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Criteria for Ring 183 Awards
Wansborough Best Comedy Magic Trophy
The trophy was donated in 1985 to the VMC by Bill Wansborough for presentation annually to:
"The Club magician(s) who presents the best comedy act at a function organized by the VMC".
1. Competitors will perform during the first part of the Mirth and Magic Stage Show or, if this is not held, at a Wacky Wednesday.
2. There must be a minimum of three participants for a valid competition.
3. Competitors must be members in good standing of the VMC.
4. Acts will be planned not to exceed 8 minutes.
5. The members of the audience will be the judges for the competition. They will receive a ballot form with the names of the competitors. At the finish of the competition they will be asked to tear off from the ballot form the name of their choice for the best comedy act and to drop it into a ballot box.
6. Ballots will be counted by an assigned member of the Club. The competitor with the most ballots will be announced as the winner at the end of the show.
7. While there are many forms of humour including those related to the allied arts such as ventriloquism and clowning, competitors should understand that the trophy is for COMEDY MAGIC so that magic must be given appropriate emphasis in their acts. Also, the audience will likely include young folk as well as adults so good taste must be used in the selection of material.
Farquhar Magician of the Year Trophy
The trophy was donated to the VMC in 1985 by Bill Farquhar for presentation annually to the VMC magician who during the year:
"Made an exceptional contribution to meeting the objectives of the Club and whose magic activities outside the Victoria Magic Circle brought credit to magicians and the Art of Magic".
1. The Club President will nominate in November a member to oversee the selection process.
2.Selection will be by vote of members in good standing who have attended a minimum of four regular meetings of the club during the period January to November inclusive. The list of eligible voters will be provided by the club secretary.
3. No one can be selected twice in succession. Last year’s winner is not eligible.
4. No member can win the award more than three times. For details on the three-time limit refer to Awards, Farquhar Trophy, in the Plans and Policy Manual.
5. Sometime after the November club meeting the eligible voting members will be contacted for their selection by the member nominated by the president.
6. Selection of the winner will be by a majority of recorded votes.
7. The winner of the trophy will be announced at the Annual Magic Dinner.
8. Where possible a member of the Farquhar family will make the presentation.
9. The Recipient of the Farquhar Award does not pay VMC dues for the following year, as a token of appreciation for their hard work. This sponsorship was bestowed with the award in 1985 when the Farquhar Family gave the VMC a cheque for $1000.00.
The Club President will make sure that information on the upcoming nomination process for the Farquhar Trophy is contained in the NOVEMBER Newsletter and factors to be considered in making the selection will be included. These could include; volunteer work, attendance record at club meetings and functions and contributing at functions by organizing, performing or helping. It is important that the voting members know the criteria and have time to consider their selection before being contacted.
Tony Award
This award, donated by Tony Eng, will be presented annually. to:
"The Club magician who performs the most original close-up trick or routine."
1. The club meeting(JAN) directly before the Annual Magic Dinner will be dedicated to the competition for the Tony Award .
2. The trick or routine must be close-up in nature and demonstrate distinct elements of originality in concept and/or presentation.
3. There must be a minimum of three performers for a valid competition.
4. The winner will be decided by ballot of all members present and selected guests at the end of the competiton.
4. A list of suggested areas for consideration to help in voting will be displayed on a board at the time of the competition. This list will decided by the Club Executive and made available to prospective competitors before the competiton. Click HERE for more details.
5. The winner will normally be presented with the Tony Trophy at the Annual Magic Dinner.
Round Table Annual Award
This award is presented annually at the Round Table meeting in September to:
"The magician who has shown in the past year the most growth in performing and presenting magic or who has contributed the most to the ongoing development of the Round Table group".
Selection will be by a committee of Round Table members nominated by the Round Table Chairman.
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