The William Blackfox Awards

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Greetings –

This is one of the jobs of the Society Chronicler that I truly enjoy. I would like to thank all of the Kingdom Chroniclers for all of the hard work that they put into the newsletters, developing new talent, and administration of the job on the whole. It is truly a thankless job; if you are doing your job well, no one thinks about it and when it isn’t going well, you are known by all.

I would like to say that this year’s “Best Articles” and “Best Poets” nominees were by far the best I have seen. We had serious scholarly work as well as helpful information in how to play our game. It was by far the hardest section to judge.

Winners will receive a certificate, and the right to use “Master William Blackfox Award Winner, category, AS XLIV” in their newsletters with the Blackfox logo.

Congratulations to the winners,

Herr Otto von Schwyz
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. The title is awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.

The winner: The Ice Dragon, Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, Kingdom of Æthelmearc, Chronicler: Lord Filipo De Sancto Martino

The remaining nominees:

Best Layout and Design

For the best-looking newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.

The winner: The Viaduct, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn, East Kingdom. Chronicler: Lady Alissenda la Gailharda

The remaining nominees:

Best Artwork

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

The winner: The Talon, Barony of Hawkwood, Kingdom of Atlantia. Artist: Lady Portia de Sancto Lucianno

The remaining nominees:

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 winner: In Memory of Sir Kolfinna Kottr, Circle of Bards of Caid, Chroniclers: Baroness Philippa Llewelyn Schuyler and Sir William Schuyler

The remaining nominees:

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: The Calon Scrolls, Kingdom of Calontir. Chronicler: Mistress Cassandra di Capeilletti

The remaining nominees:

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: The Parade, “Member Reviews”, Shire of Herald’s Hill, Kingdom of Calontir. by Lord Sifrid von Eickelborn

The remaining nominees:

Best Article

Recognizes the author of an outstanding article. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.

The winner: “Barony Grants Wish: Gulf War Stage for Hospitality”, by Countess Tessa of the Gardens, The Trumpeter, Barony of Bordermarch, Kingdom of Ansteorra.

The remaining nominees:

Best Poetry or Short Fiction

Recognizes the author of an outstanding poem or piece of short fiction. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.

The Winner: “The Countess’ Tale” by Mistress Rufina Cambrensis and Maitre Alexandre Lerot, Baron d’Avigné, The Seahorse, Crown Province of Ostgardr, East Kingdom.

The remaining nominees:

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