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                                                                              Kingdom Awards

                                                                              Members of the SCA who have been recognized by their Kingdoms for their service & participation.
                                                                              We're not usually ones to talk about awards, but just this once...

                                                                              Awards given to the Household of The Mountain Confederation

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                                                                              The Award of the Dragon's Teeth (Middle Kingdom)
                                                                              • given to the Household at Pennsic XXXVII, after the Rapier Woods Battle.  This award is those groups who have performed dramatic deeds in the Arts Martial on behalf of the kingdom, above and beyond that normally expected. It is often awarded on the field at the time the deed was witnessed.
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                                                                              The Order of the Golden Alce  (AEthelmearc)
                                                                              • given during Morghun and Meirwen's reign as Prince and Princess, for accomplishments in the martial arts and sciences.
                                                                              The Award of the Sable Falcon (Ansteorra)
                                                                              • given to the household at Pennsic War XXVI  by the Sovereign [Kein MacEwan and Alisha MacLeod] for recognition of those who have striven greatly to further their skill and capabilities in heavy weapons combat, who are involved in arts and basic heraldry, display courtly graces and manners, and chivalrous conduct on and off the field. 
                                                                              • A second Sable Falcon was awarded to the Household at Pennsic XXVII, following the Forlorn Hope Stand against the entire army of the Middle Kingdom.

                                                                              Society Royals

                                                                              Kings/Queens

                                                                              • Margaret Ny Connor, Queen to Ruslan Novgorodcev @ Pennsic 21  (not a current member)

                                                                              Society Peerages

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                                                                              Order of the Chivalry

                                                                              (Knights and Masters of Arms are referred to collectively as the Order of Chivalry and by SCA Corpora are equal members of the same Order.)
                                                                              • Cormac Dubh, Knight
                                                                              • Tyrack, Knight
                                                                              • Vykor, Knight
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                                                                              Order of the Laurel
                                                                              (given for recognition of mastery of an art or science, who is considered to have broad knowledge of his or her field(s) throughout the SCA period, with such concentration on one or more areas that he or she can aptly be called an "expert ")
                                                                              • Alicia Langland
                                                                              • Cameron Fitzrory
                                                                              • Gille MacDomnhuill
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                                                                              Order of the Pelican
                                                                              (service that make a significant difference to the members of the Kingdom or Society)
                                                                              • Alicia Langland
                                                                              • Bronwyn MacFhionghuin
                                                                              • Lenora of the Willows  (Proteges Erzebet Fauconneau & Keldra Deitrichdottir)

                                                                              AEthelmearc

                                                                              The Sylvan Kingdom of AEthelmearc is comprised of central/western Pennsylvania, western New York & West Virginia.
                                                                              Grant of Arms:
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                                                                              Order of the Gage
                                                                              (given to recognize accomplishments in the heavy lists and melee fields)
                                                                              • Havoc the Wild
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                                                                              Order of the Scarlet Guard
                                                                              (given to recognize accomplishments of the archers of Æthelmearc)
                                                                              • Brada AEthelward
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                                                                              Order of the Millrind
                                                                              (given to recognize service to the kingdom.)
                                                                              • Aindreas MacGhille Fhiontaigh
                                                                              • Brada AEthelward
                                                                              • Bronwyn MacFhionghuin
                                                                              • Havoc the Wild
                                                                              • Lenora of the Willows
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                                                                              Order of the Fleur d'AEthelmearc
                                                                              (given to recognize skill in the gentler arts)
                                                                              • Bronwyn MacFhionghuin
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                                                                              Order of the White Horn
                                                                              (given to recognize accomplishments in those martial areas not recognized by the Orders of Gage, the White Scarf, or the Scarlet Guard)
                                                                              • Shoshida Tora Gozen
                                                                              Awards of Arms:
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                                                                              Order of the Keystone
                                                                              (given for service to the kingdom, including teaching and autocratting)
                                                                              • Aindreas MacGhille Fhiontaigh
                                                                              • Andreas Jager von Holstein
                                                                              • Angus McClerie
                                                                              • Brada AEthelward
                                                                              • Beathan Iaian a'Dubhghlais
                                                                              • Bronwyn MacFhionghuin
                                                                              • Brychen Silverfist
                                                                              • Havoc the Wild
                                                                              • Kathryn ab Glennha
                                                                              • Keldra Deitrichdottir
                                                                              • Lenora of the Willows
                                                                              • Lady Rhiannon fila Catell
                                                                              • Shoshida Tora Gozen
                                                                              • Siearra MacMillion
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                                                                              Order of the Sycamore
                                                                              (given for accomplishments in the peaceful arts and sciences, including entertaining and research)
                                                                              • Aindreas MacGhille Fhiontaigh
                                                                              • Arden MacIlhatten
                                                                              • Bronwyn MacFhionghuin
                                                                              • Dearbhforgaill an Chomhaidh
                                                                              • Lenora of the Willows
                                                                              • Shoshida Tora Gozen
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                                                                              Order of the Golden Alce
                                                                              (given for accomplishments in the martial arts and sciences)
                                                                              • Aindreas MacGhille Fhiontaigh
                                                                              • Andreas Jager von Holstein
                                                                              • Angus McClerie
                                                                              • Brada AEthelward
                                                                              • Brychen Silverfist
                                                                              • Havoc the Wild
                                                                              • Marcan an Fhasaigh
                                                                              • Rhiannon fila Catell
                                                                              • Shoshida Tora Gozen
                                                                              Non-Armigerous Awards:
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                                                                              Order of the Cornelian
                                                                              (given to honor courtesy. The token is a carnelian gemstone.)
                                                                              • Brychen Silverfist
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                                                                              Order of the Garnet
                                                                              • Kreblock Aftenbakke der Schwarze

                                                                              Queen's Award for Excellence

                                                                              (given or excellence in the eyes of the crown)
                                                                              • Desiree, the horse of Rhiannon filia Catell & Marcan an Fhasaigh, received this award for noting that even in her advanced years, she had borne not one but two riders during the Tournament.  The award was bestowed to her at Court at Melee Madness on May 31 A.S. 43 held in the Barony of Endless Hills, and is, to our knowledge, the only Horse in the Known World to have been called to Court to be given such an award.

                                                                              East Kingdom

                                                                              The East Kingdom covers Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania and New York, the New England states and eastern Canada.
                                                                              Court Baroness
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donfrey  (2009)
                                                                              • Ysabeau de Saint Wanderielle  (2007)
                                                                              Grants of Arms:
                                                                              Grant of Arms
                                                                              (given at the royalty's discretion)
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey
                                                                              • Ysabeau de Saint Wanderielle
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                                                                              Companion of the Silver Crescent
                                                                              (given for service: either long service within an area of the Kingdom from which the entire Kingdom benefits, or by continuing service in ways which directly benefit a large portion of the Kingdom)
                                                                              • Derek Fairhair
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey
                                                                              • Ysabeau de Saint Wanderielle
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                                                                              Companion of the Maunche
                                                                              (for arts & sciences, either for excellence in one specific area or for surpassing competence in several)
                                                                              • Arden MacIlhatten
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey
                                                                              • T'gellen der Auslander
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                                                                              Companion of the Saggitarious
                                                                              (given to those who show superior prowess at target archery, and who have distinguished themselves in archery in one of the following areas; teaching and demonstrating the art of archery, making archery equipment or by helping to arrange archery at events and/or sites.)
                                                                              • Harold of York (now, Izumi Tatsuaki)
                                                                              Orders of Honor:
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                                                                              Companion of the Burdened Tyger
                                                                              (presented to those gentles associated with running an event or an aspect of an event which the Crown attended, and which They feel was well above the normal standard of excellence in the Kingdom.)
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey
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                                                                              Companion of the Tyger's Cub
                                                                              (for children who display admirable virtue and decorum at events. Members are entitled to act as pages to the royalty until they reach the age of 18)
                                                                              • Lady Sophia von Eisental
                                                                              Companion of Troubadours
                                                                              (given for vocal entertainment, & especially for encouraging others to join in or respond in kind. The traditional token is a cup.)
                                                                              • Dearbhforgaill an Chomhaidh
                                                                              Companion of Gawain
                                                                              (given to honor and recognize those young people (up to and including the age of 17) who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor, honor, chivalry, courtesy, and leadership within a youth martial activity.)
                                                                              • Lady Sophia von Eisental
                                                                              Other Awards:
                                                                              King's Cypher
                                                                              (given by the king, at his last court, to those who were of exceptional service during his reign. It recognizes those who have been the pillars of the Crown, beyond the call of duty. No more than ten Cyphers may be awarded during a reign.)
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey (Konrad)
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey (Konrad II)
                                                                              Queen's Honour of Distinction
                                                                              (given by the Queen to recognize an act, a series of acts, or general behavior that is not already properly recognized by other Kingdom orders and awards. The token of the honor shall be specified in each reign by the Queen.)
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey  (Brenwen)
                                                                              King's Esteem of Merit
                                                                              (given by the King to acknowledge special merit in an act, a series of acts, or general behavior that is not already properly recognized by other East Kingdom awards. Recommendations for this honor will not be requested or entertained)
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey  (Konrad II)

                                                                              Society Award of Arms

                                                                              A-F

                                                                              • Aindreas MacGhille Fhiontaigh
                                                                              • Andreas Jager von Holstein
                                                                              • Angus McClerie
                                                                              • Arden MacIlhatten
                                                                              • Brada AEthelward
                                                                              • Bronwyn MacFhionghui
                                                                              • Brychen Silverfist
                                                                              • Cameron Fitzrory
                                                                              • Dearbhforgaill an Chomhaidh
                                                                              • Deirdre Kildare
                                                                              • Elizabeth Caynges
                                                                              • Ellesbeth Donofrey
                                                                              • Elidth the adopted

                                                                              G-P

                                                                              • Gozen, Shoshida Tora
                                                                              • Grania filia Briani
                                                                              • Izumi Tatsuaki
                                                                              • Jochen Blitzkopf
                                                                              • Kathryn ab Glennha
                                                                              • Keldra Dietrichdottir
                                                                              • Kreblock Aftenbakke der Schwarze
                                                                              • Lenora of the Willows
                                                                              • Michael Wernsdorf

                                                                              Q-Z

                                                                              • _Serena Magdalena Da Riva_  (formerly Sharon Dunsmore)
                                                                              • Siearra MacMillion
                                                                              • Sophia von Eisental
                                                                              • Talun the Bastard
                                                                              • Therion Calgate
                                                                              • Thorvaaldr Friarsverth
                                                                              • Zara the Quiet

                                                                              ...not too bad for mercenary scum...