Pegasus Award

The Pegasus Award is the premier award for filk music[1][2][3] and is annually hosted at the Ohio Valley Filk Fest (OVFF).

Photograph of several people on stage in front of a black curtain bearing the letters O V F F.
Mary Crowell and others on stage at Ohio Valley Filk Fest 2012

Awards

The Pegasus Awards were founded to recognize and honor excellence in filking. As science fiction (sci-fi) became better known and widespread within society in the 20th century as a distinct literary genre,[4] many fans expressed themselves through works of music and art, including filking. The Pegasus Awards formally recognise filking or fan music as a fine lens that the sci-fi community shares with particular fiction-based cultural ideas.[5]

Anyone with an interest in filk can nominate songs or individuals for the awards, and anyone can vote. It is not necessary to be a member of the convention to be involved in the nomination and voting process.

Currently awards are given in six categories: Best Song, Best Performer, Best Writer/Composer, Best Classic Song and two topical categories that vary from year to year. Some examples of past categories include: Best Love Song, Best Literature Song, Best Techie Song, Best Sing Along, etc.

The OVFF convention committee solicits nominations for finalists for the Pegasus Awards (the Nominating Ballot) during the late spring and summer. There is an opinion poll that runs during the year as well to help interested folk brainstorm ideas for the nominating ballot. The finalist ballot is distributed in the early fall, and must be returned by the opening night of OVFF. Voting can be done online—either to nominate finalists, or to vote for the finalists themselves. The final round of voting happens at OVFF itself, where handwritten ballots are collected after the annual Pegasus concert. The entire process is administered by the OVFF convention committee.[6]

Ohio Valley Filk Fest

Ohio Valley Filk Fest
StatusActive
GenreFilk music
Location(s)Worthington, Ohio
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated1984
Websitehttp://www.ovff.org/

The Ohio Valley Filk Fest, (OVFF) is one of the largest filk music conventions.[7] It is held annually in October in the Columbus, Ohio area, and the culmination of the event is the presentation of the Pegasus Award.[8]

The first OVFF was held in 1984 in Cincinnati and was attended by about 80 people; it included the presentation of the first Pegasus Awards. After skipping 1985, it moved to the Columbus area but retained "Ohio Valley" in its name. The convention has been held every year since then, in various locations in Columbus. Recent conventions had been held in Dublin, Ohio, but as of 2010 the convention has moved to Worthington.

Lists of award winners

  *   Ties and joint winners

Best Performer

YearPerformerNotes
2020Margaret Davis and Kristoph Klover [9]Duo
2019Playing Rapunzel [9]Duo
2018Random Fractions [9]Band
2018Twotonic [9]Duo
2017Judi Miller [10]
2016Play It With Moxie[11]Band
2015Jeff & Maya Bohnhoff [12]
2014Cheshire Moon[13]Band
2013Alexander James Adams
2012Betsy Tinney
2012Wild MercyBand
2011Amy McNally
2010S. J. Tucker
2009Heather Dale & Ben Deschamps
2008Vixy & TonyBand
2007Dr. Mary Crowell
2007Seanan McGuire
2006Judi Miller
2005Jeff & Maya Bohnhoff
2004Urban TapestryBand
2003Dandelion WineBand
2002Three Weird SistersBand
2001Talis Kimberley
2000Ookla the MokBand
1999Decadent Dave Clement
1998Steve Macdonald
1997Urban TapestryBand
1996Heather Alexander
1995Michael Longcor (Moonwulf)
1994The Black Book BandBand
1993Tom Smith
1992Michael Longcor (Moonwulf)
1991Tom Smith
1990Mitchell Clapp
1989Technical DifficultiesBand
1988Barry & Sally Childs-Helton
1987Julia Ecklar
1986Leslie FishAs "Best Female Filker"
1986Bill SuttonAs "Best Male Filker"
1984Julia EcklarAs "Best Female Filker"
1984Bill MaraschielloAs "Best Male Filker"

Best Writer/Composer

YearWriter/Composer
2020Andrew Ross [9]
2019Eva Van Daele-Hunt [9]
2018Leslie Hudson [9]
2017Ju Honisch [10]
2017Jordin Kare [10]
2016Barry Childs-Helton [11]
2015Cat Faber [12]
2014Tim Griffin [13]
2013Talis Kimberley
2012Juanita Coulson
2012Dr. Mary Crowell
2011S. J. Tucker
2010Heather Dale
2009Vixy & Tony
2008Seanan McGuire
2007Talis Kimberley
2006Cynthia McQuillin
2005Tom Smith
2004Kathy Mar
2003Cat Faber
2002Zander Nyrond
2001Talis Kimberley
2000Bob Kanefsky
1999Cynthia McQuillin
1998Cat Faber
1997Rand Bellavia & Adam English
1996Heather Alexander
1995Steve Macdonald
1994Tom Smith
1993Leslie Fish
1992Dr. Jane Robinson
1991Tom Smith
1990Julia Ecklar
1989Mercedes Lackey
1988Mercedes Lackey
1987Leslie Fish

Best Filk Song

YearSongCreator(s)
2020Child of the Library [9]Piers & Gill Cawley
2020Mordred's Lullaby [9]Heather Dale
2019Lucy on the Line [9]Tim Griffin
2018Pageant Legend [9]Katy Dröge-Macdonald & Ju Honisch
2017We Are Who We Are [10]Michelle Dockrey & Tony Fabris
2016Creatures of Dream [11]Batya Wittenberg
2015My Story Is Not Done [12]Seanan McGuire
2014Paper WorldsTalis Kimberley [13]
2014Snow White, Red Road [13]Cheshire Moon
2013JoanHeather Dale & Ben Deschamps
2012Cheshire KittenS. J. Tucker
2011Wicked GirlsSeanan McGuire
2010A Thousand ShipsJu Honisch & Katy Dröge-Macdonald
2009The Wreck of the Crash of the Easthill Mining DisasterBrooke Lunderville
2008UpliftAndrew Eigel
2007Rich Fantasy LivesRob Balder & Tom Smith
2006The Girl That's Never BeenMichelle Dockrey
2005Rocket RideTom Smith
2004The LadyJodi Krangle
2003Shooting StarMichael Longcor (Moonwulf)
2002VelvetTalis Kimberley
2001Strangers No MoreBrenda Sutton
2000Sam's SongZander Nyrond & Soren Nyrond
1999The Word of GodCat Faber
1998When I Was A BoyFrank Hayes
1997Road to RoswellKaren Linsley & Lloyd Landa
1996When Giants WalkedKathy Mar
1995Journey's DoneSteve Macdonald
1994Drink Up The RiverKathy Mar
1994PQR (You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet)Tom Smith
1993The Green Hills of EarthRobert Heinlein & Mark Bernstein
1992God Lives on TerraJulia Ecklar
1991A Boy and His FrogTom Smith
1990Lullabye For a Weary WorldT. J. Burnside Clapp
1989Dawson's ChristianDuane Elms
1989Arafel's SongKathy Mar (music) & Mercedes Lackey (lyrics)
1988Wind From Rainbow's EndBill Roper
1987HarborsAnne Passovoy
1986Witnesses' WaltzLeslie Fish
1984Hope EyrieLeslie Fish

Best Classic Filk Song

YearSongCreator(s)
2020Somebody Will [9]Ada Palmer
2019Ship of Stone [9]Don Simpson
2018Creature of the Wood [9]Heather Alexander & Philip Obermarck
2017Alligator in the House [10]Betsy Tinney, Cade Tinney & S. J. Tucker
2016Take It Back [11]Kathleen Sloan
2015Captain Jack & the Mermaid [12]Meg Davis
2014Grandfather [13]Gary Hanak
2013Second-Hand SongsJonathan Turner
2012Tiberius RisingRand Bellavia & Adam English
2011The PhoenixJulia Ecklar
2010Fire In The SkyJordin Kare
2009Still Catch the TideTalis Kimberley
2008Archetype CafeTalis Kimberley
2007Falling Down on New JerseyMitchell Burnside Clapp
2006I Want To Be Peter LorreTom Smith
2005Never Set the Cat On FireFrank Hayes
2004Ladyhawke!Julia Ecklar
2003Banned From ArgoLeslie Fish

Topical categories

YearCategorySongCreator(s)
2020Best Media SongGoodnight, Sarah Jane [9]Talis Kimberley
2020Best Space SongFollowing in Valentina's Footsteps [9]Valerie Housden
2019Best Family SongGolden Rule [9]Sabine Kinder
2019Best Sing-Along SongGone Filkin' [9]Tom Jeffers
2018Best Song About CommunityMany Hearts, One Voice [9]Steve Macdonald
2018Best Roadtrip SongOregon Trail [9]Tim Griffin
2018Best Roadtrip SongRoad to Santiago [9]Heather Dale
2017Best Horror SongDear Gina [10]Seanan McGuire
2017Best Perky SongChocolate Is A Vegetable [10]Graham Leathers
2016Best Adapted Song [11]Six Transit Genitalia CentauriBob Kanefsky
2016Best Exploration Song [11]StarsoulRoger Burton West & Jodi Krangle
2015Best Adapted SongGrabthar's Silver Hammer [12]Steve Macdonald
2015Best Time-Related Song [12]Precious MomentsPhil Allcock
2014Best Adapted Song [13]Midichlorian RhapsodyJeff Bohnhoff
2014Best Song of Passage [13]Outward BoundCat Faber
2013Best Alien SongLittle Fuzzy AnimalsFrank Hayes
2013Best Fairytale SongDryad's PromiseBetsy Tinney
2012Best Gaming SongI Put My Low StatDr. Mary Crowell
2012Best Travel SongNo HurryMichelle Dockrey
2011Best Badass SongEvil LaughSeanan McGuire
2011Best Romantic SongAs I AmHeather Dale
2010Best Mad Science SongWhat A Woman's ForSeanan McGuire
2010Best Magic SongWhere The Magic Is RealPaul Kwinn
2009A Little Bit CountryStray Dog ManBill Sutton
2009A Little Bit Rock and RollSix-String LoveVixy & Tony
2008Best Comedy SongClose Your EyesDaniel Glasser
2008Best Tragedy SongBlack Davie's RideCynthia McQuillin
2007Best Dorsai SongShai!Steve Simmons & Steve Macdonald
2007Best Song of HomeEmerald GreenMichelle Dockrey & Tony Fabris
2006Best Battle SongMarch of CambreadthHeather Alexander
2006Best Torch SongX-LibrisTalis Kimberley
2005Best Space Opera SongSigny MalloryMercedes Lackey & Leslie Fish
2005Best Sword & Sorcery SongThreesMercedes Lackey & Leslie Fish
2004Best Comic Book SongArthur CurryRand Bellavia & Adam English
2004Best TributeA Simple Country DoctorMatt Leger
2003Best Original Humorous SongMy Husband the FilkerBill Roper & Gretchen Roper
2003Best ParodyKnight's In White SatinJeff & Maya Bohnhoff
2002Best Chilling/Spine-Tingling SongIn A Gown Too BlueBrenda Sutton
2002Best Song That Tells A StoryHorsetamers DaughterLeslie Fish
2001Best Computer SongTech SupportJeff Hitchin
2001Best Creature SongLeast of My KindCat Faber
2000Best End of the World SongOut Of A Clear Blue SkyDr. Jane Robinson
2000Best Food/Drink Song307 AleTom Smith
2000Best Food/Drink SongMy Jalapeño ManDebbie Ridpath Ohi
1999Best Fool SongOperation Desert StormTom Smith
1999Best Hero SongA Toast for Unknown HeroesLeslie Fish
1998Best AdaptationMary O'MearaPoul Anderson & Anne Passovoy
1998Best Myth SongCold ButcherSteve Macdonald
1997Best Science SongWorld Inside the CrystalSteve Savitzky
1997Best Sorcery SongThe Dark Is RisingSusan Cooper & Julia Ecklar
1996Best Eerie SongBloodchildJoey Shoji
1996Best EerieSongMonster In My HeadMichael Longcor (Moonwulf)
1996Best Spiritual SongCirclesGwen Zack
1995Best MilitarySongWhen Tenskwatawa SingsMichael Longcor (Moonwulf)
1995Best Sing-A-Long/Choral SongActs of CreationCat Faber
1994Best Children's SongMonsters in the NightDiana Gallagher
1994Best Risque SongLike A Lamb to the SlaughterFrank Hayes
1993Best Humorous SongRhinotillexomaniaMichael Longcor (Moonwulf)
1993Best Space SongLightsailorBarry Childs-Helton
1992Best Genre CrossoverReturn of the KingTom Smith
1992Best TributeMadame Curie's HandsDuane Elms
1991Best Love SongVelveteenKathy Mar
1991Best War/Vengeance SongTemper of RevengeJulia Ecklar
1990Best Fannish SongWeekend Only WorldT. J. Burnside Clapp
1990Best Literature SongDaddy's Little GirlJulia Ecklar
1989Best Fantasy SongWind's Four QuartersMercedes Lackey & Leslie Fish
1989Best Techie SongDo It YourselfBill Sutton
1988Best Historical SongSong of the ShieldwallDebra Doyle (as Malkin Grey) & Melissa Williamson (as Peregryn Wyndryder)
1988Best Media SongSuperman's Sex Life BoogieTom Smith
1987Best 'OseIan the GrimClif Flynt
1987Best SchtickUnreality Warp/Kinda Mediocre, ActuallyClif Flynt & Bill Roper
1986Best Original HumorousSongA Reconsideration of Anatomical Docking Maneuvers in a Zero-G EnvironmentDiana Gallagher
1986Best ParodyDaddy's Little BoyMurray Porath
1984Best Original Humorous Filk SongUnreality WarpClif Flynt
1984Best ParodyTwelve Years at WorldconFrank Hayes

References

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Further reading

  • "A Decade of OVFF", in The Pegasus Winners: Volume I. M.A.S.S. F.I.L.C. 1994.
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