James K. Smith Memorial Scholarship
The James K. Smith memorial scholarship honors Jim Smith. Jim began with Niles Haunted House in 1988 and later served on the board of directors of Niles Haunted House and was a founding member of the International Association of Haunted Attractions, the predecessor of HAA and served on the board of that organization for over 20 years.
During his 20 plus years on the IAHA Board of Directors, he was a driving force behind the industry’s first safety program, Certified Haunted Attraction Operator Safety Program (C.H.A.O.S.), and the National Public Relations Campaign that benefited Haunted Houses around the country.
Sponsored by Froggy's Fog
Joe Thaler Scholarship
The Joe Thaler scholarship honors Joe Thaler who has produced trade shows for over 45 years. Throughout his career, Joe has been responsible for over 450 shows in 20 different industries and on 3 separate continents.
Thirty-five years ago, Joe founded the “Halloween, Costume, and Party Show”, from which the current “Halloween and Attractions” show emerged.
Sponsored by FearWorm Hauntvertising
Bloody Mary Makeup Scholarship
The Bloody Mary Makeup Scholarship (Sponsored by Bobbie Weiner Enterprises) Honors Bobbie Weiner who is an internationally known makeup artist and master of transformation. Bobbie is the owner of Bobbie Weiner Enterprises LLC, a product development company she started 22 years ago in a garage in San Diego, CA. after finishing the Special Effects makeup for the dead, frozen, floating actors in James Cameron’s hit film, “Titanic”. Her company now supplies the TV and Film Industry, Halloween and Haunted Houses, Sports Teams, and the #1 supplier of Camo Face Paint to all branches of the U.S. Military.
She has developed “The Tales of Bloody Mary” comic book series and has licensed her brand to select Haunted Houses including Universal Studios “Halloween Horror Nights” and Six Flags. Bobbie gives back to society by giving makeup demos and keynote speaking engagements. She has been featured in many magazines, TV shows and Media venues through recognition of her success with many awards.
The Bloody Mary Makeup HAA Scholarship is another way of giving back to the Haunted Attraction Industry and the HAA is proud to be a partner with her by coordinating the program.
The Bloody Mary Makeup Scholarship is offered to an aspiring makeup artist.
Sponsored by Bloody Mary Makeup
