The 46th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Nolacon II, was held on 1–5 September 1988 at the Marriott, Sheraton, and International Hotels, and the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

The chairman was John H. Guidry.

Participants

Attendance was approximately 5,300.

Guests of honor

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. In 2021, the Nommo Awards began presenting at Worldcon.

1988 Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also

External links

Preceded by45th World Science Fiction Convention Conspiracy '87 in Brighton, UK (1987)List of Worldcons 46th World Science Fiction Convention Nolacon II in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (1988)Succeeded by47th World Science Fiction Convention Noreascon 3 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (1989)