The 40th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon IV, was held on 2–6 September 1982 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Other notable attendees included Muppets creator Jim Henson and actor Jeff Pomerantz.
Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.
[2][3] Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee.
[4] At Chicon IV, the Hugo Awards were made of a lucite rocket on a wooden base.