What is the IHG?
The International Horror Guild (originally the International Horror Critics Guild) was created in 1995 as a way to recognize the achievements of those who create in the field of Horror and Dark Fantasy. The last awards (for workd from 2007) were announced in 2008.
The IHG Awards were determined by a jury of notable, knowledgeable horror/dark
fantasy critics and reviewers. Edward Bryant, Stefan Dziemianowicz, William Sheehan,
Ann Kennedy Vandermeer, Fiona Webster and Hank Wagner have served as judges for
the awards. Although a juried award, the IHG judges asked that the public
make recommendations through e-mail to help them in their search for the
most meritorious works. These recommendations were taken into consideration
when determining the nominees for the awards. The judges then determined
the winners from each category from the final ballot of nominees.
The International Horror Guild really consisted of those who have a deep
and abiding affection for the genre and were willing to assert their opinions.
In other words, you could have been a member of the
IHG if you wish to be.
The IHG Awards were usually announced annually during a special presentation
at a convention
or other event. The awards were hosted by the
World Fantasy Convention, World Horror Convention, and Dragon*Con. The Guild were
in no way officially affiliated
with WFC, WHC or with Dragon*Con nor was it considered a sponsor
of any event. The IHG Awards were overseen by The Mirabundus Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Paula Guran
served as Awards Administrator. For information on the International Horror
Guild Awards, contact Paula
Guran.
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