1987 Black Tentacle Awards
Ceremonies were held at the Goodnight home in Castle Rock, CO
Two new categories were added this year: Best Artifact and Best Costume. The ceremonies were the most elaborate ever, featuring several underrehearsed musical numbers, the first public reading of “Sonnet Square Root of Two” by the poet Maurice, and a performance by guest artist Phil Whitehawk. A new trophy design by Joe Givan was also unveiled.
Award Winner Game
Best Keeper Phil Bell Waiting For Goddeu
Best Plot Phil Bell & Sean Branney Perigo
Best Investigator Joe & Raeben Givan, “Tony & Margaret Raven” Perigo
Best NPC Stef Nicovich, “Zombie Claudius” The Sheeted Dead Did Squeak and Gibber
Best Scenario Bell & Branney, “The Mines” Perigo
Most Horrifying Joe Givan, “The Seance” Blood Wedding: Halloween III
Best Special Effect Joe Givan, “The Seance” Blood Wedding: Halloween III
Best Costume Judy Ruha, “The Wedding Dress” Blood Wedding: Halloween III
Best Artifact Phil Bell, “The Disc of Cad Goddeu” Waiting for Goddeu
Best Adventure Bell & Branney Perigo