The William Blackfox Awards

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In A.S. 55, for all intents and purposes, our Society came to a screeching halt along with the rest of the world. The Chroniclers of the Known World were challenged to entertain, inform, and engage with the populace, insuring hope for the future of the Society. They met this challenge and produced wonderful publications that helped in lifting the feelings of isolation. Photographers sent in lovely photos that reminded us of SCA experiences we loved and missed, artists sent in wonderful items that were inspirational in their beauty, and in many cases, humor. There were many fantastic articles, poems, short stories, and how-to’s.

The William Blackfox Awards nominees were vast in their focus and full of creativity and insight. To you all I take off my hat. You did the work, in spite of it all, and you did so with grace and spirit! The nominations were astounding this year – in spite of so many hurdles – and I couldn’t be more pleased.

Special thanks to all of my judges that assisted in the choosing of the A.S. 55 William Blackfox Awards. I am indebted to you all.

Recipients of this prestigious award will receive a Master William Blackfox token, a certificate, and the right to use “Master William Blackfox Award Winner (or also, Commendation or nominee), “category”, AS LV (55)” in their newsletters with the Blackfox logo.

With gratitude and sincerity,
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:

Meridies: The Equinox, Shire of Sol Haven; Chronicler: Meistress Bronwen O Gydweli

Commendation:

Artemisia: The Moose Call, Barony of Arn Hold; Chronicler: Lord Ambrose Norwich

Also Nominated:

Best Layout and Design

For the best looking newsletter,in balance and style. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.

Winner:

Caid: The Serpent’s Tongue, Barony of Calafia; Chroniclers: THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir and Lady Kyra Audax

Commendation:

Gleann Abhann: A Sealion’s Tale, Barony of Seleone; Chronicler: Baroness Ellyn Heath of Hemingford Grey

Also Nominated:

Best Artwork

For artwork on cover or interior of the newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the artist.

Winner:

Atenveldt: Artist: Lady Ponar’ia Apoloseva & Baroness Sigridr Ulfsdottir deLacy; Cover Art Illustration: May 2020, Tusker Times; Barony of Tir Ysgithr. Chronicler: Baroness Eilidh MacMurtrie, OP

Commendation:

Ansteorra: Artist: Lady Aline Hopton; Cover Art Illustration Cover Art, Elfsea Tidings; Barony of Elfsea. Chronicler: Lady Aline Hopton

Also Nominated:

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:

Artemisia: The Gryphon’s Roar: 15th Anniversary Celebration Edition; Barony of Gryphon’s Lair. Chronicler: Mistress Bianca da Ravenna

Meridies: The Equinox Volume 382 April 2020: Center Fold Issue; Shire of Sol Haven. Chronicler: Meistres Brownwen O Gydweli

Also Nominated:

Best Special Interest Newsletter

This category recognizes guild newsletters, research newsletters, and Arts & Science focus newsletters (such as lace-making). Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.

Winner:

Artemisia: The Gryphon’s Roar August 2020; Special Edition Supplement 1: Baronial Photo Album, Various Photographers. Barony of Gryphon’s Lair. Chronicler: Mistress Zalkuubar

Commendation:

Atenveldt: Thunderbolt May/June 2020; Plague Edition, Various Authors. Barony March of Mons Tonitrus. Chronicler: Margherita de Ferrara

Also Nominated:

Anstorra: Tales of the Tor July 2020; When in Rome, THL Aaliz du Lac. Canton of Dragonsfire Tor. Chronicler: THL Aaliz du Lac

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:

Drachenwald: “Somewhere in the Knowne World…”, Author: Lady Oriana nic Kendrick; Baelfyr, Principality of Insulae Draconis. Chronicler: Lucrezia-Isabella di Freccia

Commendation:

Artemisia: “Arney The Moose”, Author: Lord Ambrose Norwich; The Moose Call, Barony of Arn Hold. Chronicler: Lord Ambrose Norwich

Also Nominated:

Best Article

Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.

Winner:

Drachenwald: “The Archaeology of the Roman Diet”, Author: Fina MacGrioghair; Baelfyr, Principality of Insulae Draconis. Chronicler: Lucrezia-Isabella di Freccia

Commendation:

Middle: “‘Jeu de la Paume’: Period French Tennis”, Author: Maitre Philippe de Lyon; The Shards, Barony of Shattered Crystal. Chronicler: Simone Rousseau

Also Nominated:

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: “Notre Dame Fire In Memoriam”, Author: Baron Jonathan Blackbow, Skald of Rivenoak; The Quill February 2021. Barony of Rivenoak. Chronicler: Muiren ingen Brain

Commendation:

Ealdormere: “Absent Friends”, Author: Lady Osc of the Harbours; The Skraeling Althing Chronicle, Barony of Skraeling Althing. Chronicler: Lady Aoibheann MacEwan

Also Nominated:

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. Recognition of merit given to the individual nominee.

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:

Caid: Sarah Bellian, Illustration: “Western Seas”; The Crown Prints, November 2020.

Commendation:

Calontir: Kainen Brynjolfsson, Illustration: “Peacock King”; The Mews, November 2020.

Also Nominated:

Best Written Contribution to a Kingdom Newsletter

Recognizes the author of an article, regular or special feature, poem, etc. provided for use by a kingdom newsletter. Awarded to the author.

Winner:

Atenveldt: Baron Jonathan Blackbow, “We Better Get Back Before Dark”; Southwind Extra, December 2020

Commendation:

Ansteorra: Master Cedric Fithelere, Lion, “The Silent Flame”; The Black Star, September 2020.

Also Nominated:

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:

Drachenwald: Richard of Salesberie, Illumination; Master of Defense Scroll for Pol O’Briain, Dragon’s Tale, February 2021.

Commendation:

Caid: Baroness Sophia de la Roche, Illustration; Pilgrim’s Map of Caid, The Crown Prints, September 2020.

Also Nominated:

Best Kingdom Special Interest Newsletter

This category recognizes special focus Kingdom level newsletters. Awarded to the newsletter and the Editor.

Winner:

Lochac: Cockatrice; A&S Journal, Various Authors & Artisans. Kingdom of Lochac Chronicler: Bjorn Sæmundarson

Commendations: (tied)

Meridies: Penfeathers: Herb and Garden Edition; Kingdom Children’s Newsletter. Authors; Lady Dedree Turner, Maestra Magdalena de Parma, Brandulfr Lodinsson. Kingdom of Meridies. Chronicler: Penfeathers Editor, Lady Dedree Turner

Also Nominated:

Trimaris: Triskele; A&S Quarterly, Various Authors & Artisans. Kingdom of Trimaris. Chronicler: Baronessa Calpurnia Fortunata — THL Adelina de Bretigny, Editor

Best Overall Kingdom Supplements for the Year A.S. LV

Recognizes the work done on Kingdom Supplements. Awarded to the Kingdom chronicler and their team.

Top Three Winners:

Atenveldt, Southwind Extra, March & April, 2021 (Part 1 & 2)

Ealdormere, Vox Borealis, September 2020

Trimaris: Triskele; A&S Quarterly, Various Authors & Artisans. Kingdom of Trimaris. Chronicler: Baronessa Calpurnia Fortunata — THL Adelina de Bretigny, Editor

Also Nominated:

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