The H.P. Lovecraft Award is a literary honor presented by the Arkham Award committee, recognizing outstanding contributions to the genre of weird fiction. Named after the influential writer H.P. Lovecraft, the award celebrates works that embody the themes and styles associated with Lovecraft's unique storytelling. Typically awarded annually, the H.P. Lovecraft Award acknowledges both established and emerging authors in the field. It aims to promote and encourage the creation of new works that explore the strange, the cosmic, and the unknown, reflecting Lovecraft's lasting impact on horror and speculative fiction.