The Halloween & Costume Association Announces Winners

of the Second Annual Spooky Awards

MT LAUREL, NJ (January 13, 2026) – The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) proudly unveiled the winners of the second annual Spooky Awards, a celebration of Halloween’s most innovative and creative designs in costumes, accessories, and décor. The Spooky Awards honor outstanding artistry, craftsmanship, and marketable creativity, recognizing creators who capture the true spirit of Halloween.

The 2025 Spooky Awards were hosted at the Halloween & Party Expoin Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. at The Expo and World Market Center. This exclusive ceremony brought together industry icons, trendsetters, and visionaries who shape the Halloween experience for millions each year. Media representatives were invited to witness the thrilling announcement of this year’s winners.

As the industry’s most anticipated awards event, the Spooky Awards attracted entries from the most imaginative minds in Halloween throughout the summer. Submissions were judged on key criteria, including Innovation, Marketability, and Trendsetting Potential, ensuring only the most exceptional creations made the finalists' list.

The winners of the Second Annual Spooky Awards are:



Accessories

Allaura Wigs –Color Me Wig

Costume (Adult)

Ghoulish – Krampen Costume

Costume (Child)

Rubies II LLC – Unicorn Kids Inflatable Ride-on Costume

Costume (Licensed)

Disguise – Oogie Boogie Prestige Adult Costume

Costume (Most Unique)

Rubies II LLC – Adult Fisher Price Rock-A-Stack Inflatable Costume

Costume (Non-Character)

Disguise – Nessa Rose Adaptive Wheelchair Cover Kit

Décor

Ghoulish – Scarecrow Yard Staff

Makeup

Ghoulish – Fingers Appliance

Masks

Ghoulish – Frankenstein Green

Most Innovative

Disguise – Elphaba Adaptive Wheelchair Cover Kit

Fan “Fang” Favorite

Costume (Licensed) - Jazwares - Star Wars Adult Chewbacca

Media Assets

Product Sheets

To schedule an interview or learn more about the Spooky Awards, please contact the

Halloween & Costume Association at info@halloweencostumeassociation.org or

856-380-6839.

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About the Halloween & Costume Association (HCA):

Known as the industry source for Halloween, with cumulative sales of $4.3 billion, the HCA has earned the title of “EXPERT” when it comes to all things costume-related and serves as a non-profit voice in the industry.



About the Halloween & Party Expo (HPE):

The Halloween & Party Expo, North America’s premier trade-only event, gathered the best in Halloween and party products from January 12th-14th, 2026, at the World Market Center in Las Vegas. This unique event is the ultimate destination for networking, innovation, and trade industry engagement, where seasoned professionals and new creators unite. For more information, email info@halloweenpartyshow.com or call 203.242.8712.