Seattle Worldcon 2025 is currently accepting information from artists interested in designing the 2025 Hugo Base. Have an idea that builds yesterday’s future for everyone?
If, after reading the information below, you are interested, please fill out the form (you will need to log into a Google account to access the form). Our Hugo Base Subcommittee will be reviewing submissions until November 15, 2024. After that point, we will contact you to either move forward with further discussions or with a heartfelt thanks for sharing your interest.
Our Hugo Base sub-committee will be reviewing submissions based on the following criteria:
- Ability to produce an initial order of 45 bases;
- Ability to possibly produce more bases upon request in the three months after our convention;
- Concept that fits with the theme of our Worldcon; and,
- Ability to have the initial order delivered to us by July 24, 2025.
The Hugo rocket and base specifications, with links to detailed information on the rockets’ dimensions and requirements for attachment to the base can be found at The Hugo Awards: Hugo Base Specifications webpage.
Other base requirements are:
- Copyrighted/trademarked elements should not be included (i.e. no Space Needle).
- Space must be left on the base for affixing a plaque.
- Base must be able to stand on a flat surface.
- Rockets will be bolted to the bases from below the tailfins. Hanging designs are not acceptable.
The rockets are 13″ tall, 2″ across from fin-tip to fin-tip at the base of the rocket, and are 3 lbs. 2 oz. in weight. We attach them to the base with a #5/16-18 Bolt machine screw thread.
Please remember that many winners will either be traveling with their award in their luggage or having it shipped home. Designs that are easily shipped will be appreciated.
We will be able pay approximately $245/Hugo base. This figure would encompass all materials needed for the base, production time, and delivery to us in Seattle.
If you would like inspiration from past year’s bases, you can browse the Hugo Awards Trophy Gallery.
Fill out this form (you will need to log into a Google account to access the form) to let us know you’re interested!