This is not something I ever actually considered happening. But as of July 8, following publication of my short story, "Beldame," in Diabolical Plots and after my application was approved, I am now officially an associate member of SFWA--the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America. This means I am now a member of both SFWA and HWA--the Horror Writers Association.
No, this doesn't come with a trophy or honorarium, but it feels really good to be acknowledged.
But that's not enough! Next stop... Active Member status!