60th World Science Fiction Convention

The 60th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConJose, was held on 29 August–2 September 2002 at the McEnery Convention Center, the Fairmont San Jose, and the Hilton San Jose & Towers in San Jose, California, United States.

The convention was co-chaired by Tom Whitmore and Kevin Standlee and organized under the auspices of San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions.

Guests of Honor

 * Vernor Vinge (writer)
 * David Cherry (artist)
 * Jan and Bjo Trimble (fans)
 * Ferdinand Feghoot (imaginary)
 * Tad Williams (toastmaster)

Special appearance
Patrick Stewart made a special appearance at ConJose. He talked about upcoming films Star Trek Nemesis and X-Men 2, as well as his experiences on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

2002 Hugo Awards

 * Best Novel: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
 * Best Novella: "Fast Times at Fairmont High" by Vernor Vinge (The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge)
 * Best Novelette: "Hell Is the Absence of God" by Ted Chiang (Starlight 3)
 * Best Short Story: "The Dog Said Bow-Wow" by Michael Swanwick (Asimov's 10-11/01)
 * Best Related Book: The Art of Chesley Bonestell by Ron Miller & Frederick C. Durant III, with Melvin H. Schuetz
 * Best Dramatic Presentation: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
 * Best Professional Editor: Ellen Datlow
 * Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
 * Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
 * Best Fanzine: Ansible, edited by Dave Langford
 * Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
 * Best Fan Artist: Teddy Harvia
 * Best Website: Locus Online, Mark R. Kelly editor/webmaster

Other awards

 * John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Jo Walton

Future site selection
Glasgow won the vote for the 65th World Science Fiction Convention to be held in 2005, as the only bid that filed.

Co-chairs

 * Tom Whitmore
 * Kevin Standlee
 * Vice Chair/Controller: Cindy Scott
 * Vice Chair/Deliverables Manager: Craige Howlett

Division heads

 * Events: John Blaker
 * Exhibits: Larry Smith
 * Facilities: David Gallaher, Nancy Cobb
 * Fairy Godfather: David W. Clark
 * Hospitality: Geri Sullivan
 * Member Services: Elaine Brennan
 * Programming: Kathryn Daugherty
 * Publications: Bob Daverin, Brenda Daverin
 * Support Services: Tony Cratz

Bid

 * Kevin Standlee, bid chair

The "Coup"
In late 2001 and early 2002, some members of the SFSFC board expressed dissatisfaction about the progress made to date by convention management. It was proposed that the board remove Tom Whitmore as convention chair. The board decided to compromise by naming Tom Whitmore and Kevin Standlee as co-chairs of the convention.