The winners of the 2018 Sir Julius Vogel Awards have been announced. The awards recognize excellence in science fiction, fantasy and horror by New Zealanders.

The winners were decided by a vote of the members of SFFANZ, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand Inc., and of the national convention, Conclave 3, held March 30-April 2.

Best Novel

Hounds of the Underworld – Dan Rabarts and Lee Murray

Best Youth Novel

The Traitor and the Thief – Gareth Ward

Best Novella / Novelette

Matters Arising from the Identification of the Body – Simon Petrie

Best Short Story

“Crimson Birds of Small Miracles” – Sean Monaghan

Best Collected Work

Mariah’s Prologues – Grace Bridges

Best Professional Artwork

Cover for “Teleport” – Kate Strawbridge

Best Professional Production/Publication

Mistlands – Laya Rose

Best Dramatic Presentation

The Changeover – Stuart McKenzie, Miranda Harcourt, Emma Slade

Best Fan Artwork

John Toon

Best Fan Production/ Publication

Lexicon convention booklet – Darusha Wehm

Best Fan Writing

Jo Toon

Best New Talent

Gareth Ward

Services To Science Fiction, Fantasy And Horror

Darian Smith

Services To Fandom

Jan Butterworth