Clive Cussler, center, honored with ITW's first ThrillerMaster award for "outstanding contributions to the field," with Thriller Awards show producer-emcee Robert S. Levinson and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was among presenters; Sheriff Arpaio with ITW Co-President Gayle Lynds and Bob.

Before: Bob Levinson takes to podium to open the Thriller Awards show; After: A hug for the indispensible CJ Lyons, who devoted hours to the entire ThrillerFest convention in a different kind of award-winning performance.

 

(All Photos by Sandra Levinson, also indispensable as Thriller Awards show associate producer.)