Westermark Awards

The Order of the Brick

Members named to the Order are recognized for their long standing support and hard work, whether or not they serve or have ever served as an official of the Barony of the Westermark.The symbol of this Order is a stone in the shape and color of a brick that may be worn as a piece of personal adornment.

Listing of all Members of the Order of the Brick

Pearl of the Westermark

Pearl of the Westermark, created by Corwyn and Susanna as the "Silver Ring", then about six months later it became the Pearl of the Westermark. This award is given for singularly identifiable act of service to the Barony and can be given multiple times. The token is a necklace with a freshwater pearl, surrounded by a gold bead and ametheyst on one side, and a gold bead and a hematite (or any other black stone bead) on the other.

Listing of all Recipients of the Pearl of the Westermark

Lighthouse of the Westermark

Given to Officers of the Westermark when they step down in recognition of their service to the Barony, at the wish of the Baronage for outstanding work.

Listing of all Those Recognized as a Lighthouse of the Westermark

Light of Liberation (Closed)

Given to officers of the Barony when they retire from their offices. Not known if this is automatic, or Baron's/Baroness' choice.

Closed in the fall of 2024 during a revision of Westermark Awards.

Listing of all Listing of all Lights of Liberation

Purple Heart Pearl of the Westermark

Purple Heart Pearl of the Westermark, a subcategory of the Pearl of the Westermark created by Martin and Chiara. This award is given to members of the Barony who sacrifice themselves (via physical injury) while serving the Barony. This award can be given multiple times but Martin and Chiara sincerely hope not. Based on the Pearl, the only difference being the freshwater pearl is purple in the shape of a heart.

Listing of all Recipients of the Purple Heart Pearl of the Westermark

The Order of the Westermark

Order of the Westermark is the first award created by Catalin and Ana. The award was later split into 3 categories: Arts (Blue), Service (White), and War (Green). If a second OW is awarded, the awardee receives only the appropriate color ribbon. The award is a large circle with the letter "W" in the center, and five rondels underneath the "W".

Listing of all Members of the Order of the Westermark

Chef of the Westermark

Recognition of amazing cooking skills. The symbol of the award is an apron bearing the very mark of the Wester (yes, the very mark of the Wester) as token to inform all of this indenture to the service of the Barony.

Listing of all Those Recognized as Chefs of the Westermark

Commodore of the Westermark

Winner of the annual rain-gutter regatta.

Listing of all Current and Past Commodores of the Westermark

Thug of the Westermark

This is the victor in the annual Westermark Tournament. Regalia for this position is a plastic horned Viking Helm and a plastic club with a nail through it, and the regalia for the Thugget is a wig and club.

Listing of all Current and Former Thugs of the Westermark

Sharp of the Westermark

The Consort's Rapier Champion. The Sharp will be chosen by the Consort from the participants in the annual Westermark Rapier Tournament. The regalia for this position includes: a musketeer's hat and a plastic sword.

Listing of all Current and Past Sharps of the Westermark

Hood of the Westermark

The Hood of the Westermark is the Consort's Archery Champion. Regalia for this position is a Robin Hood hat, an arrow through head (novelty item), and a favor that goes with the title.

Listing of all Current and Past Hoods of the Westermark

Baronial Guard

Current and past members of the Westermark Baronial Guard.

Listing of all Current and Past Members of the Baronial Guard

First Sword of Esfenn

The title of "First Sword" and sword are given to one who the Baron and Baroness believe embodies the characteristics of an up and coming swordsman as demonstrated at the Westermark tournament. The title and sword will be passed on at the annual tournament.

Renamed to the First Sword of Esfenn during the fall of 2024.

Listing of all Current and Past First Swords

Markee

Chosen by the Baron and Baroness from those who perform various Bardic Arts throughout the year or the annual competition.

Listing of all Current and Former Markees of the Westermark

Shepherd of the Westermark

Winner of the Bushkazie (Shepherd) competition, held at Westermark Madness each year. Regalia for this position is a basket of stuffed sheep.

Listing of all Current and Past Shepherds of the Westermark