OSCARES 2025 | The BIGGEST Names in Haunted Houses Gather to Celebrate Excellence
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What this video covers
The Haunted Attraction Association's 2025 OSCARES Awards ceremony, filmed live at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, honors the highest achievers across every tier of the haunt industry. Categories span vendor excellence, home haunting, first-year and legacy haunts, scholarships, and individual recognition including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Distortions Unlimited took home the Legacy Vendor honor, while Traumatica at Europa Park was recognized as the top Established Haunt. The 67-minute broadcast, produced by Haunted Attraction Network and sponsored by Froggy's Fog, serves as a landmark record of the industry's 2025 class of honorees.
Key takeaways
- ◆The OSCARES are the haunt industry's premier awards, presented annually at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show
- ◆Winners span six competitive categories — from new vendors and first-year haunts to 20-year legacy operations
- ◆Distortions Unlimited won Legacy Vendor; Traumatica at Europa Park took Established Haunt
- ◆Individual honors include Spirit of Leadership (Spencer Terry) and Lifetime Achievement (Timothy Gavinski)
- ◆Home haunters are formally recognized alongside professional attractions, highlighting the full breadth of haunt culture
Who this is for
Haunt industry professionals, enthusiasts, and fans who want to celebrate and learn about the leading businesses and individuals shaping the Halloween and haunted attraction world in 2025.
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