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C ANADA’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE FICTION FILM AND TELEVISION
Welcome
The Constellation Awards are progressively making their mark on the Canadian science fiction media
calendar. Now in its seventh year, this relative newcomer to the awards circuit has established itself
as an upcoming player on the Canadian awards landscape. The Constellation Awards Ceremony
attracts fun celebrity presenters from across Canada and delivers an entertaining show.
Media interest in the Constellations has been growing. Previous nominees and winners have
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Constellations have also been featured on “InnerSPACE”, “Sunday Night with Steve and Liana
Kerzner” on Newstalk 1010 CFRB radio and on the Geek Hard podcast.
Mark your calendar! Nominees are announced in March. The Awards Ceremony will be held on June
22nd, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Toronto-Markham. Come check us out!
Thank you for your interest in The Constellation Awards, Canada’s only awards dedicated exclusively
to celebrating excellence in science fiction film and television.
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About the Constellation Awards
The Constellation Awards are Canada’s only awards dedicated exclusively to
celebrating excellence in science fiction film and television. The Constellation Awards
are presented annually to the actors, writers, producers, and technical teams behind
the best science fiction productions of the year. What distinguishes the Constellation
Awards from other similar awards is the fact that the Constellations are based on
nominations and votes received from the Canadian viewing public.
Canadian
As more of the international film and television
industry looks to Hollywood North as an
important venue for production, more and more
Canadian actors and producers have become
involved in popular science fiction movies and
series. Furthermore, Canada has become a
world leader in areas such as Visual Effects and
3D animation, cornerstones of science fiction
film and television production. To recognize
these Canadian accomplishments, one of the
goals of the Constellation Awards is to highlight
Canadian contributions to science fiction film and
television production. This is particularly reflected
by the inclusion of the Outstanding Canadian
Contribution to Science Fiction category, one of
nine awarded categories.
Viewer Selected
The Constellation Awards Trophy
Table of Contents
While awards selected by juries of industry
insiders and critics are an important honour, we Welcome........................................... 1
believe that it is also important for viewers and About the Constellation Awards......... 2
fans to have a way to directly honour the people Our History....................................... 3
behind their favourite series and films. And given
that fans of science fiction film and television are Nomination/Voting........................... 4
among the most passionate - with thousands of Promotional Timeline/Strategy......... 5
them gathering every year at conventions, expos,
Past Sponsors.................................... 6
and on online social networks dedicated to their
genre - it seems particularly appropriate that these Past Winners..................................... 7
passionate viewers be the ones who decide, by Contact Us......................................... 8
popular vote, the nominees and winners in all
categories of the Constellation Awards.
The Constellation Awards are produced by the TCON Promotional Society, a notfor-profit organization based in Toronto that has been organizing Science Fiction
conventions for over 20 years to raise money for various charities, including
Ronald McDonald House and Gilda’s Club. The staff of The Constellation Awards
are volunteers and do not get paid for their participation - 100% of any sponsorship
monies received go to the costs of the Award Trophies, promotional costs, and costs
involved in running the ceremonies.
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Our History
In 2007, the first Constellation Awards were held. Hosted by Canadian media personalities Ed the Sock
and Liana K., the awards featured wins for “V For Vendetta”, “Pan’s Labyrinth”, “Stargate SG-1”, “Battlestar
Galactica”, and multiple wins for “Doctor Who”, including Best Television Series of 2006.
In 2008, the ceremonies were hosted by actor/comedian Rick Green (“Red Green Show”, “History Bites”,
“Four On The Floor”). “Doctor Who” swept the TV categories, while “Transformers” picked up Best Film.
Tanya Huff, writer and creative consultant for the series “Blood Ties” won the award for Outstanding
Canadian Contribution to Science Fiction Film and Television.
In 2009, the host was actress Karen Cliche (“Flash Gordon”, “Saw VI”, “Mutant X”). The highlight of the
ceremonies was actor Michael Hogan (“Battlestar Galactica”) throwing actor David Hewlett (“Stargate
Atlantis”) from the stage on his way to accept the trophy for Best Male
Performance in a Television Episode. Other winners included “WALL-E”,
“Doctor Who”, and “Iron Man”.
Actor/comedian Gavin Stephens (“Comedy Inc.”, “Nerdgasm”) hosted
the 2010 ceremonies. Vancouver-based series “Supernatural” unseated
perennial winner “Doctor Who” in the Best Television Series category.
The film categories were split between the blockbusters “Star Trek” and
“Avatar”.
The 2011 ceremonies were hosted by Teddy Wilson and Ajay Fry
of InnerSPACE, who also picked up the award for Outstanding
Contribution to Canadian Science Fiction Film and Television. Jewel
Staite presented Best Male Performance in a Television Episode to
her friend and “Firefly” co-star, Adam Baldwin, for his work on “Chuck”.
“Inception” was a multiple winner in the film categories.
In 2012, actor Robin Dunne (“Sanctuary”) capped off his evening as
host with a win for Best Male Performance in a Television Episode.
Some of the presenters pose for
“Stargate Universe” swept all other award categories in which it was
photos after the 2008 ceremonies.
nominated. In the film categories, “Rise of the Planet of Apes” was a
multiple winner. The 2012 ceremonies also included a special tribute
and reunion for the stars of the classic Canadian series “The Starlost”,
with Gay Rowan and Robin Ward presenting Outstanding Canadian Contribution to Science Fiction Film
and Television.
The Seventh Annual Constellation Awards ceremonies will be held on June 22nd, 2013, at Holiday Inn Hotel
& Suites Toronto-Markham.
Actors David and Kate Hewlett
accept on behalf of the “Stargate”
franchise for “Outstanding Canadian
Contribution to Science Fiction Film
And Television in 2008”.
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Actor Michael Hogan
(“Battlestar Galactica”)
accepts his trophy for “Best
Male Performance in a 2008
Television Episode
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Nomination and Voting Procedures
Nomination Process:
The Constellation Awards accept nominations in any
and all categories during the nomination period. The
annual nomination process opens in early January and
closes in early March. There are no restrictions on who
may submit a nomination form, although failure to provide any required information may result in a submission
being rejected. There is no limit on the total number of
nominations an individual may submit per category, nor
do nominations need to be submitted in every category.
However, an individual may only nominate each work or
performance once per category.
Category List
Television Categories
1) Best Male Performance in a
Science Fiction Television Episode.
2) Best Female Performance in a
Science Fiction Television Episode.
With the exception of Outstanding Canadian Contribution to Science fiction Film or Television, nominees do
not need to be Canadian.
3) Best Science Fiction Television
Series.
To be eligible for nomination consideration, a work must
have a science fiction or fantastical element. Acceptable
genres include science fiction, fantasy, supernatural
horror, fairy tale or super hero.
Film / TV Movie / Mini-Series
Categories
Eligible works must have had their official Canadian release/airing between January 1st and December 31st
of the eligible year. More details about eligibility may be
found on our website: http://constellations.tcon.ca
Once nominations close, the submissions are tabulated
and the Constellation Awards Committee finalizes the
selection of nominees. The number of final nominees
per category may vary from year to year depending on
the nature of the nominations submitted, but will generally range from four to seven nominees per category.
Voting Process:
Voting is open to all Canadian citizens and permanent
residents. Voting ballots may be cast during the voting
period, which opens once the nominees are announced.
The annual voting period typically runs from mid March
until early June.
There is a $5 voting fee to help defray the costs of hosting the ceremonies.
Ballots may be rejected for non-payment, failure to provide required information or the selection of more than
one vote per category. However, votes do not need to
be cast in every category in order for the ballot to be
considered valid.
4) Best Male Performance in a
Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or
Mini-Series.
5) Best Female Performance in a
Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or
Mini-Series.
6) Best Science Fiction Film, TV
Movie, or Mini-Series.
Other Categories
7) Best Technical Accomplishment in
a Science Fiction Film or Television
Production.
8) Best OverallScienc e Fiction Film or
Television Script.
9) Outstanding Canadian Contribution
to Science Fiction Film or
Television.
Votes are tabulated by an independent third party, with
the tally scrutinized and verified by one or more members of the Constellation Awards Committee. Winners
are announced at the Constellation Award Ceremonies,
although prior notification of the results may be sent to
the winners or their representatives.
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Promotional Timeline / Strategy
Sponsors of the Constellation Awards will benefit from the exposure that is tied to our Promotional
Timeline and Ongoing Promotional Strategy. By sponsoring our event, your name/logo/advertisement
will be seen repeatedly as we promote our event.
TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:
January - Annual Awards Kickoff
• Website launch
• Opening of nomination process
• Email and Online announcements
March - Announcement of Nominees
• Press conference or other media event(s) announcing nominees and opening of public voting
process
• Other promotional events at various “fan venues” announcing nominees and opening of
public voting process
• Press release
• Media Kits distributed to all major outlets
Spring - Voting Process
• Email and Online announcements
• Distribution of Voting Ballots and promotional materials to events and stores across Canada
• Online voting via our promotional website
Awards Ceremonies
• Announcement of presenters on promotional website
• Press release announcing upcoming ceremonies
• List of Sponsors video shown during ceremonies
• Verbal and video acknowledgement of high-level sponsors
• Ceremonies guide distributed to all attendees at ceremonies
Post-Ceremonies
• Press Release announcing winners
• Email and online promotion of winners
• Promotional video of ceremonies distributed to media and sponsors
OTHER ONGOING PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITES:
• Promotional booth appearances at various conventions, expos, toy shows, and similar events
• Online social network promotions (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Celebrity Host announcement (timing TBD)
• Ongoing email updates to opt-in mailing list
• Progress report sent by postal mail to opt-in mailing list
• Promotional flyers distributed at various events and stores across Canada
• Ongoing public participation (public nomination and voting) will keep high traffic levels on our
promotional website through the year.
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Past Sponsors
The following groups, organizations and individuals have sponsored
The Constellation Awards.
Platinum Level Sponsors
(Promotional Partner)
Gold Level Sponsors
Lynda L. Ciaschini,
Barrister & Solicitor
Infinite Diversity International Corporation
operating as the USS Hudson Bay (IDIC)
Silver Level Sponsors
Derwin Mak
Ed the Sock and Liana K.
Bronze Level Sponsors
The 67th World Science Fiction
Convention
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Claudia Black
Stargate SG-1,
“Momento Mori”
Doctor Who
2) Best Female Performance in a Science
Fiction Television Episode
3) Best Science Fiction Television
Natalie Portman
V For Vendetta
Pan’s Labyrinth
5) Best Female Performance in a
Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or
Mini-Series
6) Best Science Fiction Film, TV Movie,
or Mini-Series
Battlestar Galactica, Visual
Effects (Zoic Studios)
Stargate SG-1, “200”
(Brad Wright & Robert C.
Cooper)
CBC Corporation
Co-Producer, Doctor Who
7) Best Technical Accomplishment in
a Science Fiction Film or Television
Production
8) Best Overall Science Fiction Film or
Television Script
9) Outstanding Canadian Contribution
to Science Fiction Film or
Television
Other Categories
Hugo Weaving
V For Vendetta
4) Best Male Performance in a
Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or
Mini-Series
Film/TV Movie/Mini-Series Categories
Series
David Tennant
Doctor Who, “The Girl in
The Fireplace”
1) Best Male Performance in a Science
Fiction Television Episode
Television Categories
2007
Tanya Huff
Writer/Creative Consultant,
Blood Ties
Supernatural, “What Is
& What Should Never Be”
(Raelle Tucker)
Transformers, Transformation
Effects (Industrial Light
& Magic)
Transformers
Emma Watson
Harry Potter & The Order Of
The Phoenix
Will Smith
I Am Legend
Doctor Who
Carey Mulligan
Doctor Who, “Blink”
David Tennant
Doctor Who, “Human Nature”/
“The Family of Blood”
2008
Brad Wright & Robert C.
Cooper
The Stargate Franchise
Doctor Who, “Silence in the
Library” (Steven Moffat)
WALL-E, Computer
Animation (Pixar Animation)
WALL-E
Claudia Black
Stargate: Continuum
Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man
Doctor Who
Catherine Tate
Doctor Who, “Turn Left”
Michael Hogan
Battlestar Galactica,
“Revelations”
2009
Past Winners
Bruce Greenwood
Actor, Star Trek
Teddy Wilson & Ajay Fry
Hosts, InnerSPACE
Inception
(Christopher Nolan)
Doctor Who, Music
(Murray Gold)
Inception
Chloe Grace Moretz
Kick-Ass
Johnny Depp
Alice in Wonderland
Stargate Universe
Anna Torv
Fringe, “Olivia”
Adam Baldwin
Chuck, “Chuck Versus
The Couch Lock”
2011
2012
Stargate Universe
Stargate Universe,
“Twin Destinies”
(Brad Wright)
Stargate Universe, Music
Joel Goldsmith
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Olivia Wilde
Cowboys & Aliens
Andy Serkis
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Stargate Universe
Ming-Na
Stargate Universe,
“Epilogue”
Robin Dunne
Sanctuary, “Fugue”
See our website for more details:
http://constellations.tcon.ca
Flash Forward, “No More
Good Days” (David S. Goyer
& Brannon Braga)
Avatar, Visual Effects
(Weta Digital)
Star Trek
Zoe Saldana
Avatar
Karl Urban
Star Trek
Supernatural
Lena Headey
Terminator: The Sarah Connor
Chronicles, “Some Must Watch,
While Some Must Sleep”
David Tennant
Doctor Who, “The Waters
of Mars”
2010
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Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in The Constellation Awards.
Contact us for more information about media coverage or accreditation:
email: [email protected]
mail: The Constellation Awards
41-55 Kelfield St., Toronto, ON, M9W 5A3
phone: Call Andrew Gurudata, Awards Chairman at 416-660-1528
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