At the Opening Ceremonies Thursday at 6PM in the Marriott Imperial Ballroom, Senior Director Regina Kirby had to stand in for our Literary Guest of Honor Nancy Kress after she was unable to make it on time from Seattle. As a way to get to know all our guests of honor, they supplied two truths and lie. However, Kirby was… Read more →
For 2024, Dragon Con’s Official Charity is the Arthritis Foundation, which leads the fight to conquer arthritis, affecting nearly 60 million men, women, and children in the United States. It was founded in 1948 with a goal to attack the challenges of arthritis through a national program to fund medical research and provide better support to patients. For over 75… Read more →
A Dragon Con tradition continues: the Robert A. Heinlein “Pay It Forward” Blood Drive! This is the 21st anniversary of the blood drive, founded by Dr. Alan R. Koslow in 2003. Come open a vein and maybe save a life! All donors and volunteers will get a t-shirt and special badge ribbon. And if you like pins, you have the… Read more →
Most Inspirational: Carol Williams, Phoenix Rising from the Ashes Best in Horror: Charlie Blood, Jibaro, Love, Death + Robots Best Inside Joke: Michele Capamaggio, Meghan Letchworth, Marie Schiavone, Joe Schiavone, Sarah Schafer, Morgan Skye, and Mike Crampton, DragonConTV Dragon and Yip Yips Best in Anime: Patrick Wallace, Howl, Howl’s Moving Castle Best Mashup: Brian K. Johnson, Mando Maar Vin Novice:… Read more →
Best Science Fiction Novel: The Icarus Plot by Timothy Zahn Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal): The Witch King by Martha Wells Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel: The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik Best Alternate History Novel: Lost In Time by A.G. Riddle Best Horror Novel: A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher Best Illustrative Cover: Tower of Silence by Kurt Miller Best Comic… Read more →
1st place (Number One): Brandon Partrick 2nd place (The Thomas): Sem Holloway
Best Master: Jennifer Schottstaedt as Corpse Bride from Corpse Bride Runner Up Master: Remy Domino as Deku from My Hero Academia Best Journeyman: Anna Moore as Archon Venti from Genshin Impact Runner Up Journeyman: Ana Rust, Amy Rust, and Trygue Miller as Lady Kushana, Nausicaa, and Kurotowa from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Best Novice: NeuroNerdGirl as Utena… Read more →
Youth: Artemis Davis Novice: Robin Jungbluth Journeyman: Caroline Jones Professional: Nicole Wilcox Best Use of Materials: Jennifer Schottstaedt Best Makeup: Britney Kelly Best Prop: Alana Haywood Best In Show: Alya Ocasio
