Sir Julius Vogel Award
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The Sir Julius Vogel Awards are awarded each year at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention
to recognise achievement in New Zealand
science fiction
, fantasy
, horror
, and science fiction fandom
. They are commonly referred to as the Vogels.
, a prominent New Zealand journalist and politician, who became Prime Minister of New Zealand
in the 1870s. He also, in 1889, wrote what is widely (though erroneously) regarded as New Zealand's first science fiction novel, Anno Domini 2000 - A Woman's Destiny
. The book — written and published in Great Britain after Vogel had moved from New Zealand — pictured a New Zealand in the year 2000 where most positions of authority were held by women - at the time of writing, a radical proposition. In 2000, New Zealand's Head of State, Governor General, Prime Minister, Chief Justice and Attorney General were all women, as was the CEO of one of the country's largest companies, Telecom
.
which nominally ran the awards from 1993. In the early 1990s the awards were briefly known as the Edmund Bayne Awards, after a well-known Wellington fan who had been killed in a road accident, but this name was never formalised.
In 2002 the awards were revamped and reorganised, and since that time have been aimed more at the professional science fiction and fantasy community. The current name also dates to 2002. These changes accompanied a change in the organisation of the awards, which are now formally run by national organisation SFFANZ (the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand).
Categories change to some extent on an annual basis, but generally include professional awards for best novel, short story, dramatic presentation, and services to science fiction, as well as equivalent fan awards. Due to the size of New Zealand's science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction communities, the awards cover all three of these frequently intertwined genres and attempt to treat each equally.
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997-2000 (details unknown)
2001
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New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention
The New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention is a volunteer-run science fiction convention that is scheduled annually, and usually takes place either at Easter or at Queen's Birthday weekend...
to recognise achievement in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
, horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
, and science fiction fandom
Science fiction fandom
Science fiction fandom or SF fandom is a community or "fandom" of people actively interested in science fiction and fantasy and in contact with one another based upon that interest...
. They are commonly referred to as the Vogels.
Name
The awards are named for Sir Julius VogelJulius Vogel
Sir Julius Vogel, KCMG was the eighth Premier of New Zealand. His administration is best remembered for the issuing of bonds to fund railway construction and other public works...
, a prominent New Zealand journalist and politician, who became Prime Minister of New Zealand
Prime Minister of New Zealand
The Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealand's head of government consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the Parliament of New Zealand...
in the 1870s. He also, in 1889, wrote what is widely (though erroneously) regarded as New Zealand's first science fiction novel, Anno Domini 2000 - A Woman's Destiny
Anno Domini 2000 - A Woman's Destiny
Anno Domini 2000 – A Woman's Destiny is usually regarded as New Zealand's first science fiction novel. It was written by former Prime Minister of New Zealand Sir Julius Vogel...
. The book — written and published in Great Britain after Vogel had moved from New Zealand — pictured a New Zealand in the year 2000 where most positions of authority were held by women - at the time of writing, a radical proposition. In 2000, New Zealand's Head of State, Governor General, Prime Minister, Chief Justice and Attorney General were all women, as was the CEO of one of the country's largest companies, Telecom
Telecom New Zealand
Telecom New Zealand is a New Zealand-wide communications service provider , providing fixed line telephone services, a mobile network, an internet service provider , a major ICT provider to NZ businesses , and a wholesale network infrastructure provider to other NZ CSPs...
.
History
National awards have been presented annually since 1989, but were initially simply known as the New Zealand Science Fiction Fan Awards, and were originally aimed primarily at fandom rather than at professional science fiction. In these early years the awards were organised on an ad-hoc basis by the organising committees of the national conventions, though with the support of the former national fan organisation, the National Association for Science FictionNational Association for Science Fiction
The National Association for Science Fiction , New Zealand's first national science fiction club, was formed in 1976 by Wellington resident Frank Macskasy...
which nominally ran the awards from 1993. In the early 1990s the awards were briefly known as the Edmund Bayne Awards, after a well-known Wellington fan who had been killed in a road accident, but this name was never formalised.
In 2002 the awards were revamped and reorganised, and since that time have been aimed more at the professional science fiction and fantasy community. The current name also dates to 2002. These changes accompanied a change in the organisation of the awards, which are now formally run by national organisation SFFANZ (the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand).
Categories change to some extent on an annual basis, but generally include professional awards for best novel, short story, dramatic presentation, and services to science fiction, as well as equivalent fan awards. Due to the size of New Zealand's science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction communities, the awards cover all three of these frequently intertwined genres and attempt to treat each equally.
New Zealand science fiction fan award winners 1989-2001
1989- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Best fanzine: Phlogiston
- Best fan art: Dan McCarthy
- Best fan editor: Alex Heatley
- Numerous other one-off awards were made in these debut awards
1990
- Best fan writing (general): Alan Robson
- Best fan writing (media): Lana Brown
- Best fanzine: Cry Havoc
- Best media fanzine: Katra
- Best fan art: Peter Gainsford
- Best fan editor: Lyn McConchieLyn McConchieLyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry and opinion pieces and reviews. She lives in a small village in Southern Hawke's Bay...
1991
- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Best fanzine: Phlogiston
- Best fan art: Dan McCarthy
- Best fan editor: Alex Heatley
1992
- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Best fanzine: Phlogiston
- Best fan art (tie): James Benson and Mike Hanson
- Best fan editor (tie): James Dignan and Alex Heatley
1993
- Best fan writing: Jon Preddle
- Best general fanzine: Timestreams
- Best club fanzine: Time Space Visualiser
- Best fan art: Warwick Gray
- Special achievement: Lana Brown
1994
- Best fan writing: Anne Marie Lloyd
- Best fanzine: Chunder
- Best fan art: Mark Roach
- Best other publication: Trimmings from the Triffid's Beard
1995
- Best fan writing: Peter Friend and Li Cross (co-authors)
- Best fanzine: Time Space Visualiser
- Best fan art: Warwick Gray
- Best other publication: The Best of Time Space Visualiser 21-26
- Special achievement: Continuum convention committee
1996
- Best fan writing: Peter Friend
- Best fanzine: Phoenixine
- Best fan art: Nick Kim
1997-2000 (details unknown)
2001
- Best fan writing: Jon Preddle
- Best fanzine: Phoenixine
- Best fan art: Richard Manx
- Services to fandom: Paul Scoones
Professional award winners since 2002
2002- Best novel: First Hunter by Dale Elvy
- Best short story: "The Good Earth" by Peter Friend
- Dramatic presentation - long form: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Best new talent: Dale Elvy
- Services to science fiction and fantasy: Peter JacksonPeter JacksonSir Peter Robert Jackson, KNZM is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his The Lord of the Rings film trilogy , adapted from the novel by J. R. R...
, Fran WalshFran WalshFrances "Fran" Walsh, Lady Jackson, MNZM is a screenwriter, film producer and occasional musician. She is the spouse of filmmaker Peter Jackson. They have two children: Billy and Katie....
, and Phillipa Boyens
2003
- Best novel: Beast Master’s Ark by Andre NortonAndre NortonAndre Alice Norton, née Alice Mary Norton was an American science fiction and fantasy author under the noms de plume Andre Norton, Andrew North and Allen Weston...
and Lyn McConchieLyn McConchieLyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry and opinion pieces and reviews. She lives in a small village in Southern Hawke's Bay... - Best art work: John Baster, Mary Maclachlan
- Services to science fiction and fantasy: Weta WorkshopWeta WorkshopWeta Workshop is a special effects and prop company based in Miramar, New Zealand, producing effects for television and film.Founded in 1987 by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger as RT Effects, Weta Workshop has produced creatures and makeup effects for the TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys...
, Weta DigitalWeta DigitalWeta Digital is a digital visual effects company based in Wellington, New Zealand. It was founded by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, and Jamie Selkirk in 1993 to produce the digital special effects for Heavenly Creatures. In 2007 Weta Digital’s Senior Visual Effects Supervisor, Joe Letteri, was...
2004
- Best novel: Dark Shinto by Dale Elvy
- Best short story (tie): "A Plea for Help" by Kevin G Maclean and "The Alchemist" by Peter Friend
- Best new talent: Glynne Maclean
- Special achievement award: Peter JacksonPeter JacksonSir Peter Robert Jackson, KNZM is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his The Lord of the Rings film trilogy , adapted from the novel by J. R. R...
and the team responsible for the Lord of the Rings film trilogyThe Lord of the Rings film trilogyThe Lord of the Rings is an epic film trilogy consisting of three fantasy adventure films based on the three-volume book of the same name by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are The Fellowship of the Ring , The Two Towers and The Return of the King .The films were directed by Peter...
2005
- Best novel: Beastmaster’s Circus by Lyn McConchieLyn McConchieLyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry and opinion pieces and reviews. She lives in a small village in Southern Hawke's Bay...
and Andre NortonAndre NortonAndre Alice Norton, née Alice Mary Norton was an American science fiction and fantasy author under the noms de plume Andre Norton, Andrew North and Allen Weston... - Best short story: "When Dragons Dream” by Kevin G Maclean
- Services to science fiction and fantasy: Ken CatranKen CatranKen Catran is a children's novelist and television screenwriter from New Zealand.Catran is the author of many teen novels, including Taken at the Flood, Voyage with Jason, Doomfire on Venus, Space Wolf, Jacko Moran:Sniper, Talking to Blue and its sequel Blue Murder...
2006
- Best novel: The Duke's Ballad by Andre NortonAndre NortonAndre Alice Norton, née Alice Mary Norton was an American science fiction and fantasy author under the noms de plume Andre Norton, Andrew North and Allen Weston...
and Lyn McConchieLyn McConchieLyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry and opinion pieces and reviews. She lives in a small village in Southern Hawke's Bay... - Best short story: "The Real Deal” by Peter Friend
- Services to science fiction and fantasy: Margaret MahyMargaret MahyMargaret Mahy ONZ is a well-known New Zealand author of children's and young adult books. While the plots of many of her books have strong supernatural elements, her writing concentrates on the themes of human relationships and growing up.Her books The Haunting and The Changeover: A Supernatural...
2007
- Best novel: The Assassin of Gleam by James Norcliffe
- Best short story: "Western Front, 1914” by Peter Friend
- Best dramatic presentation - long form: Maddigan's QuestMaddigan's QuestMaddigan's Quest was a fantasy-based television series set in a post-apocalyptic future. It was based on an original concept by Margaret Mahy and was developed for television by Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang...
- Best new talent: Douglas A. Van Belle
2008
- Best novel - adult: Path of Revenge by Russell KirkpatrickRussell KirkpatrickRussell Kirkpatrick is a geography lecturer and a novelist. He holds a PhD in geography from the University of Canterbury, and currently lectures at the University of Waikato in Hamilton...
- Best novel - young adult (tie): The Sea-wreck Stranger by Anna Mackenzie and Cybele's Secret by Juliet MarillierJuliet MarillierJuliet Marillier is a New Zealand-born writer of fantasy, especially historical fantasy. She currently lives in Western Australia. While Marillier writes mostly for adults, her recent books have included Cybele's Secret, a sequel to her novel for young adults Wildwood Dancing. Cybele's Secret won...
- Best short story (tie): "Fendraaken" by Kevin G. Maclean and "Mist and Murder" by Lucy SussexLucy SussexLucy Sussex is a fantasy and science fiction author, editor, academic and teacher currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.She is often associated with feminist science fiction.-Personal life:...
- Best novella/novelette: Beat of Temptation by Nalini Singh
- Best anthology: Doorways for the Dispossessed by Paul Haines
- Best dramatic presentation - long form: Black SheepBlack Sheep (2007 film)Black Sheep is a New Zealand made comedy horror film written and directed by Jonathan King. North American distribution rights were acquired by The Weinstein Company and IFC Films. The Weinstein Company released the film on DVD on 9 October 2007 under their Dimension Extreme brand through Genius...
- Best dramatic presentation - short form: "Buy Kiwi Made" advertising campaign
- Best new talent: Tracie McBride
- Services to science fiction and fantasy: Andromeda Spaceways Inflight MagazineAndromeda Spaceways Inflight MagazineAndromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine or ASIM is a fantasy and science fiction magazine and webzine published out of Glenn Innes, New South Wales, Australia. The publishers of ASIM describe it as "Australia's Pulpiest SF Magazine". The magazine is currently edited by Robbie Matthews and is...
Publishing Co-operative
2009
- Best novel - adult: Dark Heart by Russell KirkpatrickRussell KirkpatrickRussell Kirkpatrick is a geography lecturer and a novelist. He holds a PhD in geography from the University of Canterbury, and currently lectures at the University of Waikato in Hamilton...
- Best novel - young adult: Thornspell by Helen Lowe
- Best short story: "Under Waves and Over" by Grant StoneGrant StoneGrant Stone is a polymath,. He is a radio presenter on the radio station RTRFM of the Faster Than Light Radio Show, as well as being the main force in the Murdoch University library special collections of popular culture material. In 1996 he was the recipient of the Chandler Award for Australian...
- Best novella/novelette: "Stroke of Enticement" by Nalini Singh
- Best collected work: "The Invisible Road" by Elizabeth KnoxElizabeth KnoxElizabeth Fiona Knox, ONZM, is an award-winning New Zealand writer. She has authored eight novels, an autobiographical trilogy of novellas, a fantasy duet for young adults, and a collection of essays...
- Best dramatic presentation - short form: "Skankenstein" (music video)
- Best new talent: Helen Lowe
- Best professional publication: "Deputy Dan and The Mysterious Midnight Marauder" by Sally McLennan and Joel Liochon
- Best professional artwork: Emma Weakley, for cover artwork of "Newtons SleepNewtons SleepNewtons Sleep is an original novel by Daniel O'Mahony set in the Faction Paradox universe. .It is the first Faction Paradox novel to be published by Random Static, and was launched on the 12th of January 2008. Although taking place in a shared universe, it is a stand-alone work that does not...
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2010
- Best novel - adult: Beyond The Wall Of Time by Russell KirkpatrickRussell KirkpatrickRussell Kirkpatrick is a geography lecturer and a novelist. He holds a PhD in geography from the University of Canterbury, and currently lectures at the University of Waikato in Hamilton...
- Best novel - young adult: Brainjack by Brian Falkner
- Best short story (tie): "Corrigan's Exchange" by Ripley Patton and "The Living Dead Boy" by Grant StoneGrant StoneGrant Stone is a polymath,. He is a radio presenter on the radio station RTRFM of the Faster Than Light Radio Show, as well as being the main force in the Murdoch University library special collections of popular culture material. In 1996 he was the recipient of the Chandler Award for Australian...
- Best novella/novelette: "Wives" by Paul Haines
- Best collected work: "Voyagers: Science Fiction Poetry From New Zealand" by Mark PirieMark PirieMark Pirie is a New Zealand poet, writer, literary critic, anthologist, publisher, and editor. He is best known for his Generation X New Zealand anthology The NeXt Wave, which included an 8,000 word introduction , the literary journals JAAM and Broadsheet, a book cover photo series of tributes to...
and Tim JonesTim Jones (writer)Tim Jones is a New Zealand writer and poet.Born in Cleethorpes, near Grimsby, England, Jones moved to Southland, New Zealand at a young age. He was educated at the University of Otago in Dunedin, and has lived in Wellington since 1993....
(editors) - Best dramatic presentation - long form: "Under the Mountain" (dir. Jonathan KingJonathan King (film director)Jonathan King is a film director from New Zealand. He is the son of historian Michael King and brother of author Rachael King.- Biography :...
) - Best new talent: Simon PetrieSimon PetrieSimon Petrie is a speculative fiction writer based in Canberra, Australia. He is predominantly recognised as a writer in the science fiction and fantasy genres.In 2010, he won the Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best New Talent....
- Best professional production/publication: "Semaphore Magazine" by Marie Hodgkinson
- Best professional artwork: "The Test" by Serena Kearns
- Services to science fiction and fantasy: Phillip MannPhillip MannPhillip Mann is a British-born, science fiction author resident in New Zealand since 1969.He studied English and Drama at Manchester University and later in California before moving to New Zealand where he established the first Drama Studies position at a New Zealand University. Between 1968 and...
2011
- Best novel - adult (tie): The Heir Of Night by Helen Lowe and The Questing Road by Lyn McConchieLyn McConchieLyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry and opinion pieces and reviews. She lives in a small village in Southern Hawke's Bay...
- Best novel - young adult: Summer Of Dreaming by Lyn McConchieLyn McConchieLyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry and opinion pieces and reviews. She lives in a small village in Southern Hawke's Bay...
- Best novella/novelette: "A Tale Of The Interferers - Hunger For Forbidden Flesh" by Paul Haines
- Best short story: High Tide At Hot Water Beach by Paul Haines
- Best collected work: "A Foreign Country - New Zealand Speculative Fiction" by Anna Caro and Juliet Buchanan (editors)
- Best artwork: "Tymon's Flight" Cover by Frank Victoria
- Best dramatic presentation (tie): "This Is Not My LifeThis Is Not My LifeThis Is Not My Life is a 2010 New Zealand television mystery thriller which originally aired on Television New Zealand's TV ONE channel on Thursday nights....
" - Pilot Episode (Executive Producers: Gavin Strawhan, Rachel Lang, Steven O'Meagher, Tim White. Producer: Tim Sanders. Directors: Rob Sarkies, Peter SalmonPeter Salmon (Filmmaker)Peter Salmon was born 9 February 1976 in Auckland, New Zealand. He is a New Zealand based film and television writer/director.Salmon has directed many successful short films since graduating from film school in 1996....
. Associate Producer: Polly Fryer) and "Kaitangata Twitch" - Pilot Episode by Yvonne Mackay - Best new talent: Karen Healey
- Best production/publication: "White Cloud Worlds Anthology" by Paul Tobin (Ed)
Fan award winners since 2002
2002- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Best fanzine: Phoenixine
- Best fan art: Nick Kim
- Services to fandom: Norman Cates and the SFFANZ discussion group
2003
- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Best fanzine: Phoenixine
- Best fan art: Grant Preston
- Services to fandom: William Geradts and Adele Geradts
2004
- Best fanzine: Phoenixine
- Services to fandom: Laurie Fleming
2005
- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Best fanzine (tied): Phoenixine and Time Space Visualiser
- Services to fandom: Martin Kealey
2006
- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Best fanzine: Phoenixine
- Best fan production: King (short film)
- Services to fandom: Norman Cates
2007
- Best fan writing: Alan Robson
- Services to fandom: John and Lynelle Howell
2008
- Best fan writing: Ross Temple
- Best fan production: Renaldo, First Sheep on the Moon?
- Best fanzine: Phoenixine
- Services to fandom: Simon Litten
2009
- Best fan writing: "Disappointment" (article by Alex Lindsay)
- Best fan production: Chasing the Bard (podcast by Philippa BallantinePhilippa BallantinePhilippa Jane Ballantine is a contemporary New Zealand author of speculative fiction and an avid podcaster. She now lives in Manassas, Virginia.-History:...
) - Best fan publication: The Girl Who Asked for Wisdom and Other Stories by Catherine and Stephanie Pegg
- Services to fandom: Maree Pavletich
2010
- Best fan writing: "SJV Watch" and "SFFANZ Reviews" (articles by Simon Litten)
- Best fan production: Coals To Newcastle (short film by Yvonne Harrison)
- Best fan publication (tie): Phoenixine by John and Lynelle Howell (editors) and Time Space Visualiser by Adam McGechen (editor)
- Services to fandom: David Lee-Smith
2011
- Best fan writing: "Musings From Under The Mountain" and Novazine Contributions by Jacqui Smith
- Best fan production: Doctor Who (Podcast by Paul Mannering)
- Best fan publication: Novazine Jacqui Smith (editor)
- Best fan artwork: Cover For: "StarshipSofa 150" by Gino Moretto
- Services to fandom: Ross Temple
- Services To Science Fiction, Fantasy And Horror: Simon Litten