Baronial awards are given to people in recognition of service, achievement, good deeds, or for many other reasons.
Bunny Tail: This is usually the first Baronial recognition a person gets and is used to acknowledge that a newcomer is now “one of us” and is a valued member of the Barony. Note: a synthetic “tail” of faux fur is available by request.Carrots of Excellence: A Carrot of Excellence recognizes the actions of an individual or group who went above and beyond, did something particularly kind, or otherwise deserves informal recognition for deeds in the Barony. While the other baronial awards tend to be for a cumulative contribution, a carrot is an on-the-spot way Their Excellencies can say “We saw that, and it was awesome!” Carrots may be given to any society citizen. | |
Great Chalice of Skraeling Althing: This award is given to an individual or individuals who are seen as exemplars of authenticity in their recreation, and whose qualities of service, hospitality, courtesy, dress and deportment are foremost. Specifically, it recognizes the person or persons who have advanced the cause of authenticity in diverse aspects of Baronial life. This award is open to any member of the Barony regardless of rank or office. As this award will make the recipient(s) the Baronial Cup Bearer(s), it will be presented in succession. | |
Order of the Black Hare: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement and contributions to the Arts and Sciences within the Barony of Skraeling Althing. | |
Order of the Friends of the Hare: This award is the equivalent of the Order of the Hare Salient, but is given to people from outside the Barony of Skraeling Althing or to people who are leaving the Barony to move elsewhere. | |
Order of the Hare Salient: This is the Baronial-level service award and is given for outstanding service to the Barony of Skraeling Althing. | |
Order of the Hare Valiant: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement and contributions to the Martial Arts within the Barony of Skraeling Althing. The “Martial Arts” include: armoured combat, rapier combat, archery and equestrian activities. | |
Order of the Hare Argent: This award is is given in recognition of longstanding and ongoing contributions to the Barony. It recognizes an individual who has demonstrated leadership and mentoring, and has been an ambassador for the Barony to the rest of Ealdormere and beyond. The individual is part of the foundation of what we know as Skraeling Althing, and the Barony would be a poorer place without them. | |
Order of the Tantony: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement and contributions within the SCA by a member of the Barony of Skraeling Althing who is less than 16 years of age. The Tantony is the smallest bell in a carillon of bells. Even the smallest voice contributes to the harmony of the Barony. |