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That is great! Calontir is truly full of awesome people. :) -Eowyth On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 8:22 AM, Amberly Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Congrats to all the nominees! > > Amba > > On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 12:11 PM, Carol O'Connell < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> I want to share the winners of the Master William Blackfox awards for AS >> 51. Although we don't have any category winners from Calontir, we have lots >> of nominations, and I think they deserve special recognition. Sincere >> thanks to all our kingdom's hardworking chroniclers, for keeping the >> populace well-informed and for keeping our baronies in compliance with >> Society requirements. >> >> The complete list can be found on the Kingdom's Chronicler website: >> http://chronicler.calontir.org/Blackfox_Awards_print_AS51-1.pdf >> >> Below is a list of the categories, the winners, and the Calontir nominees. >> >> Communication is a Good Thing. Congratulations to all of our Calontiri >> chroniclers! >> >> Conna >> Kingdom Chronicler >> >> PS: I'll have certificates to hand out as soon as I receive them from >> Society. I'll keep you posted on this. >> >> >> Greetings Gentle Readers, >> >> Every year it is as if Christmas has come early for me-it’s the most >> wonderful time of the year! Time for the Master William Blackfox Awards! >> >> Each of your kingdom chroniclers and staff painstakingly pored over each >> newsletter from Anno Societatis LI -- 51 --and gifted me with the very best >> from their kingdom. This is my third year overseeing these awards and every >> year, I am inspired and amazed. The commitment each chronicler, artisan, >> wordsmith, photographer, and scholar has given brings beauty and richness >> to the Dream. >> >> Through your hard work the pride and love you each have for your craft, >> your group, and your kingdom shows through. I am awestruck and humbled by >> your efforts. I wish to congratulate each of the nominees from around the >> Known World. You have represented your groups and kingdoms with >> distinction. Well done, all of you. *Well done!* >> >> The kingdom chroniclers have my deepest gratitude for the hours spent >> considering each nomination; your endeavors brought so many marvelous works >> to my desk. Thank you; your continued dedication inspires me. I further >> extend my gratitude to my judges for their assistance in selecting the >> winners. Recipients of this prestigious award will receive a *Blackfox* >> token, a certificate and the right to use “*Master William Blackfox >> Award Winner*, category, AS LI (51)” in their newsletters along with the >> *Blackfox* logo. >> >> I present to you the Master William Blackfox Awards for A.S. 51! >> >> My congratulations, >> >> Mistress Arianna Stefana Falconi, OP >> >> Society Chronicler >> >> >> >> *Best Overall Newsletter* This does not necessarily mean the >> best-looking newsletter, but rather the newsletter which best meets the >> needs of the local group or guild for which it is published. It should >> accurately reflect the status of the group and be a valuable tool for >> growth and promotion of SCA goals and ideals. This title is awarded to the >> newsletter and the Chronicler. >> >> *Winner: *Caid: *The Seraph*, Barony of the Angels; Chronicler: Samthan >> Sidhbh Ni Dhochartaigh >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: *The Aerie*, Shire of Cum An Iolair; >> Chronicler: Lord Niccolo >> >> >> >> *Best Layout and Design* For the best-looking newsletter in balance >> and style. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler. >> >> *Winner: *Drachenwald: *Knightingale*, Barony of Knights Crossing; Chronicler: >> Lady Catalina de Zaragoza >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: *The Clarion*, Barony of Forgotten Sea; Chronicler: >> Lady Narcissa Patricia >> >> >> >> *Best Artwork* For artwork on cover or interior of the newsletter. >> Awarded to the newsletter and the artist. >> >> *Winner: *Atlantia: Artist: Lord Demian von Hesse; Illustration, *August >> Issue Cover,* *Il Tempo*, August 2016. Barony of Ponte Alto. >> Chroniclers: Eliyahu bat Lavana and Lord Ronan mac Imair >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: Artist: THL Sorcha O’Riain; Illumination, >> *Untitled,* *Dragonflyer, *First Quarter 2017*. *Barony of Vatavia; >> Chronicler: THL Sorcha O’Riain >> >> >> >> *Best Special Issue* For Arts & Sciences issues or other limited-focus >> issues of a geographic group (Canton, Shire, Barony, etc.). Awarded to the >> newsletter and the Chronicler. >> >> *Winner: *Middle: *The Shard - “The Sharks”, April Fools Edition 2017*; Barony >> of Shattered Crystal; Chronicler: Tiarna Cináed Ulric, Amhranai tan >> Briongloid >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: *The Oakleaf - January 2017*; Shire of >> Oakheart; Chronicler: Cerric aet Blaecac >> >> >> >> *Best Special Interest Newsletter* This category recognizes guild >> newsletters, research newsletters, and Arts & Sciences-focus newsletters >> (such as lace-making). Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler. >> >> *Winner: *AEthemearc: *The Althing - A&S Issue - February 2017*, >> Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands; Chronicler: Baroness Constance Glyn >> Dwr >> >> >> >> *Best Regular Feature* For cartoons, articles, columns, etc. which >> appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or >> feature writer and the newsletter. >> >> *Winner: *Ansteorra: *Otilia Explains It All*, Author: Lady Elena Wyth >> [writing as Otilia von Loch]; *The Serpent’s Tale, *Barony of Loch >> Soilleir; Chronicler: Lady Elena Wyth >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: *Member Review*, Author: Mistress Sofya la >> Rus; *The Parade, *Shire of Heraldshill; Chronicler: Lord Sifrid von >> Eichelborn >> >> >> >> *Best Article* Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local >> newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter. >> >> *Winner: *Middle: *Liquorice, *Author: THL Johnnae Ilyn Lewis*; The >> Citadel, Spring 2017,* Barony of Cynnabar; Chronicler: Lord Gavriil >> Petrovich >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: *Calontir Customs: Words in Dispute in AS >> 51, *Author: HL Vǫlu-Ingibiǫrg*; Runestaff,* Barony of Mag Mor; >> Chronicler: Countess Morgana of Raglan >> >> >> >> *Best Poetry or Short Fiction* Recognizes the author of an outstanding >> poem or piece of short fiction. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter. >> >> *Winner: *West: *The Lady Blushes, *Author: Jace of Golden Rivers*; The >> Vox – July Investiture 2016,* Principality of Cynagua; Chronicler: >> Morwenna of Tintagel >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: *The Calon Phoenix, *Author: Lady Dulcibella >> de Chateaurien*; The Dancing Moon – April 2017, *Shire of Calanais >> Nuadh; Chronicler: Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien >> >> >> >> *Kingdom Chronicler’s Honorable Mentions* Nominations which didn’t fit >> into the above categories, yet are still deserving of recognition for their >> exceptional work and/ or dedication to producing the best possible >> newsletter for the local group served. >> >> Calontir: Feature: *What’s New, In What’s Old*, THL Fionfel Songspinner, *The >> Barge*; Barony of Three Rivers; Chronicler: THL Fiondel Songspinner >> >> >> >> KINGDOM NEWSLETTER CATEGORIES >> >> *Best Cover for a Kingdom Newsletter* Recognizes the creator of a >> piece provided for use as the cover of a kingdom newsletter. Awarded to the >> artist(s). >> >> *Winner: *Atlantia: Dame Margery Winterbourne, Illumination, *Untitiled* >> *;** The Acorn, *January 2017 >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: Master Grimwulf Harland, Ink Drawing, *Coronation >> of Edward III based on 1330 image**;** The Mews, *April 2017 >> >> >> >> *Best Artistic Contribution to a Kingdom Newsletter* Recognizes the >> artist of artwork or photography used in the interior of a kingdom >> newsletter. Awarded to the artist(s). >> >> *Winner: *Caid: Lady Moriah Ferch Arthur , *Sea Dragon; The Crown >> Prints - August 2016* >> >> *Also Nominated: *Calontir: THL Geva de Kent*, Battlefield Photo; The >> Mews – March 2017* >> -- Manage your subscription at http://listserv.unl.edu > > > -- Manage your subscription at http://listserv.unl.edu > -- Manage your subscription at http://listserv.unl.edu