This award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to educating and advancing youth in amateur radio. This individual will have a history of dedication to working with youth, being a role model and advancing youth in the science of radio communication.
The Orlando HamCation® committee will bestow the award. The HamCation Awards committee will oversee the nomination and screening process.
Requirements/Eligibility
Fulfills registration requirements with the youth organization that the nominee is working with.
Maintains current youth protection/safe environment training status with the youth organization that nominee is working with.
Holds an amateur radio license.
Note: Candidates for this award may be nominated for past service even though they may not be currently active. However, eligibility requirements and all selection criteria apply to all nominees.
Nominations must be received by November 1 to be considered for an award to be bestowed at HamCation in February of the following year.
Selection Criteria
Use creative approaches to encourage youth to pursue an interest in STEM with a focus in radio communication.
Provides youth with information about the variety of activities and operating modes available to radio amateurs.
Use creative instructional approaches and engaging hands-on radio activities.
Model the highest values of educating youth and the greater amateur radio community (dedication to youth education, learning, courtesy, importance of adhering to FCC rules, voluntary service to community, etc.)
Demonstrates follow through and personal commitment to educating youth in radio communications and amateur radio. Examples include, but not limited to, instructing youth in radio communications, helping youth get on the air, coordinating radio communication events, organizing a school radio club, setting up Elmers to work with youth amateurs assisting in their transition to the local amateur radio community.
Personal enthusiasm and ability to recruit youth to study radio communications and study for an amateur license.
Materials Required For Nomination
Information to support eligibility requirements, including a listing of youth education activities held during the past 5 years, or description of similar levels of commitment and duration of service.
Recommendation from an amateur radio licensee.
Additional Materials That Would Support a Nomination
Information of dedication and extraordinary personal commitment to educating youth.
Examples of young people being instructed in the science of radio communication.
Information on how the nominee inspires youth and being admired in such a way that the youth want to emulate them.
Candidate recommendations from former students or local amateur radio observers, school officials or colleagues, non-ham community groups. Endorsements can provide anecdotal information and should address the criteria for receiving the award.
Summary of youth amateur radio related projects, such as science fair projects or enrichment projects.
Previous Winners
2025 - David Jordan, AA4KN
2024 - Anita, AB1QB & Fred AB1OC Kemmerer
2023 - Ken Lyons, KN4MDJ & Jim Storms, AB8YK
2022 - Dick Fijlstra, PA0DFN
2021 - Neil Rapp, WB9VPG
2020 - Melissa Pore, KM4CZN
2019 - Carole Perry, WB2MGP
Carole Perry Award
Nomination Form
Alternately you can download the nomination form HERE and then email it when completed to awards@hamcation.com
