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RING 216 AWARDS

Award Descriptions

In addition to the awards given for specific contests held throughout the year, Ring 216 honors those members who have demonstrated notable accomplishments in the art of magic or who have made special contributions to the success of our club. A descriptions of these awards is detailed below. The list of past award recipients can be viewed here.

Magician of the Year Award

The competitor who wins first place in at least two competitions for a given year will be awarded Magician of the Year. If no competitor wins at least two of the annual competitions then the Magician of the Year will be awarded based upon a detailed list of criteria. The criteria are divided among the following categories: demonstrated leadership in competitions, performances, mentorship, self- development, and promotion of our Ring.

When possible, the winner of the Magician of the Year Award will be announced at the end of the calendar year via email. Otherwise, the announcement of the winner will be made no later than the January meeting of the following year.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The lifetime achievement award is presented to a Ring 216 member in good standing who, over the years, has achieved notable recognition in the art of magic.

Eligibility for the Life Time Achievement Award is based upon a number of criteria which are intended to provide an objective measure the candidate's achievements and contributions to the art of magic. "A candidate's qualification is a measure, among other things, of his having:

Taught magic and been a mentor and teacher to other magicians
Developed an expertise in several areas of magic
Longevity performing magic and as a Ring 216 member
Performed and or won in various magic shows and clubs or outside events
Belonged to or participated in various Magic Organizations
Created unique magic effects and authored books or published magic articles
Been an administrator in Ring 216 and participated in Ring events

To qualify as a candidate for the award, a nominee must have accumulated a minimum number of points as established by a spreadsheet calculation (available on request) and certified by an awards committee composed of the Ring officers. If more than one qualified candidate is nominated, then the candidate with the most overall points will receive the award.

When possible, the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be announced at the end of the calendar year via email. Otherwise, the announcement of the winner will be made no later than the January meeting of the following year.

Past Award Recipients

Freeman Granum Award - Magician of the Year

2009 none awarded
2008 Cal Tong
2007 Dan Chan
2006 Patrick Reed
2005 Jonathan Steigman
2004 Richard Myer

Wally Gibson Award - Outstanding Mentor / Contributor

2009 Mike Bailes
2008 Patrick Reed
2007 Doug Eakin
2006 Ken King
2005 Joe Caffall
2004 Will Chandler

Lifetime Contribution to Ring 216

2009 Jim Mullen
2008 None Awarded
2007 None Awarded
2006 Jim Blashek
2005 Bruce Jordan

Walk-Around Competition

2010 Cal Tong (People's Choice: Sy Hoff)
2009 Theron Schaub (People's Choice: John Bodine)
2008 Michael Feldman
2007
2006 Mike Bailes (People's Choice: Carey Klenetsky)
2005 Patrick Reed
2004 Richard Myer

Close-Up Competition

2009 Stan Sieler (and People's Choice)
2008 Cal Tong
2007 Dan Chan
2006 Patrick Reed (and People's Choice)
2005 Jonathan Steigman
2004 Richard Meyer

Stage / Parlor Competition

2009 Kim Silverman (and People's Choice)
2008 Cal Tong
2007
2006 Patrick Reed (and People's Choice)
2005 Farrell Dillon
2004 Will Chandler
2003 Richard Myer

Most Improved Magician

2004 John Bodine

Performance Awards

Scott Freda - Most Amazing Flourish; June, 2003
Joe DeRosa - Most Outrageous Premise; August, 2003
Vijay and Vineet - Best Recovery from a Fumble; September, 2003
Patrick Reed - Best Adaptation of a Classic; October, 2003
Patrick Reed - Funniest Routine; December, 2003

Challenge Workshop

June 2003

Psycho Babble of Death
The team of Charlie Gillan, Stan Sieler, Brian Hart, Willie Franklin, and Mark Attwood put together the most entertaining routine from a bag of "junk".

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