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This is a unique recognition of clowning accomplishment in Clowns of
America, International. Clowns achieving this award should feel that it
is truly valuable, and that the recognition is most prestigious. There
is no "grandfathering" in this program. Each clown will earn the award
on their own merits. There should be no questions that recipients
represent the best there is in clowning today. In order to receive
this award, excellence must be demonstrated in the following areas:
Service to clowning -- 200 hours.
Service to the community - 200 hours.
Acquired educational background in clowning - 100 hours.
Clown appearance - evidence of exceptional makeup and costume.
Clown performance - three proofs of awards.
Irrefutable evidence of a "Clown Heart" - portfolio unanimously
approved by the COAI Board.
Here are details of the requirements:
SERVICE TO CLOWNING:
The applicant provides evidence that the clown gives of himself/herself
to advance the art of clowning. The hours are those spent on the
activity and in a service capacity, not just as a participant in an
alley meeting or at a convention. Here are some good examples of service
to clowning:
Officer of COAI or an alley
Judge at a regional or international convention
Instructor
Author of articles for The New Calliope
Chairperson of committee for an international or regional convention
Hours must be accumulated after Jan. 1, 1995
All applications should be directed to COAI's Director of Membership
and must be received no later than September 1st of each year.
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
These hours must be given without pay and for the good of others. They
can include:
Volunteer clowning in hospitals, Nursing homes, etc.
Volunteer clowning for non-profit affairs, e.i., fund-raising events,
openings of facilities etc.
A detailed log of these hours must be included with the application.
Hours must be accumulated after Jan. 1, 1995.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Applicant must show evidence of continuing clown education. Credit will
be given hour for hour for attendance at regional or international
programs, or at other acceptable educational events. The hours will be
known as Clown Education Credits, and may be counted as earned from Jan.
1, 1995.
CLOWN APPEARANCE:
Applicant must have achieved Top Ten in International COAI makeup
competition any time after 1984, or Top Three in COAI regional
competition (if there are significant contenders) starting in 1995; or
present a picture to be approved by the award committee.
CLOWNING PERFORMANCE:
Applicant must have achieved Top Ten in International COAI skit, balloon
or paradeability competitions since 1984; Top Three in a COAI regional
competition (if there are significant contenders) starting in 1995
(three such awards are required); or present a video of a performance to
the awards committee.
IRREFUTABLE EVIDENCE OF A CLOWN HEART:
Applicant must present a portfolio of recommendations from fellow joeys
and community members. Recommendations should express, among other
things, how the clown has held to the highest standards of clowning, how
the community is a better place because of the clown's part in the
community, or how the clown's love has brought laughter and fun to
people. If an applicant does not have the ability to bring this part of
the portfolio forward, it is not necessary to attempt the other
qualifications. Only COAI members need apply!
EXCELLENCE IN CLOWNING AWARD RECIPIENTS
2005
Diana "Lil Smidgen" Hale
Denise Marcano Cruz Payasita Creacion
William "Willy from Philly" Clegg
2006
Nancy "Bubbles" Opatich
Becky "Skeeter" Deltenre
Lisa "Twinkles" Ezell
2007
Candy "Butterscotch" Will
Kim "Tutti Fruitti" Grice
2008
Loretta "LA*DEE*DAH" DeAngelus
Marie "Mischief" Beck
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