PEARS Awards presented at the AGM


 Callsign  Initials  Surname   Date   Award Name  Notes
ZS2HDHDanielson21/06/2011Appreciation AwardVoortrekker events in Uitenhage and Despatch area
ZS1JRDavis22/05/1999Achievement CertificateArticles on modifications to the FT101, printed in the international Journal QST
ZS2YTDe Jager07/06/2008ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2MDLMDe Lange19/05/2018Merit CertificateAlways willing to assist at events and for the financial contributions -donations of batteries)
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Achievement CertificateZS2LN 2m simplex comms PE / EL (Tropoducting)
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Merit CertificateFor his efforts and contribution to the Jam Tin
ZS2JIMJDe Scande11/05/2020Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2JIMJDe Scande19/05/2018Merit CertificateTime and effort they put into the container project, at the scout hall
ZS2JIMJDe Scande10/06/2023Appreciation AwardFor his work and many days spent at the JAMTIN, and regular reports in the QSX
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Merit Cup 
ZS2JIMJDe Scande19/05/2018ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyPortable HF man pack that he built
ZS2JIMJDe Scande21/05/2022Ham Spirit Trophyfor his dedication to PEARS and promoting amateur radio to the scouts and all his efforts in getting the Jamtin up and running
ZS2LLDLDodd21/06/2011Appreciation AwardDedicated support, as new members, for all of PEARS communication events (callsign was ZR2LLD then)
ZS2NDCMdu Plessis17/09/1994ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyShared with ZS2AAW, for construction work in respect of repeaters
ZR2BABDu Plessis07/06/2008ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2NDCMdu Plessis23/06/2007Appreciation AwardMonday evening rebroadcasts
ZS2DLFDLField22/05/2021Appreciation AwardAssisting other hams with tower work
ZS2RTCFife19/05/2018Merit Certificate25 years of service to the club as treasurer
ZS2RTCFife19/05/2012Appreciation AwardFor many years as Treasurer
ZS2RTCFife11/05/2020Merit Cup23 years as treasurer (?)
ZS2AWDForsyth22/05/2004Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2FPPFourie18/09/1993Merit CertificateRunning the PBBS
ZS2JFJFrance21/05/2005Merit Cup 
ZS2JFJFrance19/05/2001Appreciation AwardRAE lecturers
ZS2JFJFrance23/06/2007Appreciation AwardMonday evening rebroadcasts
ZS2JFJFrance27/05/2006Appreciation AwardBulletin rebroadcasts
ZS2PGPGalpin11/05/2020Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2WGWBGerstle11/05/2020Ou Toppie AwardPresented at his QTH on 29 Feb 2020
ZS2SGS.Gilbert21/05/2022W. Watson VHF Trophy Team ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZS2SGS.Gilbert10/06/2023Merit CertificateIn recognition of receiving the SARL Jack Twine award.
ZS2SGS.Gilbert11/05/2020Appreciation AwardTechnical workshop
ZR2TAGogos17/05/1997W. Watson VHF TrophyEnthusiastic VHF activities
ZR2TAGogos16/05/1998W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2AGAGoosen07/06/2008Achievement CertificateHard work in producing QSX
ZS2AGAGoosen23/06/2007Appreciation AwardQSX editing, compilation, printing
ZS2AGAGoosen10/06/2023Appreciation AwardQSX
ZS2AGAGoosen15/05/2010Appreciation AwardQSX editing, compilation, printing
ZS2AGAGoosen17/05/2003Appreciation AwardPrinting QSX each month at cost
ZS2AGAGoosen21/05/2022Appreciation AwardHaving taken over QSX and having done such an outstanding job of the publication
ZS2GAGray10/06/2023HRO - Ham of the YearAndrew has for many years done plenty behind the scenes and specifically over the past few years spent a lot of time and effort in the Jamtin and those using the facilities there. He has supported the Jamtin by doing great work on maintenance and infrastructure. He has assisted hams working in the Jamtin supporting DX work and competitions. He had also stepped in to keep the Jamtin operating during ZS2JIM’s health issues. Andrew shares his knowledge, experience and skills with other hams and is always willing to assist.
ZS2GAGray03/06/2017Merit CupDedicated support of the Hammies and new licencees involved in the RAE classes and all HAMNET activities
ZS2GAGray21/05/2016Merit CertificateSOTA activities throughout the year
ZS2GAGray10/06/2023Appreciation AwardPainting, installing power rail, new coax and various antennas at the JAMTIN
ZS2GAGray21/05/2022Appreciation Awardfor always be willing to install a station for use by others for field days and contest. And his assistance at the Jamtin
ZS2GAGray19/05/2018Merit CertificateAssisting various members with tone boards for their radios and always willing to assist any member and in maintaining the repeaters, as well as running the Hamnet section.
ZS2ZGIGreef13/05/2000ZS2OB DX TrophyShared with ZS2BWB
ZS2ZGIGreef19/05/2001Appreciation AwardTaking over CW classes
ZS2RLRBGwilt18/05/2013Merit Cup 
ZS2RLRBGwilt22/05/2021Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2RLRBGwilt03/06/2017HRO - Ham of the YearUnwavering support at all events, sometimes sleeping on the floor in a tent, and for his daily involvement on the breakfast run, and general advice given to those that ask.
ZS2RLRBGwilt21/05/2016Ham Spirit TrophyConsistently being the first volunteer for ANY rally comms event, and for being available for them ALL. Also appreciated as being MC for the morning breakfast run on 650
ZS2RLRBGwilt23/06/2007Achievement CertificateSuccessfully disguising his HF antenna system within a townhouse complex, and managing TVI-free operation.
ZS2RLRBGwilt19/05/2001CW Merit Certificate1000 Contacts
ZS2RLRBGwilt19/05/2001Appreciation AwardRAE lecturers
ZS2RLRBGwilt11/05/2020Appreciation AwardContributions at events and newsreader volunteer
ZS2RLRBGwilt22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2BHBHaefele16/05/1998Achievement CertificatePerseverance with the use of CW in spite of considerable difficulty
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2022Appreciation AwardRepresenting PEARS at national level as SARL Councillor
ZS2DHDHiggs22/05/2021Achievement CertificatePOTA contact made from Addo to Kruger National Park
ZS2DHDHiggs11/05/2020Appreciation AwardContests scoring
ZS2DHDHiggs03/06/2017Ham Spirit TrophyExcellent work done in generating interest amongst the youth, and for driving the Hammies ZS2ZU club and its activities, including a club container
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2016ZS2MIC DF Hunt TrophyOrganising the only DF Hunt activity in the past club year – on the JOTA day – using DF kits supplied by ZR2TX.
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2016Merit CertificateSOTA activities throughout the year
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2022W. Watson VHF Trophy• Team ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZS2EJCHislop22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2EJCHislop17/05/2003Ham Spirit Trophy(Callsign was ZR2H)
ZS2ABZWAHodges13/05/2000Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ABZWAHodges27/05/2006Appreciation AwardSupport and meeting teas
ZS2ABZWAHodges23/06/2007Appreciation AwardAssistance with club meeting catering
ZS2ABZWAHodges19/05/2001Appreciation AwardSciFest
ZS2ABZWAHodges22/05/1999Appreciation AwardAll-round society support
ZS2ABZWAHodges22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2ABZWAHodges21/06/2011Appreciation AwardSupport of RAE and Schools
ZS2ABZWAHodges18/05/2002Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ABZWAHodges17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2ABZWAHodges06/09/1990Ham Spirit TrophyEnthusiastically joined in all Branch activities for several years and is a credit to Amateur Radio. (Callsign ZR2AAN at the time)
ZS2ABZWAHodges15/05/2010Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ABZWAHodges23/09/1995Ham Spirit TrophyAlways around when help is needed yet maintains a low profile
ZS2AZRTHolmes21/05/2005Appreciation Award 
ZS2AZRTHolmes22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2PPPHopper25/09/1992ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2PPPHopper19/05/2001Appreciation AwardSciFest
ZS2PPPHopper25/09/1992Merit CertificatePublic relations work done at the Bathurst Show (also to Pam)
ZS2PPPHopper19/05/2001ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2PPPHopper16/05/1998ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyShared with Ewan ZS2EN
ZS2PPPHopper20/09/1991ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2PPPHopper19/05/2018Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2ECHECHosten19/05/2012Appreciation AwardDoing a good job as QSX editor
ZS2ECHECHosten16/05/2009Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ECHECHosten21/06/2011Appreciation AwardQSX stand-in editor (comes with 1 year's free subscription to the position)
ZS2ECHECHosten11/05/2020Appreciation AwardQSX editorship
ZS2ECHECHosten19/05/2018Merit CertificateMany hours he puts in to producing interesting QSX’s
ZS2ECHECHosten15/05/2010Appreciation AwardExcellent facilities organised at the NMMU for the SARL AGM
ZS2HBJackson19/05/2012Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2BWDJacobs22/05/2004ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2ENLJordaan18/05/2013Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2GHKGKok03/06/2017Appreciation AwardPresentation of the Arduino course
ZS2GKGKraut15/05/2010Achievement CertificateRecord achievement in the 2m contact with FR5DN
ZS2PTYPAKruger21/06/2011Appreciation AwardDedicated support, as new members, for all of PEARS communication events (callsign was ZR2PTY then)