First WIA Centenary Award issued

John Fisher VK3DQ is the first to qualify for this award and during a surprise visit to his QTH last weekend by WIA President, Michael Owen VK3KI, was presented with his award certificate.

The award claim by VK3DQ had three contacts with VK100WIA, one with the WIA during May, then with the Wagga and Midland Amateur Radio Clubs in June, plus 14 WIA members to tally up the required 100 points.

John VK3DQ was absolutely delighted and considered it a real privilege and an honour to be the very first to receive the award.

Also announced is that the first DX station to qualify for the award is Masami Shinhaze JF6CHY

The second VK to get their award certificate is Heidi Tobin VK3FHID and in a close third Jean Fisher VK3VIP.

Wireless Institute of Australia