2022 Sir Julius Vogel Awards
The 2022 Sir Julius Vogel Awards winners have been announced. The awards recognize excellence in science fiction, fantasy, or horror works created by New Zealanders and New Zealand residents.
The Sir Julius Vogel Awards are administered by SFFANZ, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand Inc.
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES
Best Novel
- Butcherbird, by Cassie Hart, Huia Publishers
Youth Novel
- Fire’s Caress, Lani Wendt Young, One Tree House
Novella/Novelette
- The Impossible Resurrection of Grief, by Octavia Cade, Stelliform Press
Short Story
- “Data Migration,” by Melanie Harding-Shaw, Strange Horizons, July 2021
Collected Work
- Year’s Best Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction & Fantasy Vol 3, edited by Marie Hodgkinson Paper Road Press
Best Artwork
- Cover of Foxhunt, created by Laya Rose
Best Production/Publication
- What You Need Right Now is a Nice Soothing Horror Story, by Tabatha Wood, The Spinoff
Best Dramatic Presentation
- Wellington Paranormal (series 3) — Jemaine Clement (director); Tim van Dammen (director); New Zealand Documentary Board (production company)
FAN CATEGORIES
Best Fan Artwork
[Tie]
- Deva, created by Michelle Kan
- Jinx, by Jules
Best Fan Production/Publication
- Phoenixine, edited by John and Jo Toon
Best Fan Writing
- Wormholes and Workers, by Andi C. Buchanan, Vector Magazine, issue 294, Autumn 2021
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best New Talent
- Graci Kim
Services to Fandom
- Michelle Kan
Professional Categories |
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| Best Novel | Butcherbird | Cassie Hart | Huia Publishers |
| Best Youth Novel | Fire’s Caress | Lani Wendt Young | One Tree House |
| Best Novella/Novelette | The Impossible Resurrection of Grief | Octavia Cade | Stelliform Press |
| Best Collected Work | Year’s Best Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction & Fantasy Vol 3 | Edited by Marie Hodgkinson | Paper Road Press |
| Best Short Story | “Data Migration” | Melanie Harding-Shaw | Strange Horizons, July 2021 |
| Best Artwork | Cover of Foxhunt | Laya Rose | |
| Best Dramatic Presentation | Wellington Paranormal (series 3) | ||
| Best Production/Publication | What You Need Right Now is a Nice Soothing Horror Story | Tabatha Wood | The Spinoff |
Fan Categories |
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| Best Fan Writing | Wormholes and Workers | Andi C. Buchanan | Vector Magazine, Issue 294 |
| Best Fan Artwork | Deva | Michelle Kan | https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-lJx_FICIBcqqcqDzK61Gh0gemEHVD-3?usp=sharing |
| Jinx | Jules | ||
| Best Fan Publication | Phoenixine | John and Jo Toon | Phoenix Science Fiction Society |
Special Awards |
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| Best New Talent | Graci Kim
Graci Kim is the bestselling author of The Last Fallen Star, book one in the Korean mythology-inspired middle grade fantasy series. Called a “sparkling yarn” by Entertainment Weekly, the Gifted Clans trilogy has been optioned by the Disney Channel for a live-action television series, and was named a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for “Best Middle Grade & Children’s Book”, an Amazon Editor’s pick for Best Book, an Indigo Best Book, and a Publisher’s Lunch Buzz Book. Her work deals with issues around belonging, identity, and finding one’s voice, with a particular emphasis on found families and unbreakable sibling relationships. Graci is also a contributing author of The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities short story collection, published by Rick Riordan Presents (Disney Hyperion), which became an instant New York Times bestseller. In a previous life, Graci was a diplomat for the New Zealand foreign service, a cooking show host, and once ran a business that turned children’s drawings into cuddly toys. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and daughter. You can find her sometimes on Twitter (@gracikim), more often on Instagram (@gracikimwrites), and always at her website (www.gracikim.com). |
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| Services to Fandom | Michelle Kan Michelle Kan is an outstanding member of the fan community here in Wellington, known for their stunning Chinese brush-style fanart of many beloved F&SF books, animations, and podcasts. They’re a prolific author in their own right, but where I think Michelle really shines is their years of volunteering at various events around Wellington as well as their work as a cosplay photographer and videographer. From their vibrant work at Wellington Cosplay Photo Fest to the New Zealand Games Festival and several years of Armageddons across the North Island, Michelle is a household name in fandom events and we as a fan community are so, so lucky to have them. |
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