Balticon

[1] BSFS presents the Compton Crook Award[2][3] given for the best first novel in the Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror genre, during Balticon.

BSFS sponsors this short story writing contest for Maryland residents or school attendees between the ages of 14 and 18, in the Fantasy or Science Fiction genres.

Beginning in 2013, the Baltimore Science Fiction Society began presenting the Robert A. Heinlein Award at Balticon Opening Ceremonies.

BSFS is the sponsoring organization for the award, which was started in 2003 by Yoji Kondo, and is 50% funded by The Heinlein Society.

The recipient is selected by a panel of judges originally chosen from among Robert Heinlein's fellow SF writers.

The Masquerade[3] is usually held on Saturday night, and awards are given for various categories in Costuming, including creativity, construction and presentation.

After several years, BSFS rented hotel space and invited an author to speak, as a guest of honor, at its election events.