[2] Gregory de Danann was the Masquerade Director and the master of ceremonies was John Hertz.

[2] The judges were Tanglewyst de Holloway, Karen Schnaubelt, and Kathy Pepmiller for performance, and Jill Eastlake and Aurora Celeste for workmanship.

Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.

[7] The 74th World Science Fiction Convention, MidAmeriCon II, announced the winners of the 2016 Hugo Awards at a ceremony on the evening of Saturday, 20 August 2016.

The location was selected on 17 August 2014 by the members of the 72nd World Science Fiction Convention in London.