[KYHAM] Nomination Call

[John Meyers, NB4K]

Nomination Call for the Great Lakes Division Awards

GEORGE S. WILSON III W4OYI GREAT LAKES DIVISION AWARD

The Radio Amateur in the Great Lakes Division whose lifetime achievement
record merits recognition for outstanding contribution to the Amateur Radio
Service. He or she is active on the air and in Amateur Radio organizations.
The Wilson recipient is an all-around Amateur whose lifetime activities,
attitudes, and achievements might serve as an example to others. At the time
of nomination, nominees must either have been licensed Radio Amateurs for at
least 30 year and/or be at least 50 yeas of age. Emphasis is placed on
service to others rather than self, diversity of Amateur Radio interests and
Activities, evidence of continuing self-challenge via Amateur Radio,
and outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio. Devotion to Amateur Radio is
balanced with attention to work responsibilities and family life. This award
is presented at the discretion of the Awards Committee and Director, not
necessarily every year.

AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

The Radio Amateur in the Great Lakes Division whose outstanding record in
the year preceding nomination merits recognition for contributions to the
Amateur Radio Service. The Amateur of the Year, is an all-around Amateur
whose activities, attitudes and achievements may serve as a guiding example
to others. Devotion to Amateur Radio is balanced with attention to work
responsibilities and family life. In selecting the award recipient, emphasis
is placed on service to others rather than self, diversity of Amateur Radio
interest and activities, evidence of continuing
self-challenge, and outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio.

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Radio Amateur(s) in the Great Lakes Division whose technical excellence
exemplifies "continuation of the Amateur's proven ability to contribute to
the advancement of the radio art" and whose attitude exemplifies the highest
dedication to service to others and to science rather than self. Particular
value will be placed on evidence of continuing contributions to the Amateur
Radio Service. Groups of two or more Amateurs may be nominated for a joint
award in this category. Technical achievement may be demonstrated through
activities such as the following: publications, research and development,
creativity in hardware I , software I firmware systems design and
implementation, technical instruction, application of advanced technology to
public service communications. This award is presented at the discretion of
the Awards Committee and Director, not necessarily every year.

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Nominations should include the name, call and address of the nominee, as
well as a one page statement of support. Email all nominations to the Great
Lakes Division Awards Committee, Gary Johnston KI4LA, Chair,
ki4la@arrl.org>, or mail to 3056 Hergott Drive, Edgewood KY 41017. The
deadline for nominations is Friday, August 15th, 5:00 pm. Awards will be
presented on September 6, 2003, at the Great Lakes Division Convention in
Findlay. Ohio.




John D. Meyers, NB4K
Kentucky Section Manager
Great Lakes Division
859-472-6690
nb4k@arrl.org
nb4k@arrl.net