You are cordially invited to join the members of The Heinlein Society in cooperation with Cascadia Con, the 8th North American SF Con since 1975, for this year's presentation of the Heinlein Award for outstanding published works of science fiction and fact that inspire humanity's expansion into space.

Mr. Larry Niven and Dr. Jerry Pournelle have been chosen as the 2005 recipients for the body of their lifetime published works. The award will be presented at the Society's annual banquet, held at Cascadia Con, on Sunday, September 4, 2005. Mr. Niven and Dr. Pournelle will attend in person.

Join the members of the Heinlein Award board of judges, Greg Bear, Michael Flynn, Joe Haldeman, Yoji Kondo, Elizabeth Moon, Spider Robinson, Stanley Schmidt, Herb Gilliland and John Hill in this event honoring a great man's vision and a great lady's dedication to that cause. Mr. Greg Bear will be the Toastmaster.

Also featured at the evening's banquet will be presentation of the Golden Duck Awards and the Seiun Awards by their respective sponsors.

Reception begins at 6 pm sharp! No host bar. Formal attire encouraged, but not required. Black tie optional. Sunday, September 4, 2005. Dinner is served at 7 pm. Awards will commence at about 7:45 pm.

The Seattle Airport Hilton Hotel and Conference Center 17620 Pacific Highway South Seattle, Washington 98188 (one-quarter mile from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport)

Tickets are $45 (US) until August 28, 2005. Late reservations will be sold on-site at Cascadia Con, or at the door, but may be sold at a premium depending on available space.

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