first time that the 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form' and 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form' awards were presented as separate categories.
Best Novel: Hominids by Robert J. SawyerBest Novella: Coraline by Neil GaimanBest Novelette: "Slow Life" by Michael SwanwickBest Short Story: "Falling Onto Mars" by Geoffrey A. LandisBest Related Book: Better to Have Loved: The Life of Judith Merril by Judith Merril and Emily Pohl-WearyBest Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersBest Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: "Conversations with Dead People", Buffy the Vampire SlayerBest Professional Editor: Gardner DozoisBest Professional Artist: Bob EggletonBest Semiprozine: LocusBest Fanzine: MimosaBest Fan Writer: David LangfordBest Fan Artist: Sue MasonBest New Writer: Wen SpencerBest Long-Form Work in English: Permanence by Karl SchroederBest Long-Form Work in French: Le Revenant de Fomalhaut by Jean-Louis TrudelBest Short-Form Work in English: "Ineluctable" by Robert J. SawyerBest Short-Form Work in French: "La Guerre sans temps", Sylvie BérardBest Work in English (Other): Be VERY Afraid! by Edo van BelkomArtistic Achievement: Mel VavaroutsosFan Achievement (Publication): Made in Canada Newsletter, Don Bassie, ed. [webzine]Fan Achievement (Organizational): Georgina Miles (Toronto Trek 16)Fan Achievement (Other): Jason Taniguchi, one-man SF parody showsTwo site selection votes were held at Torcon 3.
Los Angeles won the vote for the 64th World Science Fiction Convention in 2006.Seattle won the vote for the 8th North American Science Fiction Convention in 2005.(in addition to guests of honor listed above)
Chair: Peter JarvisVice-chair: Ken SmooklerProgramming: Terry FongFinance/Legal: Larry Hancock, Ken SmooklerFacilities: Murray MooreOperations: Robbie BourgetEvents: Kathryn Grimbly-BethkeExhibits: Elaine BrennanCommunications: Michelle BoyceAdministration: Kent BloomMember Services: Lance SibleyPresident: Ken SmooklerDirectors: Peter Jarvis, Larry Hancock, Murray Moore, Jody Dix, Linda Ross-Mansfield, Hope LeibowitzBid Chair: Larry Hancock 