A compendium of the awards of the Summits, including the history, description details, token or symbol description, status and other information relevant to each Summits award and order.
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The first level of armigerous rank awarded by the Crown generally to those who have become recognized integrated participants in the Society. The Crown of An Tir can grant Principality Coronets the privilege of bestowing AA’s to subjects of Their Principalities in the name of the Crown. Those who have achieved an Award level rank are given the title of Lord, Lady, Noble; (Name), Armiger; (Given name), Armiger, or (Name) nobilis.
Bestowed upon children who are deserving of acknowledgement for their contributions to the Principality. Traditionally a golden star is given as a token. This award was created by Berek von
Langental and Liesel von Langental and first given in AS XXXIX.
Presented as a sign of appreciation and honor by the Royal Consort to select gentles who have contributed greatly to the personal care and well being of them. B Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the order, an argent spray of barberry. Previously called the Evergreen. This award was created by Katharine Melville O’Guinn and first given AS XXXIII
A Presented as a sign of appreciation and honor by the Coronet to select gentles who have contributed greatly to the personal care and well being of them. Recipients are entitled to wear a token as created by each Coronet. This award was created by William Geoffrey the Rogue and first given AS XXXVIII.
Presented to those who reside outside the borders of the Principality of the Summits and who make great and note-worthy contributions in support of the Principality. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the award, an argent grail on an azure field. This award was created by Angus McClure and Duana Linette Traherne and first given XXXVII
Bestowed for notable contributions to the arts and sciences of the Principality. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent grail within an annulet on a vert field. Due to the varied nature of the award, a recipient may receive more than one of the same or different types of grails. This award was created by Angus McClure and Duana Linette Traherne and first given AS XXXV
Bestowed for notable contributions to the martial endeavors. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent grail within an annulet on a sable field. Due to the varied nature of the award, a recipient may receive more than one of the same or different types of grails.
This award was created by Angus McClure and Duana Linette Traherne and first given AS XXXV
Bestowed for notable contributions through service as a Principality Officer. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent grail within an annulet on a purpure field.
Due to the varied nature of the award, a recipient may receive more than one of the same or different types of grails. This award was created by Keith the Wanderer and Ekatarina Tatiana Aleksandrovna and first given AS XLVIII
A Bestowed for notable contributions to the arts and sciences, service or martial endeavors. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent grail within an annulet on a colored field (vert for arts and science, gules for service, sable for martial, purpure for former Summits Officers). Due to the varied nature of the award, a recipient may receive more than one of the same or different types of grails. This award was created by Angus McClure and Duana Linette Traherne and first given AS XXXV
Bestowed upon those who display outstanding efforts in support of the Coronet during their reign. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, a circlet created for them by each Coronet. Heart of the Summits was created by Gabriel II and Sumayya and first given AS XLV.
Presented to recognize those subjects of the Principality who travel far and wide throughout the Known World and represent the Principality with honor and diplomacy. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent astrolabe on an azure field. Previously known as the Far Traveler This award was created by William Geoffrey the Rogue and Nadezhda Volynskaiia and first given AS XXXVIII.
Bestowed upon those who bring optimism, good company, and Joy and Hope to all who are fortunate to share their company. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, a leaf as recognition of the knightly virtue of Hope. This award is only given once per reign. Joy of the Summits was created by Rustam and Suvia II and first given AS XLV.
Bestowed upon combatants to recognize their extreme fighting prowess and undeterred ferocity on the field of battle. This award was created by Brogan O’Bryant and Johanna Kjoppmanndtr and first given AS XLIV.
Bestowed for excellence in musical display, inspirational performance, or continuing performance throughout the Principality. This award was created by Tryggr Tyresson and Temperance Trewelove and first given AS L
Bestowed to recognize those who give generous donations of largess to the Summits. Members are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, (Fieldless) On a mountain couped argent a chalice azure. This award was created by Njal and Sif and first given AS LIII.
Bestowed to recognize those who excel in research, alchemy, astronomy or any other sciences. This award was created by Ziitos Turk II and Seamus I and first given AS LIII
Bestowed upon merchants who make outstanding and on-going contributions for the enrichment of the Principality and/or the Coronet of the Summits. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, (field less) a chalice azure, five bezants in annulo. This award was created by Berek von Langental and Liesel von Langental and first given AS XLIII.
Bestowed to recognize those who care deeply for and work to safeguard animals. Formerly called the Order of the Tiger of Saint Francis. This award was created by Aaron Duncan and Telisia Brutusdottir and first given AS XLVII
Bestowed by the Royal Consort to combatants who exhibit exemplary chivalry on the field of combat, in any discipline. Members are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, Azure, on a demi-sun issuant from base argent a chalice azure. Formerly called the Guardian of the Stout Hearted (White Hart) Named after Master Kenric MacDonald the Stouthart. This award was created by Keith the Wanderer and Ekatarina Tatiana Aleksandrovna and first given AS XLVIII
Bestowed by the Royal Consort to consorts who elevate the performance and quality of their champion on and off the field. This award was created by Luciano Foscari and Elizabeth Turner de Carlisle and first given AS XLVII
Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as Hunter of the Summits. This award was created by Karolyi Attila Laszlo and Eleanor de Bolton and first given AS LIII
Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as Captain of Eagles. This award was created by Keith the Wanderer and Ekatarina Tatiana Aleksandrovna and first given XLVIII
A Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as Captain of Cats. Formerly called Order of Impresa di Schermidori. This award was created by Luciano Foscari and Elizabeth Turner de Carlisle and first given AS XLVII.
Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as Bard of the Summits. This award was created by Keith the Wanderer and Ekatarina Tatiana Aleksandrovna and first given AS XLVIII
Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as Defender of the Summits. This award was created by Luciano Foscari and Elizabeth Turner de Carlisle and first given AS XLVIII
Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as Alpine Scholar. This award was created by Aaron Duncan and Telisia Brutusdottir and first given AS XLVII
Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as the Captain of Tigers. Formerly called the Order of the Kogot’ Tigra. This award was created by Zittos Turk and Vesta Antonia Aurelia and first given AS L
Bestowed upon an individual’s successful completion of a term as Outrider of the Summits. This award was created by Luciano Foscari and Elizabeth Turner de Carlisle and first given AS XLVIII
Bestowed on individuals who exhibit extraordinary Altruisim. The conduct of the recipient that justifies the award may be performed or occur in the context of the SCA or in a modern capacity for other members of the SCA community residing with in the Summits. This award was created by Bato and Emma von Bern and first given inAS LVII.
Bestowed for excellent service to the Coronet of the Principality of the Summits by a member of the scribal community. This award was created by Bato and Emma von Bern and first given AS LVII
This is a closed order consisting of all those who held the position of Defender (High Chief) or Lady of the Summits prior to the Crown Principality of the Summits being granted status as the Principality of the Summits. Members are entitled to wear a black garter with a grail tippet.
This is a closed order consisting of individuals who, despite overwhelming odds, pursues and displays thoughts, words and deeds that are inspirational to the Coronet and Populace of the Principality. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent gryphon’s wing.
Bestowed to honour those who make extraordinary contributions to the Principality and emulate the ideals and embody the essence of the Principality, the Kingdom and the Laurel Kingdoms. This is a polling order and is given with the recommendation of the current Companions of the Order. The honor shall be bestowed no more than once per Coronet reign and need not be given every reign. The Coronet shall only present this award at a Coronet event. This award was created by Lawrence of the March and Miriam de Xaintrailles and first given AS XXX
Members of the order are those combatants who have placed second in the Coronet Lists. Members are entitled to wear an argent sword bent into a ring. This award was created by Dublin O’Guinn Silverwolf andKatharine Melville O’Guinn and first given in AS XXXIII
Members of the order are the consorts who inspired their combatants to place second in the Coronet Lists. Members are entitled to wear an argent rose wrapped around an argent spear. This award was first given AS XXX.This award was previously known as Morgan’s Rose.
Bestowed by the current Royal Consort to that combatant whom they judge to have been most chivalrous during the Coronet Lists. The recipient shall bear the Shield of Chivalry and display the favor of the Shield of Chivalry. The consort of the recipient shall bear the Baldric of the Shield of Chivalry and carry the Most Honourable List of the names of those combatants and consorts who were previously bestowed this great honour. A new member of the Order is selected at each Coronet Tournament and the regalia is passed on. If a Royal Consort does not wish to award the Shield, it is kept in the possession of the Coronets, until the next Coronet Tournament. This award was first given AS XXVII
Bestowed upon those good gentles who reside within and without the borders of the Principality of the Summits and who make grand and notable contributions to the Principality and/or the Coronet of the Summits. Recipients are entitled to wear a token as created by each Coronet. This award was created by Angus McClure and Duana Linette Traherne and first given AS XXXV
Bestowed by the Companions of the Valorous Estate to gentles who exhibit exemplary courtesy at all times. Members are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, a bayberry spray within an argent heart on an azure field. This award was created by Ekatarina Tatiana Aleksandrovna and first given AS XLVIII. Typically the Companions of the Rose and Valorous Estates are called into court to witness the Royal Consort give this honor.