[MR] Master William Blackfox Awards, A.S. 40

[Tim & Connie]

Greetings,

I would like to pass on some good news to the Kingdom.  The Master William
Blackfox Awards is an award given out each year to the best newsletter and
Chronicler for local groups.  I would like to congratulate Lady Courtney de
Houghton of Ponte Alto in receiving the Blackfox award for the best layout
of an electronic newsletter.

Yours in Service;
Otto 
Chronicler, Atlantia



Greetings--

This is my third year administering the Master William Blackfox awards, and
the first year we have made it very clear that electronic newsletters are
eligible for these honours. I hope to see more electronic newsletters
nominated in the future, as I know that many groups are looking to this type
of newsletter to help save costs, yet continue to publish a high-quality
newsletter. I have singled out three entries for special commendation as
electronic newsletters or features. Next year, I expect to add three
categories for electronically-distributed newsletters or features, and we
may look into expanding the awards into websites with the assistance of the
Society Webminister.

Every year, I see some familiar newsletters appear once again amongst the
nominees, but I always am surprised to see a newsletter I've never seen
before. I am also always pleased when a new kingdom participates in the
Awards their first year, as Gleann Abhann has done.

This year, as I did last year, I have chosen a winner and a commended entry
in each category. Winners will receive a Blackfox token, a certificate, and
the right to use "Master William Blackfox Award Winner, (category), AS XL"
in their newsletters along with the Blackfox logo. Commended entries will
receive a certificate as well.

Please help me congratulate this year's winners.

Nicolaa de Bracton
Society Chronicler


Master William Blackfox Awards, A.S. 40
*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.

Baronial Banner - Barony of Starkhafn
Baroness Aoibheall an Sionnach, Chronicler
Kingdom of Caid.

Commended:
The Unicorn's Tale - Shire of Trinovantia Nova
Lady Dionegia Melanesi, Chronicler
Kingdom of Ealdormere.

*Best Layout*
For the best-looking newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the
Chronicler.

Storm Tidings - Shire of Adamastor
Master Guntram von Wolkenstein, Chronicler
Kingdom of Drachenwald.

Commended:
The Citadel - Barony of Cynnabar
Lady Hannah Schreiber, Chronicler
Middle Kingdom.

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

**Tie**
Cover, (September AS XL)
THL Felicia of the Truelayne
Leaf Lette - Shire of Myrtleholt
Kingdom of An Tir.

Artwork throughout, May 2005 edition
Lady Muirne Ultach
The Unicorn's Tale - Shire of Trinovantia Nova
Kingdom of Ealdormere

*Best Special Edition*
For Arts and Sciences issues, or other limited-focus issues of a geographic
group (Canton, Shire, Barony, etc.). Awarded to the newsletter and the
Chronicler.

Across the Hills
Baronial Election Issue, Barony of Endless Hills, 
Lady Deianeira, Chronicler
Kingdom of AEthelmearc.

Commended:
The Moonstone
Scibal Arts Edition, Province of Malagentia
Master Maxton Gunn, Chronicler
East Kingdom.

*Best Special Interest Newsletter*
For Arts & Sciences issues, or other limited-focus issues of a geographic
group (Canton, Shire, Barony, etc.). Awarded to the newsletter and the
Chronicler.

Tisane
East Kingdom Herbalists and Apothecaries Guild
Lady Johanna le Mercer, Editor
East Kingdom

*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.

All Things Great for Smalls
 Lady Siobhan na bhFeadh
The Tydes - Barony of Lyondemere
Kingdom of Caid.

Commended:
Dining with Doc
Master Edouard Halidai
The Gryphon's Tale - Barony of Flaming Gryphon
Middle Kingdom

*Best Article:*
Recognizes the author of an outstanding article. Awarded to the writer and
the newsletter.

"Don't Fear the Fabric Store (Part 1)," 
THL Rosalyn MacGregor, 
The Citadel - Barony of Cynnabar
Middle Kingdom.

Commended:
"Astronomy for the Citybound-A Guide to the Pennsic Skies," 
Morwenna Darward
The Masthead - Barony of Dragonship Haven
East Kingdom.

*Best Poetry or Short Fiction:*
Recognizes the author of an outstanding poem or piece of short fiction.
Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.

**Tie**
"Eight-fingers' Tale"
Master Hector of the Black Height
The Eoforing - Canton of Eoforwic
Kingdom of Ealdormere.

"The Advent of the Amber Drake Maiden," 
Duchess Natalya de Foix
The Tydes - Barony of Lyondemere
Kingdom of Caid.

Commended:
"A Kingdom Baptized by Storm," 
THL Peregrine Fairchilde
Water Spark - Shire of Lagerdamm
Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.

**Special Commendations for Electronic Newsletters and Features**
*Best Overall Electronic Newsletter*
The Tydes - Barony of Lyondemere
Lord Tighearnan Cearrbhach O'Faolain, Chronicler
Kingdom of Caid. 
This newsletter is a past winner for Best Overall and Best Layout. It's now
in electronic form and better than ever.

*Best Online Layout*
Il Tempo - Barony of Ponte Alto
Lady Courtney de Houghton, Chronicler, 
Kingdom of Atlantia
A nice example of a good wholly online newsletter.

*Best Electronically-Distributed Feature*
Crossword Puzzle
Lady Marija Kotok
Sylvan Glen's Purgatory Press - Shire of Sylvan Glenn
Kingdom of AEthelmearc
Distributed electronically as well as published in the newsletter, this
feature is being used by more than one Chronicler.

**Complete List of Nominees:**

*Best Overall Newsletter:*
Ansteorra: /Quoth the Raven, /Barony of Raven's Fort, Lord Devin Phelan
O'Donnabhain, Chronicler.
An Tir: /The Squirrel Press/, Canton of Akonebir, Ragnhildr Thorisdottir,
Chronicler.
An Tir: /The Leaf Lette/, Shire of Myrtleholt, Mor Ron ingen Cennetig,
Chronicler.
Atlantia: /The Talon,/ Barony of Hawkwood, Lady Muriele of Aberdeen,
Chronicler.
Caid: /The Baronial Banner/, Barony of Starkhafn, Baroness Aoibheall an
Sionnach, Chronicler
Caid: /The Tydes/, Barony of Lyondemere, Lord Tighearnan Cearrbhach
O'Faolain, Chronicler
Drachenwald: /Hwita Stjerna/, Barony of Styringheim, Lady Asvni
Botvidsdottir, Chronicler.
Drachenwald: /Silversparren/, Principality of Nordmark Lady Uvhild
Ingesdotter Skragge, Chronicler.
Drachenwald: /The Baelfyr/, Crown Principality of Insulae Draconis,
Pomestnitsa Marina Olganova vlye Thoting Gravenel, Chronicler.
Drachenwald: /Storm Tidings/, Shire of Adamastor, Master Guntram von
Wolkenstein, Chronicler.
Ealdormere: /The Unicorn's Tale/, Shire of Trinovantia Nova, Lady Muirne
Ultach and Lady Dionegia Melanesi, Chroniclers.
Ealdormere: /The Ursus/, Barony of Septentria, Lady Naja Kesali, Chronicler.
East: /The Cascadian/, Shire of Glenn Linn, Leuca ferch Robert, Chronicler.
East: /The Ironstar/, Shire of Eisental, Kagiyama Shinobu, Chronicler.
Gleann Abhann: /Bayou Tapestry/, Barony Axemoor, THL Ifor de Leycester,
Chronicler.
Middle: /Thunder's Quill/, Shire of Donnershafen, Lady Maebh, Chronicler.
Middle: /The Citadel/, Barony of Cynnabar, Lady Hannah Schreiber,
Chronicler.

*Best Special Edition *
AEthelmearc:/ /Baronial Election Issue, /Across the Hills, /Barony of
Endless Hills, Lady Deianeira, Chronicler.
Ealdormere: A&S Issue, /Skraeling Althing Chronicle, /Barony of Skraeling
Althing, THL Iudith the Quiet Seeker, Chronicler.
East: Scribal Arts Issue, /The Moonstone/. Province of Malagentia, Lord
Maxton Gunn, Chronicler.
Gleann Abhann: Sir Francois du Vant Memorial Issue, /Ardanrunes/,Shire of
Ardanroe. Dana Quarrier, Chronicler.
Middle: Guidelines April Fool's Issue, /Fox Tails/, Shire of Foxvale, Master
Thorvald Redhair, Chronicler.
Northshield: Baronial Directory, /Song of the Tower/. Barony of Caer Anterth
Mawn, Dame Idonia Tayt, Chronicler.
East Kingdom: Special event issue, The Moonstone. Province of Malagentia,
Lord Maxton Gunn, Chronicler.

*Best Layout*
AEthelmearc: /Full Tilt/, Barony of Delftwood, Lady Helene al-Zarqa,
Chronicler.
An Tir: /The Squirrel Press/, Canton of Akornebir, Ragnhildr Thorisdottir,
Chronicler.
An Tir: /The Leaf Lette/, Shire of Myrtleholt, Mor Ron ingen Cennetig,
Chronicler.
Atlantia: /Il Tempo/, Barony of Ponte Alto, Lady Courteny de Houghton,
Chronicler.
Drachenwald: /Hwita Stjerna/, Barony of Styringheim, Lady Asvni
Botvidsdottir, Chronicler.
Drachenwald:/ Silversparren/, Principality of Nordmark, Lady Uvhild
Ingesdotter Skragge, Chronicler.
Ealdormere: /The Ursus/, Barony of Septentria, Lady Naja Kesali, Chronicler
East Kingdom: /Quid Nunc/, Barony of Ruantallan, Lord Wynfred aet
Hurtandune, Chronicler.
Gleann Abhann: /Bayou Tapestry/, Barony of Axemoor, THL Ifor de Leycester,
Chronicler.
Middle: /The Citadel/, Barony of Cynnabar, Lady Hanna Schreiber, Chronicler.

*Best Special Interest Newsletter *
East Kingdom:/ Tisane/ (East Kingdom Herbalists and Apothecaries Guild),
Lady Johanna le Mercer, Editor.

*Best Regular Feature:*
AEthelmearc: Crossword Puzzle, Lady Marija Kotok, /Sylvan Glen's Purgatory
Press, /Shire of Sylvan Glenn.
An Tir: /Ask Vlad/, THL Vladimir Andreivich Aleksandrov, /The Portcullis/,
Barony Shire of Cold Keep, Kingdom of An Tir
An Tir:/ /, Onora Beccan ingen Cennetig, /The Leaf Lette/, Shire of
Myrtleholt.
An Tir: /Profiles in Arms/, THL Ian MacKynnes, /The Flames of the Dragon/,
Barony of Dragon's Laire
Caid: /Dame Abigail/, Anonymous, /Baronial Banner/, Barony of Starkhafn.
Caid:/ All Things Great for Smalls/, Lady Siobhan na bhFeadh, /The Tydes/,
Barony of Lyondemere.
East: Crosswords, Frigga Halladottir, /The Cascadian/, Shire of Glenn Linn.
East: Word Search, Lady Svea the Short-sighted, /The Sandpiper/, Shire of
Barren Sands.
Middle: /Dining with Doc/, Master Edouard Halidai, /The Gryphon's Tale/,
Barony of Flaming Gryphon.

*Best Article:*
AEthelmearc: "Sunscreen Was Invented By Vikings," Baron Malcolm Fraser, /The
Vigilance/, Shire of Heronter.
An Tir: "Notto Scale: Mapmakers to Popes, Princes, and Peasants," THL
Rycheza z Porska, /The Flames of the Dragon/, Barony of Dragon's Laire.
Atlantia: "Documentation and How To Do Well in Arts & Sciences
Competitions," Lady Aislinn ingen Niall, /Edicts & Epistles/, Barony of 
Black Diamond.
Caid: "About the Cotehardie," Johanna von Nurnberg, /The Tydes/, Barony of
Lyondemere.
Ealdormere: "Period Thorn Needles," Dragul Vodnikov, /Skraeling Althing
Chronicle/, Barony of Skraeling Althing.
Ealdormere: "My First A-Frame," Lady Thorfinna gra'feldr, /The Tankard/,
Canton of Ard Chreag.
East Kingdom: "Astronomy for the Citybound-A Guide to the Pennsic Skies,"
Morwenna Darward, /The Masthead/, Barony of Dragonship Haven.
East Kingdom: "How The Middle Ages Influenced American Independence," Scotti
mac Curraugh, /Knightly Knews/, Shire of Montevale.
Middle: "Don't Fear the Fabric Store (Part 1)," THL Rosalyn MacGregor, /The
Citadel/, Barony of Cynnabar.

*Best Artwork*
AEthelmearc: Cover Art (April/May 2006), Lady Colette de Paris, /Fewmet/,
Barony of Thescore.
Ansteorra: Cover Art, Lord Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe, /Mercurius
Provincialus/ , Province of Mooneschadowe
An Tir: Cover, (xxx), THL Felicia of the Truelayne, /Leaf Lette, /Shire of
Myrtleholt.
An Tir: Cover Art , Lady Lasairiona inghean Uilliam na Seoltadh, /The North
Wind,/ Barony of Lion's Gate.
An Tir: Cover Art, Lady Fjorlief in Haga, /The Looking Glass,/ Barony of
Glymm Mere.
Atlantia: Cover Art (Vol. 23 Issue 5), Baroness Nastsiia Rosenzweig, /Edicts
and Epistles/, Barony of Black Diamond.
Ealdormere: Artwork throughout, May 2005 edition, Lady Muirne Ultach, /The
Unicorn's Tale, /Shire of Trinovantia Nova.
Ealdormere: Cover and interior art, () , Lady Gudrun of Tor Brant,
/Skraeling Althing Chronicle, /Barony of Skraeling Althing.
East: Cover Art, Lady Adrienne d'Evreux and Lord Iain of Malagentia, Jan/Feb
2006 issue, /The Moonstone/, Province of Malagentia.
Middle Kingdom: Cover Art (June 2005) Duchess Sabine de Rouen, /The
Gryphon's Tale/, Barony of Flaming Gryphon.

*Best Poetry or Short Fiction:*
AEthelmearc: "A Gentle in Delftwood," Clarice Roan, /Full Tilt,/ Barony of
Delftwood.
Artemisia: "The Beast," Lord Darius Coligny, /Moose Call/, Barony of Arn
Hold.
Caid: "The Advent of the Amber Drake Maiden," Duchess Natalya de Foix, /The
Tydes,/ Barony of Lyondemere.
Ealdormere: "Dragons Ode to a Heavenly Bean," THL Isabella Oakwood,
/Skraeling Althing Chronicle/, Barony of Skraeling Althing.
Ealdormere: "Eight-fingers' Tale", Master Hector of the Black Height, /The
Eoforing,/ Canton of Eoforwic.
East: "The Tyger Roars," Baroness Selena D'Ambra, /The Masthead/, Barony of
Dragonship Haven.
East: "Godfather's Lullabye," Lady Chiara da Montepulciano, /Wyrm Woods,/ ,
Barony of Dragon Dormant.
Gleann Abhann: "A Kingdom Baptized by Storm, " THL Peregrine Fairchilde,
/Water Spark/, Shire of Lagerdamm.
Gleann Abhann: Untitled poem, Adrienne Goodwine, /The Bayou Tapestry/,
Barony of Axemoor.