MT LAUREL, NJ (January 14, 2025) – The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) proudly unveiled the winners of the inaugural 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 2024 Spooky Awards were hosted at the Halloween & Party Expo in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 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 1st Annual Spooky Awards are:

Accessories
Ghoulish Productions – Skin Bag

Costume (Adult)
Disguise – Master Chief Ultra Prestige Deluxe Adult

Costume (Child)
Disguise – Enderdragon Inflatable

Costume (Licensed)
Jazwares, LLC – Star Wars Villains Official Youth Dress-Up Set

Costume (Non-Character)
Rasta Imposta – Glue Gun

Décor
Morris Costumes – Skeleton Grave Breaker

Makeup
Mehron Makeup – Rigid Collodion

Masks
Ghoulish Productions – Lucifer

Most Innovative
Halloween Moments - Pumpkin Glove Scraper

Sustainability
Ghoulish Productions - Zombie Hand

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.