The 2026 Specialty Awards
The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Specialty Awards. These will be presented on June 6th, 2026, during the […]
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Lifetime Achievement Award
THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented periodically to an individual whose work has substantially influenced the horror genre. While this award is often presented to […]
Read moreWinners & Nominees
[listmenu menu=”years”] The 2023 Bram Stoker Awards® Final Ballot Superior Achievement in an Anthology Aquilone, James – Shakespeare Unleashed (Crystal Lake Publishing, Monstrous Books) Golden, […]
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About The Bram Stoker Awards®
Each year, the Horror Writer’s Association presents the Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement, named in honor of Bram Stoker, author of the seminal horror […]
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Final Frame Grand Prize Winner
FINAL FRAME A Horror Short Film Competition presented by StokerCon If there’s one thing that unites us, it is darkness. Horror cinema has long been […]
Read moreMentor of the Year Award
HWA’s Mentor Program is available to all members of the organization. This popular program pairs a newer writer with an established professional for an intensive […]
Read moreKaren Lansdale Silver Hammer Award
The HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION is delighted to announce the immediate renaming of the Silver Hammer award to the Karen Lansdale Silver Hammer award in honor […]
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