Glasgow Worldcon Commits to Hugo Process TransparencyThe folks at the Glasgow Worldcon, which is this year’s Worldcon, have officially opened up the nomination process for this year’s Hugo Awards, and in the emailed press release announcing the opening of the process (mirrored on social media), it has tucked in this paragraph, with an important note at the end, which I am highlighting for emphasis:The Hugo Awards are fan-run, fan-given, and fan-supported. At that time we will also publish the reasons for any disqualifications of potential finalists, and any withdrawals of potential finalists from the ballot. Given that there was a decided lack of transparency at the previous Worldcon for the disqualification of several potential Hugo finalists, which has caused quite the fracas online and in fandom, this is a positive and necessary step on the part of the Glasgow Worldcon in order to restore confidence in the Hugo voting process. Also, and for the avoidance of doubt, I fully expect that Glasgow will run the Hugo voting in a manner that is above reproach. And with that said, if you can nominate in this year’s Hugo Awards, please do.

Source: The Guardian January 28, 2024 03:40 UTC