Awards
A great way to recognise someone's contributions to the Barony, Principality and the Kingdom is to recommend them for an Award. For those who put the time and effort in the areas they take interest in, to learn, create, teach, fight, cook, organise and keep the wheels turning in the background, there are many awards that they can be given by the respective Royals. Some of these carry titles, such as an Award of Arms which is given by Principality or Kingdom Royals and officially recognises the recipient as a Noble of the Court.
If you have encountered a member of the SCA that you think is deserving of recognition for something they have done or continue to do, there is likely an Award for it!
Recommend someone for an award
There are different types of awards that are given out by the Barony of Eplaheimr as well as awards given by the Principality of Insulae Draconis and Kingdom of Drachenwald. You can find out more about the various award names and descriptions on the Order of Precedence (the list of who has what award, called OP for short) on the Drachenwald Website.
To make an Award recommendation visit https://op.drachenwald.sca.org/recommend. Use the Search section to look for the person to see if they have any previous Awards (including the one you think they should get! Sometimes they might already have it - but sometimes the Order of Precedence might not be current.). If you already know what you want them to get, click on "Recommend" and fill out the webform as best you can.
From here, the Royals will read the recommendations, decide if they wish to give the Award, commission an official Scroll from their wonderful army of scribes, and present the Award in Court if the recipient is at the event - or make alternative arrangements if they are not.
Barony of Eplaheimr Awards
Tuatha de Dillon
Award for youth excellence and example in behaviour. Given to reward children for setting good examples of manners and behaviour and also to commemorate Lord Dylan, who passed far too young.
Tuatha de Clogh Ogham
Award for achievement in Arts and Sciences. Given to reward children who show promise, dedication and improvement in single or multiple areas of the Arts and Sciences. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Cú Seirbhís
Award for youth service to the Barony and the SCA. Given to reward children who continually display willingness to help out, who make a good contribution, and can be pro-active. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Setanta
Award for Youth prowess in combat and arts martial. Given to children who show progress and eagerness to further their training in any combat type. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Craiftine
Award for youth achievement in Bardic arts and performance. Given to children who demonstrate ability and continued advancement in a Bardic art. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Charbahd Óir
Award for service to the Barony and the SCA. Given to those who demonstrate continued dedication and willingness to serve the Barony and the SCA in whatever capacity their skills are best suited to, and who do so with distinction. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Lunula
Award for achievements in the Arts. Given to those who continue to show achievement in their knowledge, skill in execution, and willingness to teach in their chosen arts. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Dhéise
Award for achievements in the Sciences. Given to those who continue to show achievement in their knowledge, skill in execution, and willingness to teach in their chosen sciences. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Lámh Airgid
Award for excellence and example in noble speech and behaviour. Given to those who, by their words and actions, bring harmony to the Barony and the SCA, with no thought of reward.
Tuatha Corn na Cogadh
Award for prowess in combat and arts martial. Given to those who demonstrate ongoing achievement and dedication to their chosen martial arts. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha de Filí
Award for achievement in bardic arts and performance. Given for excellence and achievements in entertainment, skill in execution, talent and ability in their chosen Bardic arts. This can be given multiple times for different areas of achievement, so it is important to list why.
Tuatha d’Coire
Award for hospitality, care and assistance given without thought of reward, for the benefit of any. Given to those who welcome all, give of theirs so that others may have, are the first to render aid, and ensure that all feel welcome.
Tuatha d’Eala
Award for a friend to the Barony. One who does not reside within the Barony (never, or not any more), but whose actions and words have benefited the Barony greatly or those who live within it. Given also to members of the Barony who leave it’s borders.