Awards

The SCA utilizes a merit-based recognition system of awards that functions on several levels. Awards are given in recognition of service, skill in the arts and sciences, fighting prowess, as well as inspiration and leadership. There are different levels of awards dependent on achievement level. Members of the populace may receive an award from the Kingdom of An Tir, the Principality of Tir Righ, or the Barony of Seagirt.

Most of these awards are given based on recommendations by other members of the populace. You do not have to be a paid SCA member to recommend someone for an award. All you need to do is write a letter of recommendation and submit it either via online form or directly to the Baron and Baroness via email.

How long will it take for a recommendation to become an award?

Provided that the recommendation is approved by the Baron and Baroness, it takes at least 6 weeks of turnaround time for an award recipient to receive their accolades. This is because it takes our talented scribes time to prepare the scrolls and charters that serve as beautiful reminders of the award.

Award Recommendation Templates:

If you aren't sure how to write a recommendation or struggle with putting your praise into words, please feel free to use the award recommendation templates provided underneath each award level listed below. They will walk you through the process of making a recommendation and provide all the links and information you'll need in one handy spot!

Martial Awards

The Order of the Narwhal

This award is to commend and recognize warriors (heavy, rapier, archery, thrown weapons, etc.) for excellence in at least two of the following martial qualities: fighting, teaching, armouring, chivalry, and leadership. Members are selected by recommendation to the Baron and Baroness. The insignia of the order is a mini narwhal horn bound with gold wire. Blazon: (Fieldless) An alicorn fesswise argent.

Instituted by: Thegn Uilliam mac Ailleacuten vhic Seacuteamus and Baronossa Theocharista Irena Diaconia, the founding Baron and Baroness of Seagirt.

Service & Leadership Awards

The Rock

This is an award for service, It is given at their Excellencies' pleasure to those gentles who have performed outstanding service to the barony. The insignia is a small bag containing a stone, chosen by Their Excellencies with consideration of the attributes of each particular recipient.

Instituted by: Baron Sir William mac Brennan and Voevoda Nadezdha Toranova.

The Seal of Approval

This award is given to those members of the populace who show leadership towards positive change within our Barony. This can take the form of starting something they are inspired by or those who create quiet positive change by being a positive role model to others. The insignia is a seal azure (to be approved at a later date).

Instituted by: Landmannar Wulfgar Bradax and Baronö Anikó Melyes in ASLIX.

The Order of the Seagull

This is Seagirt's award for service in depth over a long period of time. It is a consulting order, and candidates names are presented to the Baron and Baroness for consideration. The insignia of the Order is a seagull volant, most commonly in the form of a pewter token. It pre-dates Seagirt's elevation to Barony.

Newcomers and Hospitality Awards

The Orca

This award was originally presented at Their Excellencies' pleasure to households, guilds or individual gentles for service to the Barony. The insignia is a small pewter orca painted black and white.

The original Orca closed when Uilliam and Theocharista stepped down as ruling Baron and Baroness of Seagirt; however, the Orca was revived by Baron Conall MacLagmayn and Baroness Letitia Talbott as a way to acknowledge and reward newcomer involvement in the Barony.

Instituted by: Thegn Uilliam mac Ailleacuten vhic Seacuteamus and Baronossa Theocharista Irena Diaconia.
Revived by: Baron Conall MacLagmayn and Baroness Letitia Talbott

Get to know the Barony of Seagirt by completing the following challenges for your Orca:

The Torch and Key

This award is given to those members of the populace who go out of their way to help newcomers. The Insignia is a torch headed key.

Instituted by: Baron Ming Lum Pee and Baroness Elina Karsdottir.

The Beacon of Insula Magna

This award is presented to individuals who exemplifies the ideals of the combined Insula Magna branches on the island. It is a consulting order, which means that the people who have already received the award discuss who else they see as having the qualities of community and working together on our fair isle. Candidates names are presented to the Baron and Baroness for consideration. Those who have the award can often be seen wearing a blue arm sash with a red fringe and a signal beacon (a burning fire).

Instituted by: Barwn James Llewellyn ap Gruffydd and Barwnes Tangwystl verch Glyn.

Arts, Sciences, and Performance Awards

The Silent Hammer

This award is presented for unheralded achievement in the Sciences. The Insignia is a small hammer. It pre-dates Seagirt's elevation to Barony.

The Silent Harp

This award is presented for unheralded achievement in the Arts. The Insignia is an unstrung harp (hence, silenced). It pre-dates Seagirt's elevation to Barony.

The Spirit of Violante

In loving memory of Sergeant Myrranda de Medici who lived to dance. This award is given for excellence in dance, for example, teaching, performance ability or attending demos. The insignia is a Dragonfly.

Instituted by: Barwn James Llewellyn ap Gruffydd and Barwnes Tangwystl verch Glyn.

Children and Youth Awards

The Order of the Sea Otter

This is a children's award for service. Members are selected by recommendation to the Baron and Baroness. The insignia of the Order is a small badge with a sea otter on a blue background.

Instituted by: Thegn Uilliam mac Ailleacuten vhic Seacuteamus and Baronossa Theocharista Irena Diaconia.

The Order of the Bear

This order was originally established by Baron Sir William mac Brennan and Voevoda Nadezdha Toranova for the adolescent gentles in Seagirt. The original order was discontinued in 2015 and the honours have been split into three separate awards, listed below.

The Black Bear

This is an award for adolescents in the barony for martial prowess and skill. The insignia of the award is a necklace with a black bear.

The Golden Bear

This is an award for adolescents in the barony for service. The insignia of the award is a necklace with a gold bear.

The Silver Bear

This is an award for adolescents in the barony for their accomplishments in Arts & Sciences. The insignia of the award is a necklace with a silver bear.

The Barony of Seagirt

Baronial Award Recommendations

Principality Award Recommendations

Kingdom Award Recommendations

Seagirt's Baronial Awards