{"id":38651,"date":"2025-04-12T12:21:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T11:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?page_id=38651"},"modified":"2026-04-18T12:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T11:06:14","slug":"agm-trophy-recipients-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/amateur-radio-awards\/rsgb-trophies\/agm-trophy-recipients-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"AGM trophy recipients 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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<\/a><\/strong>. Congratulations to everyone!<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Board Special Award<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>T<\/span>he MM0UKI Rockall Team – <\/span>Nobby<\/span> Styles, G0VJG, Emil Bergmann, DL8JJ a<\/span><\/span><\/span>nd expedition leader Cam Cameron<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Lifetime Achieve<\/span>ment<\/span> Award<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Dr <\/span>Allen Katz, K2UYH Silent Key<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Calcutta<\/span> Key<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Prof Sir Martin Sweeting OBE FREng FRS, G3YJO<\/span><\/h4>\n

Founders\u2019 <\/span>Cup<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Ciaran Morgan, M0XTD<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Jock Kyle Memorial<\/span> Award<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Hugh Martin, GM4UYE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Jack Wyl<\/span>l<\/span>ie<\/span> Trophy<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>J<\/span>ohn Dundas, GM0OPS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Cour<\/span>te<\/span>n<\/span>ay<\/span> P<\/span>rice Trophy<\/span><\/span> –<\/span><\/strong> Dave Crump, G8GKQ<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Ostermeyer Trophy<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Tom Alldread<\/span>, VA7TA<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Norman Keith Adams Prize<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Gordon Lean<\/span><\/span>, G3WJG<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Bennett Prize G8PF<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Steve <\/span><\/span>Ireland<\/span>, <\/span>VK<\/span>6<\/span>VZ\/G3ZZD <\/span>and<\/span> Kevin Smith<\/span>,<\/span> VK<\/span>6<\/span>LW<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Wortley-Talbot Trophy<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Gwyn Griffiths, <\/span>G3ZIL<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Harold Rose <\/span>Trophy<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Kerry Rochester<\/span>,<\/span> G8VR\/G0LCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Louis Varney Cup<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Prof Sir Martin Sweeting OBE FREng FRS, G3YJO<\/span><\/h4>\n

Fraser Shepherd Award<\/span><\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>Dave Fielding<\/span>,<\/span> G8KHU and<\/span> Dave Haynes<\/span>,<\/span> G1TVL<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

1962 Committee Cup –<\/strong> Tim Fern<\/span>,<\/span> G4LOH<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Don Cameron G4STT Award – <\/strong>Nick Wood<\/span>,<\/span> M0NTV<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Les Barclay Memorial Award – <\/strong>Dr Nathaniel Frissell<\/span>,<\/span> W2NAF<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr Allen Katz, K2UYH Silent Key<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Awarded to recognise an outstanding contribution to amateur radio over an extended period.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Allen was a pioneering figure in amateur radio and electronic engineering.<\/h4>\n

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.<\/h4>\n

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\u2019s impact was profound.<\/h4>\n

His passing leaves a significant void in both the academic and amateur radio communities, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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