The Bram Stoker Award is an annual award presented by the Horror Writers Association to honor superior achievement in horror and dark fantasy literature. The 2022 awards recognized works published in 2021 across various categories, including novel, short fiction, and graphic novel. Winners are selected by a jury of peers and announced at the StokerCon event. The awards aim to celebrate both established and emerging authors in the horror genre, highlighting their contributions to literature and the impact of their storytelling on readers.