Sir Julius Vogel Awards for best New Zealand science fiction books awarded for 2020.

The 2020 Sir Julius Vogel Awards have been presented at CoNZealand, the 78th World Science Fiction Convention – these highlight excellence by New Zealanders, both amateur and professional, in the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres.

They are usually presented at New Zealand’s National Science Fiction Convention which this year, is hosted as part of CoNZealand.

SFFANZ president John Toon said, “It’s always a pleasure and an honour to showcase some of the best contemporary New Zealand science fiction and fantasy, and especially so this year, with the eyes of international fandom on us. On behalf of SFFANZ, hearty congratulations to all this year’s Sir Julius Vogel Award winners and nominees.”

Best Novel – Adult
The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach (Little Hook Press).

Best Novel – Young Adult
The Clockill and the Thief by Gareth Ward (Walker Books Australia).

Best Short Story
“A Shriek Across The Sky” by Casey Lucas (Sponge Magazine).

Best Novella/Novelette
From A Shadow Grave by Andi C. Buchanan (Paper Road Press).

Best Collected Work
Year’s Best Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction and Fantasy, Vol 1 Edited by Marie Hodgkinson (Paper Road Press)

Best Professional Artwork
Vivienne To – Cover of Dragon Pearl, by Yoon Ha Lee (Rick Riordan Presents)

Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form
Dr Who: The Elysian Blade, David Bishop

Best Professional Publication
Swords: The Webcomic, Matthew Wills

Fan Awards Section

Best Fan Production /Publication
Plant Life, Laya Rose

Best Fan Writing
“Sitrep”, Alex Lindsay

Best Fan Artwork
Deet, Laya Rose

Best New Talent
Sascha Stronach

Services to Fandom
Grace Bridges

Services to Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
Melanie Harding-Shaw.