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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | December 19, 2024

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In this Issue:
â-¢ARRL Awards Recognize Excellence in Ham Radio 
â-¢2025 ARRL Foundation Scholarships - Final Weeks to Apply 
â-¢ARRL Kids Day is only a couple of weeks away on January 4, 2025 
â-¢Amateur Radio in the News 
â-¢ARRL Podcasts 
â-¢In Brief... 
â-¢Announcements 
â-¢The K7RA Solar Update 
â-¢Just Ahead in Radiosport 
â-¢Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions 
â-¢Did You Know?

ARRL Awards Recognize Excellence in Ham Radio

It probably isn't hard to think of someone you know in the hobby who goes
above and beyond in service to amateur radio, their club, their fellow hams,
or their community. Volunteers are the very core of the Amateur Radio
Service, and that dedication is what carries the ARRL Field Organization.
Excellence in on-air operating inspires the rest of us to be better, build
better, and do better. 


ARRL seeks your help in honoring the outstanding work done by hams, through
the ARRL Service Awards. There are a host of different awards which are
divided into four categories: Education Awards, Media/Public Relations
Awards, Technical Awards, and Distinguished Service Awards.


Education Awards 
 
Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Award 
Named for the Founding President of ARRL, this award goes to a licensed radio
amateur under age 21 who has made exemplary contributions to amateur radio
and the local community. Nominees must be current ARRL members. Nomination
deadline: March 31, 2025. 

 
ARRL Herb S. Brier Award for Instructors and Teachers 
Honoring Herb S. Brier, W9AD (SK), ARRL sponsors this award in conjunction
with the Lake County (Indiana) Amateur Radio Club to recognize the very best
in amateur radio instruction and recruitment. The award goes to a licensed
radio amateur and ARRL member who is an ARRL-registered volunteer instructor
or ARRL-registered professional classroom teacher. Nomination deadline: March
15, 2025.

 
Technical Awards 
 
ARRL Microwave Development Award 
This award recognizes a radio amateur or group of radio amateurs who
contribute to the development of the amateur radio microwave bands.
Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025. 

 
ARRL Technical Service Award 
This award recognizes a radio amateur or group of radio amateurs who provide
amateur radio technical assistance or training to others. Nomination
deadline: March 31, 2025. 

 
ARRL Technical Innovation Award 
This award recognizes a radio amateur or group of radio amateurs who develop
and apply new technical ideas or techniques in amateur radio. Nomination
deadline: March 31, 2025.

 
Public Relations Awards 
 
ARRL Philip J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award 
Honoring Phil McGan, WA2MBQ (SK), this award recognizes a radio amateur and
ARRL member who has demonstrated leadership in successfully promoting amateur
radio to the public. Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025. 

 
ARRL Bill Leonard Award 
Honoring Bill Leonard, W2SKE (SK), three annual awards are given to
professional journalists or journalistic teams whose outstanding coverage
highlights the enjoyment, importance, and public service contribution of the
Amateur Radio Service. The award is given in three media categories: audio,
visual, and print. Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025.

 
Distinguished Service Awards 
 
Knight Distinguished Service Award 
Honoring Joe T. Knight, W5PDY (SK), the award recognizes exceptional
contributions by a Section Manager to the health and vitality of ARRL.
Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025 (for consideration during the July ARRL
Board meeting). 

 
George Hart Distinguished Service Award 
Honoring George Hart, W1NJM (SK), the award recognizes an ARRL member's
lifetime of activities within the ARRL Field Organization, including the
National Traffic System and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service(R).
Nomination deadline: November 1, 2025.


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2025 ARRL Foundation Scholarships - Final Weeks to Apply

The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program continues to accept applications for
the 2025 scholarship cycle. The application period is open until 12:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time on January 6, 2025. The scholarships are available to
eligible amateur radio operators pursuing higher education. There are more
than 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000.


The scholarships have been established by generous donors and can help fund a
portion of a ham's education. Descriptions of the scholarships may be found
at www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions [
https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
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ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL, is encouraged by the program.
"Hams are always learning, and being able to honor that dedication to
education through generously funded scholarship programs helps relieve some
of the financial burden that students can experience," he said. 


All applicants must submit a completed online application. Transcripts and
any additional required documents must be submitted with the application and
not emailed separately. A number of scholarships require additional
documents, such as a letter of recommendation from a sitting officer of an
ARRL-affiliated club. Applications without accompanying transcripts and
additional required documents (if applicable) will not be considered.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by early June 2025. Awards are mailed
directly to recipients' schools and will be awarded in July 2025.


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