38th World Science Fiction Convention

The 38th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon Two, was held on 29 August–1 September 1980 at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

The chairman was Leslie Turek. The supporting organization was Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.

Participants
Attendance was approximately 5,850.

Guests of Honor

 * Damon Knight (pro)
 * Kate Wilhelm (pro)
 * Bruce Pelz (fan)
 * Robert Silverberg (toastmaster)

1980 Hugo Awards

 * Best Novel: The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke
 * Best Novella: "Enemy Mine" by Barry B. Longyear
 * Best Novelette: "Sandkings" by George R. R. Martin
 * Best Short Story: "The Way of Cross and Dragon" by George R. R. Martin
 * Best Non-Fiction Book: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, edited by Peter Nicholls
 * Best Dramatic Presentation: Alien
 * Best Professional Editor: George H. Scithers
 * Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
 * Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
 * Best Fan Writer: Bob Shaw
 * Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland

Other awards

 * John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Barry B. Longyear
 * Gandalf Grand Master Award: Ray Bradbury