Gary Farber was the de facto vice-chairman as well as director of operations during the convention.
Josef Nesvadba had been announced as the European guest of honor, but he could not get travel papers and so did not attend.
The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[1] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction.
Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.
[1][2] Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee.