A Mile Closer to the Stars
Denvention 3
The 66th World Science Fiction Convention
P.O. Box 1349
Denver, CO 80201
hugodesign@denvention.org
http://www.fanac.org/Denvention3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The World Science Fiction Convention has been giving out awards for achievement in science fiction since 1953. Categories come and go, changing with the tastes and interests of fandom, but the basic design of the Hugo Award itself remains constant: A silver cigar-shaped rocket is the focal point of the award, the unchanging work of art and science that instantly identifies the trophy as a Hugo.
The one thing that does change every year is the base of the Hugo award. Next year's Worldcon committee will choose a base to complement the award. Photos of past Hugo Awards are online at: TheHugoAwards.
For the last few years, Worldcons have held an open competition for the design of its Hugo bases. Denvention 3 is continuing that policy and solicits artists and designers to design a base worthy of the Hugo Award. The design should also reflect the convention's theme, "One Mile Closer to the Stars." The design may incorporate an aspect relating to the Denver region or Colorado.
The winning designer will receive a full 5-day membership in Denvention 3 and the opportunity to introduce their base design during the Hugo Ceremony.
The base must be of wood, metal, lucite, or any other material which has a fixed form. Do not use materials which will change form when aged, heated, cooled, or that are fragile.
The silver Hugo rocket must be an integral part of the design. We will supply rockets for the bases. Ease of attachment should be a design feature. Rockets are bolted to the bases from below the tailfins.
The specifications for the Hugo rocket are as follows:
The base must stand on a flat surface. Do not craft a hanging design.
Leave space for a plaque or plaques indicating convention, winner, and category of award in an easily readable font at 12 points.
Avoid designs that disintegrate in people's luggage, cannot be easily shipped, are excessively heavy, or that have bits that may fall off and need re-attaching. Bases should not resemble weapons to avoid possible problems with the TSA.
Anyone may enter. You must submit your design by midnight (MST) December 31, 2007 and the submission package must include:
Bases must cost $150 each or less to fabricate. The finished bases must arrive in Denver no later than June 15, 2008. You may submit proposals either electronically or via postal mail.
E-mail proposals to hugodesign@denvention.org. Include the information above and a JPG, TIFF or GIF image of your design. State in the body E-mail what type of graphic file you are attaching.
If you prefer, you may use US postal mail or international postal mail. Mail the information above and your sketch/drawing/sample base (or a disk or CD containing your sketch/drawing). Our physical address is:
Denvention 3
Attn: Mary Kay Kare, Hugo Base Design
PO Box 1349
Denver, CO 80201
In either case, include your name and contact information.
Denvention 3 regrets that competition entries cannot be returned.
The winning entry is not unveiled until the Hugo Ceremony. Strict confidentiality applies to the winner and the design until the Hugo Ceremony at Denvention.
Questions? Please write to hugodesign@denvention.org for clarification.
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