The finalists for the inaugural Halloween & Costume Association Awards 2024 have been announced.
The outstanding submissions have been recognised for their creativity and innovation, reflecting the imaginative spirit that drives the industry.
The HCA Awards celebrate the inventive ideas and achievements that make Halloween such a magical time of year.
The selected finalists, whose talents will be recognised in Las Vegas at the upcoming Halloween & Party Expo (HPE) in January 2025, represent the pinnacle of seasonal creativity. They have been judged on Innovation, Marketability, and Trendsetting Potential criteria, ensuring only the most outstanding entries haunt this prestigious event.
Among the finalists is an array of products, from costumes that transform wearers into beloved characters, to captivating accessories that add a touch of whimsy to any Halloween celebration. The decor entries promise to conjure an atmosphere of spooky delight. The anticipation will continue to build long past Halloween as industry insiders look ahead to the new year.
The exclusive, invitation-only awards event becomes a secret society of Halloween trendsetters, industry icons, and visionary creators, each shaping the Halloween experience for millions of Americans. Select media representatives will be granted entry to this momentous occasion, where winners will be unveiled amidst an electric atmosphere of creativity and collaboration.
The 2024 finalists are:
Accessories
- Comeco – Skeleton Bat Plushy Backpack
- Disguise – Minecraft Anniversary Netherite Slick Pickaxe
- Ellie Shoes – 254 Ingrid
- Ghoulish Productions – Skin Bag
- Jazwares – Gwendolun the Neon Strawberry Bat Treat Pail
Costume Adult
- Disguise – Elphaba Deluxe Adult
- Disguise – Master Chief Ultra Prestige Deluxe Adult
- Jazwares – Marvel Spider-Man Official Primaluxe
- Rubies – Joker Deluxe
- Western Fashion – Elelgant Brown Pirate Jacket with Lace Embroidery
Costume Child
- Disguise – Enderdragon Inflatable
- Jazwares – Gwendolyn Strawberry Bat Squishmallows
- Rubies – Wonka Kids
- Rubies – Skibidi Toilet Child Inflatable
Costume Licensed
- Disguise – Wicked Glinda Child
- Disguise – Sonic Movie Deluxe
- Disguise – Huggy Wuggy Deluxe
- Jazwares – Star Wars Villains Official Youth Dress Up Set
- Jazwares – Gwendolyn Strawberry Bat Squishmallows
Costume Non-Character
- Rasta Imposta – Glue Gun
- Rubies – Jetsons Rosie Inflatable
Decor
- Ghoulish Productions – Severed Leg Prop
- Ghoulish Productions – Dead Body
- Morris Costumes – 4ft Poseable Skeleton Grave Breaker
- Rubies – Godzilla Lawn Inflatable
Make-up
- Mehron Makeup – Rigid Collection
- Rubies – Wendesday and Enid Halloween Kit
Masks
- Ghoulish Productions – Demogorgon
- Ghoulish Productions -Vecna
- Ghoulish Productions -Lucifer
- Trick or Treat Studios – Jason Goes to Hell – ’93 Jason
- Zagone Studios – Minotaur Moving Mouth Harnessed Bull Beast
Most Innovative
- Disguise – Kirby Pop Out
- Disguise – Ice Monster Adult Inflatable
- Halloween Moments – Pumpkin Glove Scraper
- Rubies – T-Rex Mardi Gras Dress Up Kit
- Vidal Candles – Missing Body Parts
Sustainability
- Disguise – Minecraft Steve Recycled Blend Costume
- Ghoulish Productions – Staff: Zombie Head
