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Vote for Your Favorites: 2025 Spooky Awards Fan Ballot Now Open

Vote for Your Favorites: 2025 Spooky Awards Fan Ballot Now Open

Vote for Your Favorites: 2025 Spooky Awards Fan Ballot Now Open

Fans are invited to participate in an exhilarating voting experience from October 2 to October 15. The winners will be announced shortly after, on October 16.

The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) has opened the fan voting for the 2025 Spooky Awards, an event that celebrates the pinnacle of creativity within the world of costumes, makeup, props, and accessories. This annual ceremony recognizes outstanding talent while actively engaging fans and industry professionals alike.

This year, a new feature has been introduced where fans will directly influence the results by selecting the "Fang Favorite" across several categories. This approach ensures that the voices of the community are heard and valued in this prestigious awards process.

Voting begins on October 2 and runs through October 15, 2025. The much-anticipated winners will be revealed just the next day, on October 16, creating a thrilling lead-up to the announcement.

Participate in this fun opportunity! Click here to cast your vote.

The HCA has also prepared several resources for media and fans alike, available through their press kit. Discover links to media assets, product sheets, and more, designed to enhance your experience of the festivities surrounding the awards.

2025 Fang Favorite Finalists by Category

Accessories

  • Allaura Wigs – Color Me Wig
  • Ghoulish – Black Skull Bag
  • Disguise – Glinda Adaptive Wheelchair Cover Kit
  • RMS USA – GLOW Alien, Cat and Disco Costumes
  • Ghoulish – Red Mythical Wings

Costume (Adult)

  • Ghoulish – Krampen Costume
  • Rubies – Adult IT Pennywise Inflatable Costume
  • Rubies – Women's Batman & Robin 1997 Poison Ivy Costume
  • FunWorld – Commander-In-Cuffs
  • Disguise – Minecraft Movie Garett Jacket

Costume (Child)

  • Rubies – Unicorn Kids Inflatable Ride-On Costume
  • Disguise – Eevee Prestige Child Costume
  • Morphsuits AFG Media Ltd. – Kids Inflatable Alien with Astronaut Costume Pick Me Up
  • Disguise – Kissy Missy Deluxe Child Costume
  • Jazwares – MARVEL The Thing Official Youth Inflatable Halloween Costume

Costume (Licensed)

  • Disguise – Oogie Boogie Prestige Adult Costume
  • Rubies – Wednesday Nevermore Academy Grand Heritage Adult Costume
  • Disguise – Sonic Movie Inflatable Adult Costume
  • Jazwares – STAR WARS Adult Chewbacca Costume
  • Disguise – Glinda "For Good" Child Costume

Costume (Most Unique)

  • Rubies – Adult Fisher Price Rock-A-Stack Inflatable Costume
  • Western Fashion – Vampire Empress
  • Disguise – Chicken Jockey Pop Out Ride-On Child Costume
  • Disguise – Distortus Rex Rebirth Child Costume
  • Jazwares – MARVEL Human Torch Official Youth Deluxe Zentai Halloween Costume

Costume (Non-Character)

  • Disguise – Nessa Rose Adaptive Wheelchair Cover Kit
  • Imposta Costumes – Cooked Turkey
  • Rubies – Kids' PEZ Dispenser Pumpkin Costume
  • Disguise – Rubble Bulldozer Pop Out Child Costume
  • Disguise – Ultra Ball "Pop-Out" Unisex Costume

Decor

  • Ghoulish – Scarecrow Yard Staff
  • Ghoulish – Vecna Floating Prop
  • Ghoulish – Bloody Curtains
  • Ghoulish – Swinging Ghostly Girl
  • Rubies – Freddy LED Candelabra Decor

Makeup

  • Ghoulish – Fingers Appliance
  • Mehron – Tooth FX™ - Non-toxic, Temporary Tooth Paint
  • Ghoulish – Pumpkin Face Scarification
  • Rubies – Elvira Makeup Set

Masks

  • Ghoulish – Frankenstein Green
  • Rubies – STAR WARS: AHSOKA™ CAPTAIN ENOCH™ HELMET
  • Ghoulish – Two Faces Clown
  • Ghoulish – Warlord
  • Ghoulish – Stiched Smile Clown

Most Innovative

  • Disguise – Elphaba Adaptive Wheelchair Cover Kit
  • Bones & Friends – Bones is Back: Book & Toy Set
  • Castle Clark – Haunted Halloween: The Trick-or-Treat Game
  • Disguise – Disney's Beauty and the Beast Ballroom Inflatable Adult Costume
  • Ravensburger Group – Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

This celebration brings together creativity, colors, and spooky fun as fans prepare to vote for their favorite entries in a community-driven manner. Don’t miss out on expressing your opinion during the voting period!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 2025 Spooky Awards?

The 2025 Spooky Awards celebrate excellence in the Halloween and costume industry by recognizing the best costumes, decorations, and makeup.

When can I vote?

Voting takes place from October 2 to October 15, 2025.

How are the winners determined?

Winners are determined by the votes cast by fans across multiple categories.

Where can I find more information on the finalists?

Finalist details can be found within the 2025 Fang Favorite Finalists section of the awards announcement.

Can anyone participate in the voting?

Yes, all fans are encouraged to participate in the voting process to support their favorite entries.

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