
International Costumers’ Guild, Inc.
A U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization
The ICG is an affiliation of hobbyist and professional costumers, dedicated to the promotion and education of costuming including cosplay as an art form in all its aspects.
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2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Group Photo
This portrait by Richard Man was taken at Costume-Con 39 following the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award presentation. 2023 co-recipients Christina and John O’Halloran with the past LAA recipients who helped present the award that evening.

Christina and John O’Halloran Receive 2023 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award
On April 22, 2023, ICG President Kevin Roche presented the ICG’s highest honor, the ICG Lifetime Achievement Award, to Christina and John O’Halloran. The award was presented after the Science Fiction and Fantasy masquerade at Costume-Con 39 in San Jose, California.

Leslie L. Johnston Receives 2022 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award
Leslie L. Johnston was presented the 2022 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award by ICG President Kevin Roche on April 2, 2022 at Costume-Con 40.

Betsy R. Marks Receives 2022 ICG President’s Award
ICG President Kevin Roche presented Betsy R. Marks with a 2022 ICG President’s Award during the Costume-Con 40 for her work restoring the Costume-Con archive.
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Worldcon 2025 Needs Costumer Volunteers for Repair Table
Beyond Reality Costumers Guild (BRCG) is organizing and helping staff a “Costume S.O.S./Emergency” table at this year’s Worldcon in Seattle, and we are seeking assistance from any ICG members or interested parties who will be attending.
Maral Agnerian Receives 2025 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award
On April 12, 2025, ICG President Kevin Roche presented the ICG’s highest honor, the ICG Lifetime Achievement Award, to Maral Agnerian. The award was announced during the CC43 virtual Single Pattern Contest and Future Fashion Show streamed at 8PM Central Daylight time.
President’s Award Presented to Documents Review Committee at 2025 ICG Annual Meeting
During my President's Report at the Annual Meeting of the International Costumers Guild on April 12, 2025, I announced my President's Award for 2025 to Leslie Johnston and the Documents Review Committee: I also wish to acknowledge the hard work of the Documents Review...
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