PEARS Awards presented at the AGM


 Callsign  Initials  Surname   Date   Award Name  Notes
ZR2SCSCorder16/05/1998Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2SZPLOlivier21/09/1996Ham Spirit TrophyParticular emphasis placed on his dedication to the Morse Code classes on the air
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg10/06/2023Ham Spirit TrophyAlways thinking of ways to motivate members through technical projects
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2GVGCummings21/05/2016HRO - Ham of the YearArranging and making available the temporary repeater for special events and for the willingness to “climb every mountain” or in this case, every TOWER to assist members with antenna troubles, notwithstanding his own battles with whitehouse treatment and long travels for his saltmine activities
ZR2BKKPBurger21/05/2022HRO - Ham of the YearHas simply been everywhere this year and contributed to every facet of this club
ZS2NFBJNugent11/05/2020HRO - Ham of the YearAs proposed and motivated by Uli ZR2A
ZR2CRSCRSchroder16/05/2015HRO - Ham of the YearEfforts with PTAR last year and the PEARS banners and the various other efforts on his behalf
ZS2BKAvan Deventer19/05/2012HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2GVGCummings15/05/2010HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2AAWCCScarr16/05/2009HRO - Ham of the Year 
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.
ZR2TXTAllen17/05/2014HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZR2TXTAllen21/06/2011HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2ECTPotgieter18/05/2013HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2GVGCummings19/05/2018HRO - Ham of the YearUnwavering support with our repeater systems, building portable repeaters, for his daily involvement on the breakfast run and general advice and assistance given to those that ask.
ZS2ACPABotes07/06/2008HRO - Ham of the Year 
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.
ZS2AETNScarr27/05/2006Merit CertificateRepeater work
ZS2ABZWAHodges17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2BWBKTremeer16/05/1998Merit CertificateOrganising the successful monthly Wrinkly Ravers' get togethers
ZS2VMVMoore16/05/1998Merit CertificateImportant involvement with the technical classes and general assistance to fellow hams
ZS2GRLGRLaaks16/05/1998Merit CertificateInitative and excellent job of creating our Web page (callsign was ZR2ABU at the time)
ZS2AVMLa Mude21/05/2016Merit CertificateSOTA activities throughout the year
ZS2AAWCCScarr16/05/1998Merit CertificateOutstanding work in extending and maintaining the renowned East Cape repeater network
ZS2JIMJDe Scande19/05/2018Merit CertificateTime and effort they put into the container project, at the scout hall
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2022Merit Certificatestanding in as chairman at short notice and ensuring that continuity is maintained
ZR2CRSCRSchroder19/05/2018Merit CertificateTime and effort they put into the container project, at the scout hall
ZS2MDLMDe Lange19/05/2018Merit CertificateAlways willing to assist at events and for the financial contributions -donations of batteries)
ZS2AAWCCScarr27/05/2006Merit CertificateRepeater work
ZS2SZPLOlivier17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2AAWCCScarr22/05/2021Merit CertificateWork done on the repeaters and updating the clubs records and uploading into website
ZS2ACPABotes21/05/2016Merit CertificateVHF contest achievements through the year - most notably the record set with Willem Badenhorst, ZS6WAB, covered 1184 km using FSK441 via Meteor Scatter on 6 September 2015
ZS2UAFAAkers23/06/2007Merit CertificateArrangements done for the RTA
ZS2AAWCCScarr17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2016Merit CertificateSOTA activities throughout the year
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Merit CertificateFor his efforts and contribution to the Jam Tin
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021Merit CertificateEditor of QSX
ZS2GAGray21/05/2016Merit CertificateSOTA activities throughout the year
ZS2EHBEBouwer17/05/2003Merit CertificatePromotional work for Ham Radio
ZS2FMMBosch22/05/1999Merit CertificateExcellent initiation and organisation of the PEARS VHF contest
ZS2BKAvan Deventer18/05/2013Merit CertificateAchieving VUCC (ARRL VHF/UHF 100 Locator QSO's) using EME
ZS2HBGLaaks23/09/1995Merit CertificateProduction of QSX throughout the year
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg03/06/2017Merit CertificateRunning the RAE course, doing the HF assessments and getting students to pass their exams
ZS2HBGLaaks13/05/2000Merit CertificateMagnificent job done with QSX
ZS2PPPHopper25/09/1992Merit CertificatePublic relations work done at the Bathurst Show (also to Pam)
ZS2AAWCCScarr13/05/2000Merit CertificateDevelopment of the East Cape’s linked repeater network
ZS2AETNScarr25/09/1992Merit CertificateUnstinting work on the Branch Repeaters
ZS2GSGJSchoeman10/06/2023Merit CertificateGert has been active all year - attending MOST events, gave a talk as a guest speaker, and facilitated the Fox hunt which has generated significant interest within the club.
ZS2HBGLaaks18/09/1993Merit CertificateProduction of fine issues of QSX-PE
ZS2FPPFourie18/09/1993Merit CertificateRunning the PBBS
ZS2CRCTRobertson18/09/1993Merit CertificateProviding numerous bulletins and relays on Sundays
ZS2LNLNqini10/06/2023Merit CertificateIn recognition of receiving the SARL Hammies Youth Development award.
ZS2SGS.Gilbert10/06/2023Merit CertificateIn recognition of receiving the SARL Jack Twine award.
ZR2BKKPBurger10/06/2023Merit CertificateFor always getting involved in PEARS (Repeaters) and SARL Bulletin reader
ZS2LR (sk)EJvan Loggerenberg23/09/1995Merit CertificateStepping into the breach and running the Branch BBS for many months
ZS2AAWCCScarr21/09/1996Merit CertificateDevition to repeater network efficiency
ZS2AETNScarr17/05/1997Merit CertificateAlso to ZR2EY
ZS2UAFAAkers22/05/1999Merit CertificateGood work done in the emergency services in the Eastern Cape
ZS2VMVMoore17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2UAFAAkers11/05/2020Merit CertificateContributions to members re antennas
ZS2UAFAAkers17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
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.
ZS2FMMBosch03/06/2017Merit CertificateFor many articles on VHF/UHF activities, and updating the PEARS national VHF and UHF contest and its scoring.
ZS2RTCFife19/05/2018Merit Certificate25 years of service to the club as treasurer
ZS2AAWCCScarr22/05/1999Merit CertificateRepeater and packet network maintenance and expansion
ZS2LR (sk)EJvan Loggerenberg21/09/1996Merit Certificateunstinting help in BBS forwarding
ZS2HBGLaaks21/09/1996Merit CertificateExcellence in production of QSX
ZS2ECHECHosten19/05/2018Merit CertificateMany hours he puts in to producing interesting QSX’s
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg19/05/2018Merit CertificateContinuous effort he puts in, in presenting the RAE classes
ZS2HBGLaaks17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2REGMaynard19/05/2001Merit Cup 
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg07/06/2008Merit Cup 
ZS2ECTPotgieter10/06/2023Merit CupWith a very limited station he partakes in virtually all the competitions local or otherwise. He is one of the very few div2 operators that keeps the div2 flag flying high. He has achieved - and keeps on achieving - good scores in the competitions that he partakes in.
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg15/05/2010Merit Cup 
ZS2AAWCCScarr19/05/2018Merit CupHard work and time he puts in, in keeping our repeater system up and running under trying circumstances, old equipment and having to travel long distances to do the repairs
ZS2RLRBGwilt18/05/2013Merit Cup 
ZS2EHBEBouwer17/05/2003Merit CupAs found engraved on the cup
ZS2ECTPotgieter17/05/2014Merit Cup 
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Merit Cup 
ZS2BKAvan Deventer16/05/2009Merit Cup 
ZS2UAFAAkers21/05/2022Merit Cupfor becoming the first PEARS member to be inducted into the SARL Hall of Fame
ZS2HBGLaaks27/05/2006Merit CupFor many years of QSX publication
ZR2NTNThomas18/05/2002Merit Cup 
ZS2RTCFife11/05/2020Merit Cup23 years as treasurer (?)
ZS2EZBMurrell21/05/2016Merit CupBeing the first ZS to get 300 DXCC entities confirmed on DIGITAL modes. Not an easy feat
ZS2ECTPotgieter19/05/2012Merit CupActivity on the air
ZS2JFJFrance21/05/2005Merit Cup 
ZS2EZBMurrell22/05/2004Merit Cup(callsign was ZR2DX at the time)
ZS2GAGray03/06/2017Merit CupDedicated support of the Hammies and new licencees involved in the RAE classes and all HAMNET activities
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/06/2011Merit Cup 
ZS2RLRBGwilt22/05/2021Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2TEDESSmook21/05/2016Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2UAFAAkers22/05/2021Ou Toppie Award+10 Years endorsement
ZS2HBJackson19/05/2012Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2HBGLaaks19/05/2012Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2DDLCoombe-Davis21/06/2011Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2AWDForsyth22/05/2004Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2AETNScarr18/05/2013Ou Toppie Award