The Rising Spirit Award
An exciting newcomer, individual or team making their mark on the paranormal scene.
The Paranormal Festival presents
The Haunties
Awards 2027
Eight awards celebrating the people, passion and achievements of the paranormal community — presented live at Chester Town Hall, Saturday 23 October 2027.
Nominations open now
- Award categories
- 08
- Community celebrated
- 01
- Presented at
- Chester Town Hall
The eight awards
Who would you like to recognise?
Every award celebrates a different kind of contribution. Open any award to read who it's for, then nominate in one tap.
The Paranormal Pioneer Award
Someone pushing boundaries through original ideas, equipment, research or new approaches.
The Unexplained Creator Award
Outstanding paranormal content across video, podcasts, documentaries or other media.
The Spirit of the Community Award
Someone who consistently brings people together, supports others and makes the community more welcoming.
The Beyond the Call Award
Individuals or teams making a meaningful difference through fundraising, charity work or helping others.
The Outstanding Investigation Award
A particularly impressive investigation, project or documentary demonstrating dedication and thoughtful research.
The People's Hauntie
A special public-voted award celebrating a favourite paranormal personality, team or creator.
The Haunties Legacy Award
Recognising someone whose years of dedication have helped shape the paranormal community.
How it works
Nominating takes two minutes
Choose an award
Pick the category that fits them best from the eight awards above — each one explains exactly who it celebrates.
Tell us about them
Share their name, a link if you have one, and why they deserve to be recognised. It only takes a couple of minutes.
We review every nomination
Every single nomination is read by our team before shortlists are announced. No popularity contests, no favourites.
Nominations open
Nominate someone for a Hauntie
Anyone can nominate, with no account needed. Every nomination is reviewed by our team before shortlists are announced.
- Free to nominate — no account, no ticket needed
- Every nomination is read and reviewed by our team
- Finalists receive a complimentary festival invitation
Questions? info@theparanormalfestival.com
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