Benedict Jablonski, aka Ben Jason, was a longtime science fiction fan and booster who co_designed the Hugo Award based on a rocket-shaped hood ornament from an Oldsmobile 88. He was also chairman of the 1966 World Science Fiction Convention in Cleveland, Ohio at which Gene Roddenberry previewed the two_hour pilot of his new series, "Star Trek," for SF fans.
Once Retro Hugos for a given year are awarded, no further awards for that year are permitted.
The Hugo Award itself was co-designed by longtime SF fan and booster BenedictJablonski who based the trophy on a rocket-shaped hood ornament from an Oldsmobile 88.
The first World Science Fiction Convention was held in New York City in 1939.
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