AGM trophy recipients 2025

Photo collage of awards winners

At the 98th AGM, held as an online event on 12 April 2025, the winners of the major Society trophies for 2024 were announced. Details of the winners are set out below, but for the full citation for each trophy, read the feature that will appear in the May RadCom. Congratulations to everyone!

Board Special Award – The MM0UKI Rockall Team – Nobby Styles, G0VJG, Emil Bergmann, DL8JJ and expedition leader Cam Cameron

Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr Allen Katz, K2UYH Silent Key

Calcutta Key – Prof Sir Martin Sweeting OBE FREng FRS, G3YJO

Founders’ Cup – Ciaran Morgan, M0XTD

Jock Kyle Memorial Award – Hugh Martin, GM4UYE

Jack Wyllie Trophy – John Dundas, GM0OPS

Courtenay Price Trophy – Dave Crump, G8GKQ

Ostermeyer Trophy – Tom Alldread, VA7TA

Norman Keith Adams Prize – Gordon Lean, G3WJG

Bennett Prize G8PF – Steve Ireland, VK6VZ/G3ZZD and Kevin Smith, VK6LW

Wortley-Talbot Trophy – Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL

Harold Rose Trophy – Kerry Rochester, G8VR/G0LCS

Louis Varney Cup – Prof Sir Martin Sweeting OBE FREng FRS, G3YJO

Fraser Shepherd Award – Dave Fielding, G8KHU and Dave Haynes, G1TVL

1962 Committee Cup – Tim Fern, G4LOH

Don Cameron G4STT Award – Nick Wood, M0NTV

Les Barclay Memorial Award – Dr Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF

 

Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr Allen Katz, K2UYH Silent Key

Awarded to recognise an outstanding contribution to amateur radio over an extended period.

Allen was a pioneering figure in amateur radio and electronic engineering.

Licensed at 13, he became a leader in VHF/UHF moonbounce (EME) communication while pursuing an academic career. As a professor at The College of New Jersey, he was deeply dedicated to his students, often welcoming them into his home. He co-founded the Trenton Personal Computer Festival and several engineering ventures to support student learning.

His passion for amateur radio led him to establish EME contacts worldwide, organize DXpeditions, and launch the long-running 432MHz and Above EME Newsletter, fostering a global community. With a very large dish on 432MHz he was the first person to achieve worked all continents on 70cm. His efforts helped shape international moonbounce conferences, uniting enthusiasts. Known for his enthusiasm, persistence, and unwavering support from his wife Sally, Allen’s impact was profound.

His passing leaves a significant void in both the academic and amateur radio communities, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.