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Hamvention® 2006 Award
Winners
Gordon West, WB6NOA, a man responsible for helping to recruit many new hams; Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH, who helped bring improved enforcement to the ham bands; and Richard Illman, AH6EZ/W9, whose efforts helped develop a solution to BPL interference, have been named as recipients of this year's Hamvention® awards.
Pat Johnson, KC8ZZO, Hamvention® Awards Chairman said the committee had a tough task selecting the winners from among a number of worthy nominees. "We were impressed with the quality of the nominations. We believe the winners all represent excellence in service to the ham radio community."
Hamvention® Chairman Jim Nies, WX8F,praised the winners, saying: “On behalf of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) and Hamvention® 2006 it is my distinct pleasure to congratulate this year’s Award Winners. Please join me in recognizing each of these gentlemen for their outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio and their many years of devotion to the amateur radio service.”
More information about the winners is available below..
Gordon West, WB6NOA, Amateur of the Year
Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH, Special Achievement Award
Richard Illman, AH6EZ, Technical Excellence Award.
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Updated 3/10/03 HR