Horror Book Awards
Comprehensive guide to awards for horror writers. From supernatural horror to psychological terror, discover competitions for your dark fiction.
About Horror Book Awards
Horror fiction has its own prestigious award tradition. The Bram Stoker Awards, presented by the Horror Writers Association (HWA), are the genre's highest honor. The Shirley Jackson Award recognizes psychological suspense and horror, while the British Fantasy Awards include horror categories.
Major Horror Awards
Bram Stoker Awards
Presented by the Horror Writers Association. Categories include Superior Achievement in a Novel, First Novel, Short Fiction, and more.
Shirley Jackson Award
For outstanding achievement in psychological suspense, horror, and dark fantasy. Categories for Novel, Novella, Novelette, and Short Fiction.
This Is Horror Awards
Reader-voted awards from the This Is Horror community. Novel of the Year and other categories.
British Fantasy Awards - Horror
The August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel, presented by the British Fantasy Society.
Specialized Horror Awards
Horror Awards FAQ
What is the most prestigious horror award?
The Bram Stoker Awards, presented by the Horror Writers Association, are widely considered the most prestigious awards specifically for horror fiction.
Can horror novels win the Hugo or Nebula?
Yes, horror with speculative elements can be considered for Hugo and Nebula Awards. Works by authors like Stephen King and Tananarive Due have been recognized.