• Source: 79th World Science Fiction Convention

The 79th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as DisCon III, was held on 15–19 December 2021 in Washington, D.C., United States.




Participants






= Guests of Honor

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artist John Harris
author Nancy Kress
fan Ben Yalow




= Special Guests

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Malka Older
Sheree Renée Thomas
Andrea Hairston




Awards



The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards, the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.
Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007, and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.




= 2021 Hugo Awards

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The winners were:

Best Novel: Network Effect, by Martha Wells
Best Novella: The Empress of Salt and Fortune, by Nghi Vo
Best Novelette: "Two Truths and a Lie", by Sarah Pinsker
Best Short Story: "Metal Like Blood in the Dark", by T. Kingfisher
Best Series: The Murderbot Diaries, by Martha Wells
Best Related Work: Beowulf: A New Translation, by Maria Dahvana Headley
Best Graphic Story: Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, written by Octavia E. Butler, adapted by Damian Duffy, illustrated by John Jennings
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: The Old Guard, written by Greg Rucka, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: The Good Place: "Whenever You’re Ready", written and directed by Michael Schur
Best Professional Editor, Long Form: Diana M. Pho
Best Professional Editor, Short Form: Ellen Datlow
Best Professional Artist: Rovina Cai
Best Semiprozine: FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction
Best Fanzine: nerds of a feather, flock together
Best Fancast: The Coode Street Podcast, presented by Jonathan Strahan and Gary K. Wolfe, produced by Jonathan Strahan
Best Fan Writer: Elsa Sjunneson
Best Fan Artist: Sara Felix
Best Video Game: Hades, publisher and developer Supergiant Games




= Other awards

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The winners were:

Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, by T. Kingfisher
Astounding Award for Best New Writer: Emily Tesh




Site selection


DC in 2021 was the only bid which officially filed to host the 79th World Science Fiction Convention, and its selection was confirmed by vote of the members of the 77th World Science Fiction Convention.




Notes


The convention was originally scheduled to take place 25–29 August, but was rescheduled to 15–19 December because of the COVID-19 pandemic.




See also


Hugo Award
Science fiction
Speculative fiction
World Science Fiction Society
Worldcon




References






External links


DisCon III official website
Worldcon official website
List of current Worldcon bids

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