Siemens Radio Amateur of the Year awards

Here is an opportunity to recognise a radio amateur who has made a major contribution to the Amateur Radio Service. The South African Amateur Radio Development Trust is inviting nominations for the Siemens Radio Amateur of the Year Awards. There is a senior and junior category.

The senior award recognises the support and development of the Amateur Radio Service in South Africa. It is not for individual achievements such as DXCC and other operational awards or contests. The recipient will be a person who has given of his or her expertise and time to the promotion and/ or technical enhancement of Amateur Radio in South Africa.

The junior award is made to a young Radio Amateur, under the age of 25 years, who has excelled in promoting and developing the Amateur Service amongst his or her peer group. The candidate must have displayed initiative and good sportsmanship, with exemplary operation on the Amateur bands amongst peers.

The winners will receive a certificate and a cheque for
R1,500, sponsored by Siemens Telecommunication, and a copy of the latest ARRL handbook sponsored by ECS.

The closing date for nominations is 31 July 2005. The awards will be presented at the SARL Radio Technology Open Day on 20 August.

Full details and a nomination form can be found on www.amateurradio.org.za.

Courtesy of The South African Radio League

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