Sir Julius Vogel Award

さー・じゅりあす・ヴぉーげるしょう

Annual award recognizing achievements in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror, and fandom.

SFFantasyHorrorFan activityDramatic presentationArtworkPublishing/production

Established: 1989
Organizer: SFFANZ (Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand)
Category: Genre Fiction
Selection Method: Open call
Target: Open
Frequency: 1 per year
Announcement Period: around June–August
Status: Active

Description

The Sir Julius Vogel Awards (Sir Julius Vogel Award, commonly known as Vogels) are annual awards that recognize achievements in science fiction, fantasy, horror works, and fan activities in New Zealand. Started in 1989 and reorganized in 2002 to the current name and structure (operated by SFFANZ). Awards are presented in multiple categories, including professional and fan divisions, with winners typically announced at the New Zealand National SF Convention. The awards recognise achievement in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror and fandom and are presented at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention.

Prize

Main Prize: Prestige of winning (trophy/recognition) and category-specific certification.

Selection

Selection Process

Stage	Judges	Pass Rate	Announcement
Nominations (call)	SFFANZ and convention committee solicit nominations (accepting recommendations from the public and members)	—	—
Shortlisting and final candidate selection	Selection committee or member voting (method varies by category)	—	—
Winner announcement	SFFANZ / Convention organizing committee	—	Winners announced at the New Zealand National SF Convention (usually around June–August)

Nominations (call)

Judges SFFANZ and convention committee solicit nominations (accepting recommendations from the public and members)

Shortlisting and final candidate selection

Judges Selection committee or member voting (method varies by category)

Winner announcement

Judges SFFANZ / Convention organizing committee

Announcement Winners announced at the New Zealand National SF Convention (usually around June–August)

Criteria

Related to New Zealand authors or works (in principle)
Genre characteristics of SF/fantasy/horror
Creativity, narrative structure, prose quality, and contribution to production/distribution
Category-specific criteria (novels, short stories, film, artwork, etc.)

Application Tips

Dos

Read the official entry requirements and category descriptions carefully
Follow the submission format (file format, word count, publication status)
If the entry is related to New Zealand, clearly indicate so
Adhere to deadlines and nomination periods, and provide accurate information

Don''ts

Do not submit after the deadline
Do not submit non-compliant entries (format issues, rights processing issues)
Do not enter the same work multiple times without permission
Do not submit unfinished or non-compliant works

From Judges

Emphasis on completion (revision and proofreading)
Evaluation of originality and story clarity
Understand genre expectations (SF/fantasy/horror) before entering

Related Awards

Aurealis Award
Ditmar Award
Australian/Vogel Literary Award
New Zealand fiction awards

Official Resources

http://sffanz.sf.org.nz/sjv/sjvAwards.shtml

Past Winners

Edition 35 (2023)

A. J. Lancaster Winner

Nikky Lee Winner

Marie Cardno Winner

A. J. Lancaster Winner

Melanie Harding-Shaw Winner

Emily Brill-Holland Winner

Rebecca Hawkes Winner

John Toon Winner

Edition 34 (2022)

Cassie Hart Winner

Lani Wendt Young Winner

Octavia Cade Winner

Melanie Harding-Shaw Winner

Marie Hodgkinson Winner

Laya Rose Winner

Tabatha Wood Winner

Edition 33 (2021)

Octavia Cade Winner

Chloe Gong Winner

A. J. Fitzwater Winner

Casey Lucas Winner

A. J. Fitzwater Winner

Laya Rose Winner

Casey Lucas Winner

Edition 32 (2020)

Sascha Stronach Winner

Gareth Ward Winner

Andi C. Buchanan Winner

Casey Lucas Winner

Marie Hodgkinson Winner

Vivienne To Winner

Matthew Wills Winner

David Bishop Winner

Edition 31 (2019)

Lee Murray Winner

Deryn Pittar Winner

M. Darusha Wehm Winner

A.C. Buchanan Winner

Grace Bridges Winner

Lee Murray Winner

Aaron Compton Winner

Laya Rose Winner

John Toon Winner

Jemaine Clement Winner

Jackie van Beek Winner

Edition 30 (2018)

Dan Rabarts & Lee Murray Winner

Gareth Ward Winner

Simon Petrie Winner

Sean Monaghan Winner

Grace Bridges Winner

Kate Strawbridge Winner

Mistlands（Layla Rose） Winner

The Changeover（映画） Winner

Edition 29 (2017)

Lee Murray Winner

Jean Gilbert & William Dresden Winner

Octavia Cade Winner

AJ Fitzwater Winner

Dan Rabarts & Lee Murray Winner

Emma Weakley Winner

This Giant Papier Mache Boulder is Actually Really Heavy（演出：Christian Nicholson） Winner

Eileen Mueller Winner

Lee Murray Achievement Award

Edition 28 (2016)

Jean Gilbert Winner

Eileen Mueller Winner

Octavia Cade Winner

Lee Murray Winner

Jean Gilbert & Chad Dick Winner

Casey Bailey Winner

Weta Workshop & Paul Tobin Winner

Jean Gilbert Winner

Marie Hodgkinson Achievement Award

Edition 27 (2015)

Paul Mannering Winner

Juliet Marillier Winner

Celine Murray Winner

Lee Murray Winner

Lost in the Museum（Phoenix Writer's Group） Winner

Geoff Popham Winner

Weta: 20 Years of Imagination on Screen（Clare Burgess & Brian Stubley） Winner

What We Do in the Shadows Winner

Edition 26 (2014)

Freya Robertson Winner

Juliet Marillier Winner

Lee Murray Winner

Juliet Marillier Winner

Dan Rabarts & Lee Murray Winner

Emma Weakley Winner

Craig Potton Winner

James Griffin Winner

Edition 25 (2013)

Lyn McConchie Winner

Sharman Horwood Winner

Frederik Brouneus Winner

Simon Petrie Winner

Lee Murray Winner

Matt Cowens & Debbie Cowens Winner

Les Petersen Winner

J. R. R. Tolkien Winner

Matt Cowens & Debbie Cowens Winner

Stephen Minchin Achievement Award

Edition 24 (2012)

Mary Victoria Winner

Lee Murray Winner

Dylan Horrocks Winner

Alicia Ponder Winner

Cassie Hart & Anna Caro Winner

Frank Victoria Winner

James Griffin Winner

K. D. Berry Winner

Ripley Patton Achievement Award

Edition 23 (2011)

Helen Lowe Winner

Lyn McConchie Winner

Paul Haines Winner

Anna Caro & Juliet Buchanan Winner

Frank Victoria Winner

Gavin Strawhan Winner

Kaitangata Twitch（パイロット） Winner

Paul Tobin Winner

Karen Healey Winner

Simon Litten Achievement Award

Edition 22 (2010)

Russell Kirkpatrick Winner

Brian Falkner Winner

Paul Haines Winner

Ripley Patton Winner

Grant Stone Winner

Mark Pirie & Tim Jones Winner

Serena Kearns Winner

Maurice Gough Gee Winner

Marie Hodgkinson Winner

Simon Petrie Winner

Anthony Phillip Mann Achievement Award

Edition 21 (2009)

Russell Kirkpatrick Winner

Helen Lowe Winner

Grant Stone Winner

Nalini Singh Winner

Elizabeth Knox Winner

Emma Weakley Winner

Kora Winner

Deputy Dan and The Mysterious Midnight Marauder Winner

Helen Lowe Winner

Edition 20 (2008)

Russell Kirkpatrick Excellence Award

Anna Mackenzie Excellence Award

Juliet Marillier Excellence Award

Kevin G. Maclean Excellence Award

Lucy Sussex Excellence Award

Nalini Singh Excellence Award

Paul Haines Excellence Award

Jonathan King Excellence Award

Buy Kiwi Made（広告キャンペーン） Excellence Award

Tracie McBride Excellence Award

Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine Achievement Award

Edition 19 (2007)

James Norcliffe Excellence Award

Peter Friend Excellence Award

Margaret Mahy Excellence Award

Douglas A. Van Belle Excellence Award

Edition 18 (2006)

Andre Norton Excellence Award

Lyn McConchie Excellence Award

Peter Friend Excellence Award

Margaret Mahy Achievement Award

Edition 17 (2005)

Lyn McConchie Excellence Award

Andre Norton Excellence Award

Kevin G. Maclean Excellence Award

Ken Catran Achievement Award

Edition 16 (2004)

Dale Elvy Excellence Award

Kevin G. Maclean Excellence Award

Peter Friend Excellence Award

Glynne Maclean Excellence Award

Sir Peter Robert Jackson Special Award

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy team Special Award

Edition 15 (2003)

Andre Norton Excellence Award

Lyn McConchie Excellence Award

John Baster Excellence Award

Mary Maclachlan Excellence Award

Wētā Workshop Achievement Award

Weta Digital Achievement Award

Edition 14 (2002)

Dale Elvy Excellence Award

Peter Friend Excellence Award

J. R. R. Tolkien Excellence Award

Dale Elvy Excellence Award

Sir Peter Jackson Achievement Award

Fran Walsh Achievement Award

Philippa Jane Boyens Achievement Award

Edition 13 (2001)

Jon Preddle Excellence Award

Phoenixine Excellence Award

Richard Manx Excellence Award

Paul Scoones Achievement Award

Edition 12 (2000)

No winner

Edition 11 (1999)

No winner

Edition 10 (1998)

No winner

Edition 9 (1997)

No winner

Edition 8 (1996)

Peter Friend Winner

Phoenixine Winner

Nicholas D. Kim Winner

Edition 7 (1995)

Peter Friend Winner

Li Cross Winner

Time Space Visualiser Winner

Warwick Gray Winner

The Best of Time Space Visualiser 21-26 Winner

Continuum（コンベンション委員会） Special Award

Edition 6 (1994)

Anne Marie Lloyd Winner

Chunder Winner

Mark Roach Winner

Trimmings from the Triffid's Beard Winner

Edition 5 (1993)

Jon Preddle Winner

Timestreams Winner

Time Space Visualiser Winner

Warwick Gray Winner

Lana Brown Special Award

Edition 4 (1992)

Alan Robson Winner

Phlogiston Winner

James Benson Winner

Mike Hanson Winner

James Dignan Winner

Alex Heatley Winner

Edition 3 (1991)

Alan Robson Winner

Phlogiston Winner

Dan McCarthy Winner

Alex Heatley Winner

Edition 2 (1990)

Alan Robson Winner

Lana Brown Winner

Cry Havoc Winner

Katra Winner

Peter Gainsford Winner

Lyn McConchie Winner

Edition 1 (1989)

Alan Robson Winner

Phlogiston Winner

Dan McCarthy Winner

Alex Heatley Winner