North Carolina State Button Society Awards for 2008

Award 1.           Div. VII-A Sec. 1-20 + 22.  Size 8 Any.  Studio Buttons.

Criteria 1) Variety of Materials and artists. Labeling helpful.

Cash Award. $5, $3, $1                          Submitted by Bev Benjamin

Award 2.           Div. VII-B Sec. 1-20 + 22.  Size 10 Any.  Studio Buttons.

                        Criteria 1) Variety of Materials and artists.                        Labeling helpful.

                        Cash Award. $5, $3, $1                                      Submitted by Bev Benjamin

Award 3.           Div. IX Sec. 1  Size M-L. Celluloid, Class 1-0 – 1-7.

                        Criteria 1) Try to cover all classes.

                        Cash Award  $3, $2, $1                           Submitted by Pat Howard

Award 4.           Div. IX Sec. 1-15.5.  Size Mixed. Miscellaneous materials limited to 23-10.2.2 Balls, including modified balls.

                        Criteria 1) Assorted Materials.  Criteria 2) Pictorial sections.  Criteria 3) OME, decorative finishes.   Must label materials including OME and decorative finish.

                        Cash Award $10, $5, $3                          Submitted by Paula Woods

Award 5.           Div. IX Sec.1–15.5.  Size 25 Any (L)  Assorted materials, specialized to sew-thrus.

                        Limited to those who have been collecting 7 years or less.

                        Criteria 1) Assorted Materials.  Criteria 2) Number of holes.  Criteria 3) Try to represent all pictorial sections.  Labeling helpful.

Cash Award $7, $5, $3                             Submitted by Helen Vance

Award 6.           Div. IX Sec. 1-15.5.  Size 25 Any.

                        Your favorite buttons in assorted materials.  Winners determined by popular vote.

                        Cash Award $3, $2, $1                            Submitted by ENCBC

Award 7.           Div. IX Sec. 4-0-4-6.  Size 25 Any.  Enamels

                        Criteria 1)  Try to represent as many pictorial classes including patterns/symbols as

                        possible.  Criteria 2)  Try to represent as many techniques of enameling as possible.

                        Limited to two studio buttons.

                        Cash Award $5, $3, $2                            Submitted by Carolyn Wyatt

Award 8.           Div. IX Sec. 6.  Size 30 any. Black Glass, Specialized to  10 realistics (see page 63),

10 sew-thrus (look for different number of holes) and 10 patterns and/or symbols (see

Sec 22, Page 59)

                        Criteria 1) Represent all pictorial sections.  Criteria 2) Represent as many classes as

possible in patterns/symbols.  Criteria 3) Look for OME, Decorative finishes in all

groups.

                        Cash Award $10, $5, $3                          Submitted by Maggie Johnson

Award 9.           Div. IX Sec. 7-0, Class 7-2.  Size 20 Large. Clear, colorless glass (note page 41)

                        A metal back, overlay, decorative finish and/or embellishment allowed.  No studio

buttons

                        Cash Award  $10, $5, $3                         Submitted by SMBC

 Award 10.         Div. IX Sec. 17, 18.9 + 20.14.  Size 25 Various. Class 17.0 (animals, assorted), 18.9

(musical Instruments), 20-14 Musicians with instruments (human).

                        Criteria 1) Number of different instruments  Criteria 2) Number of different animals and

                        nationalities of people  Criteria 3)  Assorted Materials

                        Label as to instrument, animal, person’s nationality if identifiable and label as to

                        materials.  Limited to 3 studio buttons.

                        Cash Award $3, $2, $1                           Submitted by June Chapman

Award 11.          Div. IX Sec 17-20 + 22.  Size 25 Any. Specialized to Similes

                        Criteria 1) Different Similes (Must label simile).

                        Criteria 2) Must label as to class (Must have at last one simile from each section).

                        Criteria 3) Assorted Materials.  (Label if possible).

                        Limit of  3 Studios.  Example of Simile:  “Life is just a bowl of cherries”

                        Cash Award $3, $2, 1                                         Submitted by Susan Reding

Award 12.          Div IX Sec 18, Class 18-0–18-12.  Size 25 Any. Objects

                        Criteria 1) Try to include as many classes as possible  Criteria 2)  Assorted materials

                        and multiple materials on one button.  Criteria 3)  OME and Decorative finish.

                        Labeling of objects and materials required.

                        Cash Award $5, $3, $2                                       Submitted by CNCBC

Award 13.          Div IX Sec 18, Class 18-4. Size 25 Any. Objects specialized to Containers.

                        Criteria 1) Variety of containers.  Criteria 2) Variety of materials.  Criteria 3) Variety of

contents in containers.

                        Limit 3 studio buttons.  Labeling helpful.                             

                        Cash Award $5, $3, $2                           Submitted by Pat Koehler in honor of Cathy Buresch

Award 14.          Div IX  Sec 18.  Size 20 Any. Objects, Specialized to 18.10 Shells.

                        Criteria 1) Assorted Materials.  Criteria 2) Different Types of Shells.

                         Criteria 3) Different construction techniques, shapes, sew-thrus, pierced, etc.

                        Labeling helpful.  Limited to 3 studio.  Remember that shells must not show any

 inhabitants.  Closed shells are allowed in this award.

                        Cash Award  $10, $5, $3                                    Submitted by WNCBC

Award 15.          Div IX Sec 20-1.  Size 20 Any.  Buildings and Scenes, Limited to recognizable

structures from around the world.  Donor wants this award limited to buildings,

bridges, statues and other structures, but NOT SCENES (see page 56 as to

definition).

                        Criteria 1) Number of countries represented.  Criteria 2) Assorted Materials.

                        Must be labeled as to material and structure and country.

                        Cash Award  $3, $2, $1                                      Submitted by Ann Tucker

Award 16.          Div IX Sec 20, Class 20-11.  Size 25 Various.   Lovers and Couples specialized to

                        lovers/couples portraying different activities.  Couples can be recognizable or not. 

                        Please read definition of lovers/couples page 57. Couples mean one man and one

                        woman.  No children may be included on the button.  More than one couple can be

 included however.

                        Criteria 1) 2 points for each activity.   Criteria 2) 1 point for each recognizable couple.

                        MATERIALS NOT A CONSIDERATION.  Limit 3 studio buttons.

                        Cash Award  $3, $2, $1                                      Submitted by Sara Bottorf

Award 17.          Jerry Adkins Memorial Award...Creative Mounting Award.

                        Any division, Any size, Any number allowed.  Winner determined by popular vote. 

                        Award  - Plaque                                                  Submitted by CNCBC

Award 18.          Bill Vance Memorial Award

                        Div IX, Sec. 17 Animal Life.  Size 25 any. Class 17-5.4 Dogs.

                        Criteria 1)  number of different dogs  Criteria 2)  Assorted Materials

                        Labeling helpful.

                        Cash Award $3, $2, $1 

                        Submitted by Bill Vance Memorial Award Committee

North Carolina State Button Society Awards Results for 2007

Award 1.   Div. VII-A  Sec. 23. Specific Types.  Size 20 Any.  Limited to Cl. 23-10.  Shapes

                Assorted.  Circles in Squares and Squares in Circles.

                 Criteria: 1) Variety of Materials      2) Colors  

    Cash Award:  $3-$2-$1.          Submitted by:  Sharon Braund

    -No Entries

Award 2.   Div. VII-B   Sec. 23.  Specific Types.  Size 20 Any Limited to Cl. 23-10.  Shapes

    Assorted.  Circles in Squares and Squares in Circles. 

    Criteria: 1) Variety of Materials      2) Colors 

    Cash Award.  $3-$2-$1.          Submitted by: Sharon Braund

    -No Entries

Award 3.   Div. IX.  Sec.7. Cl. 7-1 thru 7-9 excluding 7-2, 7-3,7-5,7-8.  Size 25 Any  Clear and

Colored Glass Specialized to clear and colorless only.  No colors or OMEs (other material embellishments).  May include examples from appropriate classes as long as colorless criteria is kept.  Strive for variety of linear and contour shapes.  It is not mandatory to represent pictorial categories.

                 Cash Award:  $10-$5-$3.       Submitted by: Paula Woods

          -First Place Pat Koehler

          -Second Place Pat Howard

Award 4.   Div.  IX.  Sec. 7  Cl. 7-3.2  Size Various.  Clear and Colored Glass.  No Labeling

                Required.   Specialized to transparent.  No OMEs.  (other material embellishments).

                 Criteria:  1) Variety of colors      2) Shapes                        

                 Cash Awards $10-$5-$3. 

    In Recognition of our Charter Members             Submitted by: Sharon Braund

    -No Entries

Award 5.   Div. IX.  Sec. 10  Cl. 10-4.1 & 10-4.2  Size 25 Any.  Metal (Silver)

                 Criteria:  Specialized to pictorials.  No balance required.  Must be sterling.

                 Label as to quality (hallmark, sterling, 925, 980,)

                 Cash Award $10-$5-$3.           Submitted by: Helen B Vance

              -First Place Helen Vance

              -Second Place Doreen Smith

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Award 6.   BILL VANCE MEMORIAL AWARD   

                Div. IX.  Sec. 17 thru 20 +22-1.1 thru 22-2.5  Size 25 Any

Specialized to anything that is considered Lucky in the world, or that goes with the word Lucky.  Such as Dog or Star, etc.

                 Criteria:  1) Cover the classes (no balance required)      2) Assorted Materials

                 Label as to class covered and origin if possible. Example:  Pickle on Xmas tree is lucky

                  in Germany.     

    Cash Award $3-$2-$1.            Submitted by: Bill Vance Memorial Award Committee

    -First Place Helen Vance

Award 7.   Div. IX.   Sec. 17 thru 20 + 22-1 thru 22-2.   Size 25 Any   

                 Specialized to pictorials, patterns + symbols that represent "Song Titles".                  

                 Criteria:  1) Greatest number of songs:  May have more than 1 song per button.

                                2) Cover the classes.  Point for each class covered.

                 Label as to Song and Class

                 Cash Award $3-$2-$1.           Submitted by: Susan Reding

               -First Place Helen Vance

               -Second Place Ann Tucker

Award 9.    Div. IX.  Sec. 17-1 thru 17-6 + 18-12 Teddy Bear types.   Size 20 Any       

Specialized to animals & teddy bears performing human activities.  Limited to 3 Studio Buttons.  Assorted Materials Not Considered.

                  Criteria:  1) Most variety of animals including teddy type bears      

       2) Different types of activities  3) Embellishments

                  Cash Award $3-$2-$1.          Submitted by:  June Chapman

                -First Place Susan Reding

                -Second Place Mary Beers

                -Third Place Helen Vance

Award 10   Div. IX.  Sec. 17-4.1 + 17-4.3, + 17.4.3.1    Size Various

                  Specialized to Arachnids (spiders, etc.) & Insects

                  Criteria:  1) Assorted Materials       2) Larva/caterpillars excluded

                        Limited to one Studio Button

                  Cash Award $5-$3-$2.          Submitted by:  Laurie Smyrl

               -First Place  Mary Beers

               -Second Place Laurie Smyrl

Award 11.  Div. IX.  Sec. 19.  Plants Assorted. Size Various. Cl.19-1 thru 19-10.   

                  Criteria:  1) Strive for variety of materials      2) Good balance of classes

                               Please Label Classes

                  Cash Award:  $10-$5-$3.      Submitted by:  Paula Woods

               -First Place  June Chapman

               -Second Place Maggie Whitson

               -Third Place Helen Vance

Award 12.  Div. IX. Sec. 19.  Plants Assorted.  Size Various. Cl. 19-1 thru 19-10.             

Specialized to:  Kate Greenway's "Language of Flowers".  Must be labeled as to plant & feelings or meanings there of.

                  Limited to 3 Studio buttons.

Criteria:  1) Number of identifiable plant life       2) Assorted materials    

 3) Other subject matter

                  such as:  containers, people, birds, insects, more than one plant or a bouquet.

                  Cash Award:  $3-$2-$1.        Submitted by:  Susan Reding

               -First Place Susan Reding

Award 13   Div.  IX.  Sec. 20.  Other Pictorials.  Size 25 Any.  Specialized to Cl. 20-16.  Oriental

                  Criteria:  1) Different Oriental Subjects      2) Assorted Materials

                  The button subject must be from Section 20 only!

                  Cash Award: $10-$5-$3.       Submitted by:  Helen Vance

               -First Place Helen Vance

Award 14.  Div. IX.  Sec. 23. Specific Types.  Size 25 Any.

                  Specialized to Cl. 23-5 Combined Materials.

                  Limited to Design under Glass mounted in Various Materials.

                  Criteria:  Assorted Materials

                  Cash Award: $5-$3-$2.         Submitted by:  Western North Carolina Button Club

               -First Place Helen Vance

Award 15.  Div. IX.  Sec. 23.  Specific Types.  Size 30 Medium.

                  Specialized to Cl. 23-1.4.2  Metals.  Backgrounds Assorted.  Specific to Twinkles.

                  Criteria: 1) Variety of Colors       2) Shapes       3) Patterns, etc

                  Cash Award: $5-$3-$2.         Submitted by:  Sharon Braund

               -First Place Pat Howard

               -Second Place Pat Koehler

Award 16.  Div. IX.  Sec. 23.  Specific Types. Size 30 Any. 

                 Classes 23-10.1 Contour Shapes, 23-10.2 Linear Shapes.  No Realistics

                  Specialized to 15 Black Glass and 15 Clear and Colored Glass

Criteria:  Two Points will be given for Total # of Different Shapes. 

Please Label Shapes

                         One Point will be given for Construction Asst., Decorative Finishes,

                                   Mechanical Make-up, OMEs (Other Material Embellishments)

                  Refer to the National Classification Blue Book pp.63-64 for shape information.

                  Cash Award:  $5-$3-$2.           Submitted by:  Central NC Button Club

               -First Place Paula Woods

               -Second Place Cathy Buresch

Award 17.  JERRY ADKINS MEMORIAL AWARD

                 POPULAR VOTE

                  Div. IX.  Sec. 23.  Specific Types.  20 Any.  Specialized to Realistics. (Cl. 23-10.3)

                 Creative Mounting

                  Jerry Adkins Memorial Plaque           Submitted by:  Central N.C. Button Club

               -First Place Susan Reding