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Once again I have had the pleasure of orchestrating the Annual Master William Blackfox Awards. Master Duncan McAllister, the new Society Chronicler charged me with the duty this year – one which I have enjoyed tremendously over the last few years. I am always impressed by the skill and effort from the local chroniclers who are eligible for participation in the awards program. The Kingdom Chroniclers nominate local chroniclers from their kingdom in each of the categories and submit them to the society level for the judging process.
As always, the judging process is very difficult. There is so much wonderful work submitted and I am very thankful for the many people who have helped make the challenging choices between the nominees. The judging process is conducted by a number of people including members of the SCA and non-members to give the fairest judging possible. Over the past four nomination processes I have had help from a number of people who have been invaluable in giving of their time and opinions to help with this lengthy process. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following gentles: Lady Brianna of Arundel, Sir Guy LeStrange, Lady Emma Dandelion, Lord Godwyn Stuart de Lacy, Lady Moira, Lord Liam, THL Gala Cunningham, Herr Alexander Gustav van Hardtwald, Lord Maximillian von Brandenberg, Sir John Peregrine of Restormel, and Lord Robin of Restormel. Also thanks to all the Kingdom Chroniclers who worked hard to sort through the possible nominations and submit the necessary paperwork. All of these people have made contributions and sacrifices for the Blackfox Awards. I would also like to thank my parents who have also served as judges for several sections of the Blackfox Award process. Special thanks to the staff of Tournaments Illuminated for their help and the “webfolks,” specifically Mistress Jessa d’Avondale, for her help in posting the nominations and winners to the SCA website.
There are many nominees which appear year after year. They are truly among the best of the best and it is always a pleasure to see the work they have done. Particular nominations of note are the Equinox (newsletter for the Shire of Sol Haven in the Kingdom of Meridies), Penfeathers (newsletter from the Meridian Pages’ School), and Storm Tidings (newsletter for the Shire of Adamastor in Drachenwald). They are excellent examples of what a local newsletter can and should be.
In faithful service,
Honor of Restormel, Deputy Society Chronicler
Best Overall Newsletter
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. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Drachenwald: Principality of Nordmark, The Silversparren, Chronicler: Lady Uvhild Ingrsdotter Skragge.
The remaining nominees:
- AnTir
- Barony of Terra Pomaria, The Privy, Chronicler: Signora Francesca Marie la Volpelli.
- Principality of Avacal, The Avantgarde, Chronicler: TH Lady Manyra.
- Barony of Glymm Mere, The Looking Glass, Chronicler: SCA name not available.
- Caid
- Barony of Southron Guard, From the Tower, Chronicler: Baroness Sinech ingen Conchobar ui Briuin.
- Barony of Gyldenholt, Gyldenholt Press, Chronicler: Lady Santine Westerland of Ravenstonedale.
- Shire of Carreg Wen, Song of Llyr, Chronicler: TH Lady Collette Vittraria.
- Trimaris
- Shire of Stagridge, Stagge Ragge, Chronicler: Lady Lyneue la Sawyere
- Middle
- Barony of Sternfeld, Sternfeld Star, Chronicler: Lady Elisabetta Marilde von Metten Incipient Shire of Rivendale, Rivendale Review, Chronicler: Lord Rickard de Als.
- AEthelmearc
- Shire of Sunderoak, At Branches Reach, Chronicler: Lady Cateline la Confusee.
- Barony of Endless Hills, Across the Hills, Chronicler: Goimir of the Mountains.
- Drachenwald
- Shire of Griffin’s Tor, Ye Maille and Guardant, Chronicler: Lord Alric of Couentreu.
- Shire of Adamastor, Storm Tidings, Chronicler: Lady Cassandra Tantifer.
- Ealdormere
- Canton of Ardchreag, The TankArd, Chronicler: Lady Thorfinna gra’felder.
- Artemisia
- Barony of Sentinels’ Keep, Beul nam Beinnean, Chronicler: Baroness Juliana nic Lachlainn.
- Ansteorra
- Barony of Bryn Gwlad, It Cometh in the Mail, Chronicler: Lady Celestria LeDragon.
- Meridies
- Shire of Sol Haven, The Equinox, Chronicler: Mistress Bronwen o Gydweli.
Best Layout and Design
For the best-looking newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Trimaris: Shire of Stagridge, Stagge Ragge, Chronicler: Lady Lyneue la Sawyere
The remaining nominees:
- AnTir
- Principality of Avacal, The Avantgarde, Chronicler: TH Lady Manyra
- Caid
- Barony of Southron Guard. From the Tower, Chronicler: Baroness Sinech ingen Conchobar ui Briuin.
- Barony of Gyldenholt, Gyldenholt Press, Chronicler: Lady Santine Westerland of Ravenstonedale.
- Shire of Darchester, The Clarion, Chronicler: Miles Ward.
- Middle
- Shire of Rokeclif, The White Birch, Chronicler: Eliane Halevy
- Shire Marche of Gwyntarian, The White Shield, Chronicler: Mistress Gwynhyvar ferch Mabh.
- AEthelmearc
- Shire of Heronter, The Vigilance, Chronicler: Lady Keinven Ragnarsdottir.
- Drachenwald
- Shire of Holmricke, Holmagången, Chronicler: Lady Elin Helsings.
- Shire of Adamastor, Storm Tidings, Chronicler: Lady Cassandra Tantifer.
- Calontir
- Barony of Coeur d’Gnnui, Boar’s Snore, Chronicler: Byrhtwynn aet Cwenagraefan.
- Shire of Oak Heart, The Oakleaf, Chronicler: Lady Myska la Sorcie
- Barony of Three Rivers, The Barge, Chronicler: Lord Cathus the Curious.
- Artemisia
- Barony of Arn Hold, Moose Call, Chronicler: Auraelia de Medici.
- Ansteorra
- Barony of Bonwicke, The Oracle, Chronicler: TH Lady Oriana dElla Francesca.
- Barony of Wiesenfeuer, The Flamebearer, Chronicler: TH Lord Isaac Bane.
- Meridies
- Meridian Pages School, Penfeathers, Chronicler: Lady Cynwise aet Scaeuduwode.
Best Art
For artwork on the cover or interior of the newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the artist.
The winner: An Tir: Barony of Three Mountains, The Plume, cover art for July A.S. XXXVII. Chronicler Hlutwige Wolfkiller. Artist: unknown
The remaining nominees:
- Caid
- Barony of Calafia, Serpent’s Tongue, cover art for August A.S. XXXVII. Chronicler Lord Dafydd MacDonald. Artist: Lady Talan of Skye.
- Barony of Lyondemere, The Tydes, cover art for February A.S. XXXVII. Chronicler: Lady Cristal Fleur delaMer. Artist: Muirghien Ingen Rudh.
- Trimaris
- Shire of Castlemere, Castle Lore, cover art for November A.S. XXXVII. Chronicler: TH Lord Tatheg O’Brian. Artist: Eolalia del Carmen Carreras e Carreras, la Roja de Xerez
- Shire of Stagridge, Stagge Ragge, cover art for May/June A.S. XXXVII. Chronicler: Lady Lyneue la Sawyere. Artist: Lady Constance de Fluer.
- Middle
- Barony of Illiton, Siren’s Song, cover art for May XXXVII. Chronicler: Lady Elayne Thorne. Artist: Mistress Bianca Rosamund.
- Barony of Illiton, Siren’s Song, cover art for August XXXVII. Chronicler: Lady Elayne Thorne. Artist: Mistress Bianca Rosamund.
- Shire of Baile na Scolairi, Scolairi Notes, cover art for February XXXVII, Chronicler: Lady Angelique Michele d’Herisson. Artist: Lady Mary Buchanan.
- AEthelmearc
- Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, The Ice Dragon, cover and interior artwork for April A.S. XXXVII. Chronicler: Lady Biotta Myrmeen of Otterskeep. Artist: Lord Cynwyl MacDaire.
- Calontir
- Barony of Lonely Tower, The Banner, cover art for September XXXVII. Chronicler: TH Lord Lorenzo di Monte San Savino. Artist: Lord Rolf Hobart.
- Barony of Vatavia, Dragonflyre, cover art for November XXXVII. Chronicler: Lady Perizada Qhasar. Artist: Corrigan MacKenzie
- Barony of Vatavia, Dragonflyre, cover art for August XXXVII. Chronicler: Lady Perizada Qhasar. Artist: Corrigan MacKenzie
- Artemisia
- Barony of Arn Hold, Moose Call, cover art for September XXXVII. Chronicler: Auraelia de Medici. Artist: Brian Waugh.
- Ansteorra
- Barony of Wiesenfeuer, The Flambearer, cover art for September XXXVII. Chronicler: TH Lord Issac Bane. Artist TH Lord Issac Bane.
- Meridies
- Shire of Vulpine Reach, Fox Tales, cover art November – December XXXVII. Chronicler: lady Cynewise aet Sceaduwode. Artist: Matthias of Vulpine Reach.
- Principality of Gleann Abhann, The Ambassador, cover art on Special Issue. Chronicler: Robert von Flusswasser. Artist: Jon the Tall.
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.
The winners (tie):
AEthelmearc: Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands. The Althing, a Miscellany, Chronicler: Lord Michael Alewright.
Ansteorra: The Flamebearer, Barony of Wiesenfeuer, Arts and Sciences issue A.S. 37, Chronicler: THL Isaac Bane.
The remaining nominees:
- Middle
- Shire of Rokeclif, The White Birch Newcomer’s Issue, Chronicler: Eliane Halevy.
- Barony of Sternfeld, Sternfeld Star A and S Issue, Chronicler: Lady Elisabetta von Metten.
- AEthelmearc
- Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands, The Althing A and S Issue, Chronicler: Master Michael Alewright.
- Ansteorra
- Barony of Bonwicke, The Oracle A and S Special Issue, December A.S. 37, Chronicler: TH Lady Oriana Della Francesca.
- Ealdormere
- Canton of Ardchreag, The TankArd Christmas Issue, Chronicler: Lady Mahault van der Eych.
- Artemisia
- Barony of Loch Salann, The Questing Quill A and S Supplement, Chronicler: Lady Halla Brandsdoctir.
- Meridies
- Principality of Gleann Abhann, The Ambassador Special Issue requested by Their Stellar Highnesses, Chronicler: Robert von Flusswasser.
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.
The winner: AEthelmearc:The AEthelmearc Scribal Newsletter, Chronicler: Lady Alienora Russeal
The remaining nominees:
- Middle
- Principality of Northshield, The Northstar A and S Issue, Chronicler: Elysabet de Warren.
- Meridies
- Principality of Gleann Abhann, The Green River Times, Chronicler: TH Lord Alan of the Bright Lands.
Best Regular Feature
For those cartoons, articles,and columns which appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or feature writer and the newsletter.
The winner: Middle: Shire of Dernerheralde, The Derneheralde, Chronicler: Kari of Dernehealde, Author of “The Anvil’s Ring”: Laird Eidiard an Gobhainn, OGR.
The remaining nominees:
- AnTir
- Barony of Terra Pomaria, The Privy, Chronicler: Signora Francesca Maria La Volpelli. Feature: Serve it Forth by Mistress Rosemary Willowwood de Ste. Anne.
- Caid
- Barony of Western Seas, Runestone, Chronicler: Lady Heather Suibhan nic Ghiolla Eoin. Feature: Cooking with Claudius by Claudius.
- Shire of Ildhafn, The Raed, Chronicler: Marienna Jensdatter, Feature: (Title Varies) by Phil Mason
- Barony of Gyldenholt, Gyldenholt Press, Chronicler: Lady Santine Westerland of Ravenstonedale Feature: The Page by Lady Santine Westerland of Ravenstonedale
- Barony of Gyldenholt, Gyldenholt Press, Chronicler: Lady Santine Westerland of Ravenstonedale Feature: (Title varies) by Herzog Dietrich von Vogelsang.
- Trimaris
- Shire of Castlemere, Castle Lore, Chronicler: TH Lord Tatheg O’Brian. Feature: 10 Question Interview with fellow Trimarians by various authors.
- Middle
- Shire Marche of Three Towers, Raven of the Tower, Chronicler: Lady Faoileann inghean Tighearnaigh. Feature: OG on Alcohol by Lord Og the Red.
- AEthelmearc
- Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands, The Althing, Chronicler: Lady Cecily of Whitehaven. Feature: Barony Biography by TH Lady Katerina Affodil.
- Drachenwald
- Shire of Griffin’s Tor, Ye Maille and Guardant, Chronicler: Lord Alric of Couentreu. Feature: Byline by Lord Alric of Couentreu.
- Calontir
- Barony of Vatavia, Dragonflyre, Chronicler: Lady Perizada Qhasar. Feature: Small Print by Marilyn Brackney.
- Barony of Mag Mor, Runestaff, Chronicler: Countess Isadora of Orange Woods. Feature: Russian Corner by Baroness Vasilla Krasnaia.
- Artemisia
- Barony of One Thousand Eyes, The Argus, Chronicler: Mairsile Kendrick. Feature: Recipes (Titles vary) by Mairsile Kendrick.
- Ansteorra
- Canton of Cridhe Na Tyr, The Silver Thistle, Chronicler: Lord Geoffrey Tailor. Feature: The Lonely Wanderer’s Tale by Lord Geoffrey Tailor.
- Meridies
- Shire of Sol Haven, The Equinox, Chronicler: Mistress Bronwen o Gydweli. Feature: Above the Salt by TH Lady Molli Rose Kekilpenny.
Best Article
Recognizes the author of an outstanding article. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.
The winners (tie)
:Middle: The Gauntlet, Regional Newsletter for the Region of Pentamere, Chronicler: Lord Dalkrvor the Intimid. Article: “How to Run Successful Demonstrations” by Lady Caitlyn of Green Castle.
Meridies: Principality of Gleann Abhann, The Ambassador, Chronicler: Robert von Flusswasser. Article: “Practical Creativity” by Lady Aisling Delynyk le Dering.
The remaining nominees:
- AnTir
- Barony of Wealdsmere, The Wealdsmere Watch, Chronicler: Lady Kara Bjornsdottir. Article: “History of Spinning” by Lady Siobhan nic Dhuinnshleibhe.
- Caid
- Shire of Ildhafn, The Raed, Chronicler: Marienna Jensdatter. Article: “The Place of Religion in Medieval Cuisine” by Christina Nevin.
- Barony of Altavia, Fret Knot, Chronicler: TH Lady Artemesia di Serena. Article: “Elizabethan Hair” by Anne le gris.
- Trimaris
- Shire of Castlemere, Castle Lore, Chronicler: TH Lord Tatheg O’Brian. Article: “A Persona Sketch” by Eolalia del Carmen Carreras e Carreras, la Roja de Xerez.
- Middle
- Shire of Mistig Waetru, The Piper, Chronicler: Aislinn of Winterheall. Article: “Cy’s Corner” by Lord Cyveilog McKinely.
- Ealdormere
- Barony of Septentria, The Ursus, Chronicler: Laird Colyne Stewart. Article: “Cantons of Septentria” by Lady Wencenedl ingenia Jagomus of Rokesburg.
- Calontir
- Barony of Three Rivers, The Barge, Chronicler: Lord Cathus the Curious. Article: “Vernal Equinox and its Influence on Easter” by Baroness B’Glanna de Rouge.
- Artemisia
- Barony of Sentinels’ Keep, Beul nam Beinnean, Chronicler: Baroness Juliana nic Lachlainn. Article: “Quad War” by Baroness Juliana nic Lachlainn.
- Ansteorra
- Barony of Bjornsborg, The Bear Necessities, Chronicler: Master Cynric of Bedwyn. Article: “Guide to Anachronists chess” by Master Cynric of Bedwyn.
Honorable Mentions:
These are 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.
- An Tir – Barony of Wastekeep, The Wastekeep Word, Chronicler: Baroness Mistress Catriona of Rathcroghan.
- Ansteorra – Shire of Mooneschadowe, The Northern March, Chronicler: Lady Lilas MacGuffin for consistently publishing a newsletter of wonderful quality.
- Artemisia – Shire of Bronzehelm, The Bronzehelm Watch, Chronicler: Lord Thomas de Mourtenshire for all the work and effort for making the newsletter look good.
- Caid – Barony of Dun Or, The Tower Tails, Chronicler: Lady Lasairfhiona inghen Fhaolain mhic Léoid for drastic improvement, consistent use of crisp photography, officer badges, good overall for a small barony.
- Drachenwald – Barony of Aarnimetsä, The Aarniwalcea, Chronicler: Lord Gaucelm de Chambonnieres, notable for its unvarying quality and its regularity of production.
- Ealdormere
- Barony of Skraeling Althing, Skrealing Athling Chronicle, Chronicler: Lord Geoffroi de Montreuil. Well designed, clean to read and spelled properly. A good publication.
- Shire of Trinovantia Nova, The All-Terrain Unicorn’s Tale, Chronicler: Lady Cainnear inghen Hui Chatharnaig. This is a great newsletter. This is a newsletter that is produced for the joy of publishing, not because of mandates. Consistent good work!
- Meridies – Incipient Shire of Nord du Lac, Littoral, Chronicler: Lady Lucia Borromeo for work to inform, educate, and entertain the populace.
- Middle – Barony of Castle Rouge, Castle Rouge Chronicle, Chronicler: Lord Oric of Fayrehope for creative use of photographs in a newsletter. The photos are consistently beautiful and add a great deal to the publication.
- Trimaris – Shire of Fiach Ogan, Ravensword, Chronicler: Lady Gwen Llyan Verch Morgan for a consistent newsletter which serves the shire well and for her diligence as a local officer.