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Master William Blackfox (Mark Wallace) was the author and illustrator of the cartoon "Warthaven." Elevated to the Order of the [[Pelican]] on 01/26/1991 by TRM Patrick Michael Gordonne II and Julia de Montoya II of Ansteorra, he gave generously of his time and talents, and was very supportive of the Kingdom Chroniclers until his untimely death in 1997. To honor his memory, the Office of the Society Chronicler sponsors the annual Master William Blackfox Awards to recognize excellence in the work of Chroniclers, newsletter contributors and various kingdom websites.
[[File:Blackfox.gif|300px|right]]Master William Blackfox (Mark Wallace) was the author and illustrator of the cartoon "Warthaven." Elevated to the Order of the [[Pelican]] on 01/26/1991 by TRM Patrick Michael Gordonne II and Julia de Montoya II of Ansteorra, he gave generously of his time and talents, and was very supportive of the Kingdom Chroniclers until his untimely death in 1997. To honor his memory, the Office of the Society Chronicler sponsors the annual Master William Blackfox Awards to recognize excellence in the work of Chroniclers, newsletter contributors and various kingdom websites.


Kingdom Chroniclers make the initial nominations from the works in their Kingdom, and a nomination of work in and of itself is an indication of excellence. In each category, a winner and a Commended entry are chosen. The winners of the William Blackfox Awards, along with those entries recognized as Commended, are announced each fall, and appear in the Kingdom newsletters and [[Tournaments Illuminated]]. (Note: A mostly complete list of winners and nominees also appears on [http://www.sca.org/officers/chronicler/blackfox-awards.html|The William Blackfox Awards] website.)
Kingdom Chroniclers make the initial nominations from the works in their Kingdom, and a nomination of work in and of itself is an indication of excellence. In each category, a winner and a Commended entry are chosen. The winners of the William Blackfox Awards, along with those entries recognized as Commended, are announced each fall, and appear in the Kingdom newsletters and [[Tournaments Illuminated]]. (Note: A mostly complete list of winners and nominees also appears on [http://www.sca.org/officers/chronicler/blackfox-awards.html|The William Blackfox Awards] website.)
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**"The Code Duello"
**"The Code Duello"
*Best Special Interest Newsletter:
*Best Special Interest Newsletter:
**Commendation: A Chronicle of Crown Tourney (Fall and Spring, AS XLI), The [[Circle of Bards]] of Caid, Baroness [[Philippa Llewelyn Schuyler]] and Sir [[William Schuyler]], Editors.
**Commendation: A Chronicle of Crown Tourney (Fall and Spring, AS XLI), The [[Circle of Bards]] of Caid, Baroness [[Philippa Llewelyn Schuyler]] and Sir [[William Schuyler]], Editors
**Nominee: In Vino Veritas, Right Noble [[Brewers' Guild]] of Caid, Lady [[Alais de Saint Germain en Laye]], Editor
**Nominee: In Vino Veritas, Right Noble [[Brewers' Guild]] of Caid, Lady [[Alais de Saint Germain en Laye]], Editor
*Nominees, Best Regular Feature:
*Nominees, Best Regular Feature:
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**"A Brief History of Soap" by THL [[Thea Gabrielle Northernridge]]
**"A Brief History of Soap" by THL [[Thea Gabrielle Northernridge]]
**"Needle Pulling Thread" by Baroness [[Brianna Je Nell Aislynn of Blue Shadows]]
**"Needle Pulling Thread" by Baroness [[Brianna Je Nell Aislynn of Blue Shadows]]
**"Medieval and Renaissance Gardens" by Metressa Jadwiga Zajaczkowa ([[East]]),
**"Medieval and Renaissance Gardens" by Metressa Jadwiga Zajaczkowa ([[East]])
*Honorable Mentions:  
*Honorable Mentions:  
**<i>Phoenix Rising</i>, College of [[Reannag Fhara]], Chronicler: Lord [[Ilar the Cheerful]] "for consistency in publishing a timely, informative, well-formatted and readable newsletter"
**<i>Phoenix Rising</i>, College of [[Reannag Fhara]], Chronicler: Lord [[Ilar the Cheerful]] "for consistency in publishing a timely, informative, well-formatted and readable newsletter"
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*Nominee, Best Special Interest Newsletter: <i>The Chatterbox</i>, THL [[Ygraine o Gaerllion Fawr]] and Lady [[Anna Grace MacKenna]], Editors
*Nominee, Best Special Interest Newsletter: <i>The Chatterbox</i>, THL [[Ygraine o Gaerllion Fawr]] and Lady [[Anna Grace MacKenna]], Editors
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Latest revision as of 07:00, 18 June 2018

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Master William Blackfox (Mark Wallace) was the author and illustrator of the cartoon "Warthaven." Elevated to the Order of the Pelican on 01/26/1991 by TRM Patrick Michael Gordonne II and Julia de Montoya II of Ansteorra, he gave generously of his time and talents, and was very supportive of the Kingdom Chroniclers until his untimely death in 1997. To honor his memory, the Office of the Society Chronicler sponsors the annual Master William Blackfox Awards to recognize excellence in the work of Chroniclers, newsletter contributors and various kingdom websites.

Kingdom Chroniclers make the initial nominations from the works in their Kingdom, and a nomination of work in and of itself is an indication of excellence. In each category, a winner and a Commended entry are chosen. The winners of the William Blackfox Awards, along with those entries recognized as Commended, are announced each fall, and appear in the Kingdom newsletters and Tournaments Illuminated. (Note: A mostly complete list of winners and nominees also appears on William Blackfox Awards website.)

Over the years, the following Caidan citizens and publications have been recognized with both nominations and awards for their work:

SCA Year Calendar Year Recognitions
A.S. 51 05/01/2016-04/30/2017 TBA Fall 2017
A.S. 50 05/01/2015-04/30/2016 TBA Fall 2016
A.S. 49 05/01/2014-04/30/2015
A.S. 48 05/01/2013-04/30/2014
A.S. 47 05/01/2012-04/30/2013
  • Nominees, Best Overall Newsletter:
  • Nominees, Best Layout & Design:
  • Nominee, Best Artwork: Artist: Lady Giovanna Ricci, Serpent's Tongue, Barony of Calafia
  • Nominees, Best Regular Feature:
    • "Dagda's Corner" by Baroness Rutilia Fausta, The Tydes, Barony of Lyondemere, Chronicler: Baroness Rutilia Fausta
    • From the Populace by various authors, Gyldenholt Press
    • "Thor or Loki" by Wolfgar Longfang, Baronial Banner, Barony of Starkhafn, Chronicler: Wolfgar Longfang
  • Nominee, Best Article: "Good Even, Good Robin Hood - Legends of Robin Hood in the Middle Ages and Renaissance" by Duke Guillaume de Belgique, The Serpent's Tongue, Barony of Calafia
  • Nominees, Best Written Contribution to a Newsletter: Both from Gyldenholt Press
    • "Shawl from 8th Century Gotland" by Asfrithr Ulfrithardottir
    • "The Peppermill: In Praise of Fermented Fish" by Master Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
  • Nominees, Best Artistic Contribution to a Kingdom Newsletter: All from The Crown Prints
A.S. 46 05/01/2011-04/30/2012
A.S. 45 05/01/2010-04/30/2011
A.S. 44 05/01/2009-04/30/2010
A.S. 43 05/01/2008-04/30/2009
A.S. 42 05/01/2007-04/30/2008
A.S. 41 05/01/2006-04/30/2007
A.S. 40 05/01/2005-04/30/2006
A.S. 39 05/01/2004-04/30/2005
A.S. 38 05/01/2003-04/30/2004
A.S. 37 05/01/2002-04/30/2003
A.S. 36 05/01/2001-04/30/2002
A.S. 35 05/01/2000-04/30/2001
A.S. 34 05/01/1999 - 04/30/1999