PEARS Awards presented at the AGM


 Callsign  Initials  Surname   Date   Award Name  Notes
ZS2ECTPotgieter19/05/2018Achievement CertificateOperating on the Club’s call sign (ZS2PE)
ZS2ECTPotgieter16/05/2015ZS2OB DX TrophyHF work using the ZS2PE call sign
ZS2ECTPotgieter18/05/2013HRO - Ham of the Year 
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.
ZS2ECTPotgieter22/05/2021Appreciation AwardCompetition co-ordinator
ZS2ECTPotgieter03/06/2017Achievement CertificateComing 1st in South Africa in the ARRL contest
ZS2ECTPotgieter19/05/2012Merit CupActivity on the air
ZS2ECTPotgieter22/05/2021Achievement CertificateWAZS 1000
ZS2ECTPotgieter21/06/2011Achievement CertificateWorked all ZS 400
ZS2ECTPotgieter17/05/2014Merit Cup 
ZS2ECTPotgieter21/05/2022Appreciation Awardfor having taken over the sorting and distribution of the ZS2 QSL cards from the Bureau
ZS2ECTPotgieter03/06/2017Appreciation AwardAlways flying the ZS2PE flag high in competitions and on-air events
ZS2DLFDLField22/05/2021Appreciation AwardAssisting other hams with tower work
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/06/2011Merit Cup 
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg18/05/2013ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg19/05/2018Merit CertificateContinuous effort he puts in, in presenting the RAE classes
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg03/06/2017Merit CertificateRunning the RAE course, doing the HF assessments and getting students to pass their exams
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg11/05/2020Appreciation AwardTechnical workshop
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg15/05/2010Merit Cup 
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2016Appreciation AwardPresenting the RAE twice a year and thereby increasing our ham numbers
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg15/05/2010ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2016ZS2OB DX TrophyBecoming the first ZS2 ever to make it onto the DXCC Honours Roll by having worked 331 of the 340 DXCC entities – that’s within 10 of ALL the existing entities worked!
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg10/06/2023ZS2OB DX TrophyUnanimously awarded for his DXCC achievement on 160 metres. Donovan becomes 2nd ZS2 to make it to 300 Confirmed DXCC entities on Digital modes, an outstanding achievement.
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg10/06/2023Ham Spirit TrophyAlways thinking of ways to motivate members through technical projects
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg27/05/2006ZS2OB DX TrophyIn recognition of his on-air achievements
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2022Merit Certificatestanding in as chairman at short notice and ensuring that continuity is maintained
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg22/05/2021Appreciation AwardRAE classes
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg07/06/2008Merit Cup 
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg19/05/2012Appreciation AwardConducting RAE classes
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2016Achievement CertificatePushing 160m contacts on this little-used band under trying conditions from within town
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2022W. Watson VHF TrophyTeam ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/06/2011Appreciation AwardSupport of RAE and Schools
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg25/09/1992ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg10/06/2023Appreciation AwardFor conducting RAE classes and thereby boosting licensees in the PE area.
ZS2DKMRundle03/06/2017Achievement CertificateContinued HF DX operations with seized rotator and poor propagation conditions notwithstanding!
ZS2DKMRundle10/06/2023Appreciation AwardMitch is always willing to help in machining difficult parts for antennae and homebrew projects. His workmanship is immaculate and the parts are not easily manufactured in the average workshop/shack.
ZS2DKMRundle17/09/1983ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyExtremely well-built linear amplifier
ZS2DKMRundle19/05/2018ZS2OB DX TrophyParticipation in HF
ZS2DKMRundle07/06/2008Appreciation AwardFor seeing to the mailing of QSX every month
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2016Merit CertificateSOTA activities throughout the year
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2022Appreciation AwardRepresenting PEARS at national level as SARL Councillor
ZS2DHDHiggs22/05/2021Achievement CertificatePOTA contact made from Addo to Kruger National Park
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2022W. Watson VHF Trophy• Team ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
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.
ZS2DDLCoombe-Davis22/05/1999Appreciation AwardFor repeater work and QSX production
ZS2DDLCoombe-Davis21/06/2011Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2DDLCoombe-Davis21/09/1985W. Watson VHF TrophyAurthur Hemsley VHF trophy
ZS2D (sk)DLigthelm22/05/1999W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2CRCTRobertson20/09/1991ZS2MIC DF Hunt Trophy 
ZS2CRCTRobertson18/09/1993Merit CertificateProviding numerous bulletins and relays on Sundays
ZS2BWBKTremeer23/06/2007Achievement CertificateMoving QTH, setting up a mobile trailer station, setting up a new home station, keeping active on HF, and beating the odds prescribed by the medical profession.
ZS2BWBKTremeer19/05/2001CW Merit Certificate1000 contacts
ZS2BWBKTremeer13/05/2000ZS2OB DX Trophyshared with ZS2ZG
ZS2BWBKTremeer17/05/2003ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2BWBKTremeer19/05/2001ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2BWBKTremeer17/05/2003Achievement CertificateAll band activity
ZS2BWBKTremeer16/05/1998Merit CertificateOrganising the successful monthly Wrinkly Ravers' get togethers
ZS2BWBKTremeer16/05/1998ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2BWBKTremeer18/05/2002ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2BWBKTremeer22/05/2004ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2BWDJacobs22/05/2004ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2BOABowles23/06/2007Ham Spirit TrophyVHF contest effort from far afield
ZS2BLRNorton17/05/2003Appreciation AwardReading the SARL bulletin in English on Sundays
ZS2BLRNorton21/05/2005Appreciation Award 
ZS2BLRNorton21/05/2016Appreciation AwardSunday morning SARL bulletin readings and Monday evening rebroadcasts
ZS2BLRNorton23/06/2007Appreciation AwardSunday morning SARL HQ English bulletin reading
ZS2BLRNorton03/06/2017Appreciation AwardWeekly reading of the SARL English bulletin
ZS2BLRNorton07/06/2008Appreciation AwardReading the English SARL bulletin so competently every Sunday
ZS2BLRNorton19/05/2018Appreciation AwardReading the SARL new bulletin in English, every Sunday Morning
ZS2BLRNorton27/05/2006Appreciation AwardReading SARL bulletins each Sunday
ZS2BLRNorton19/05/2012Appreciation AwardReading of the HQ bulletins
ZS2BKAvan Deventer21/05/2016W. Watson VHF TrophyWith Phillippe Mondon, FR5DN, covered 3245 km using SSB via Tropo Ducting on 7 October 2015
ZS2BKAvan Deventer18/05/2013Merit CertificateAchieving VUCC (ARRL VHF/UHF 100 Locator QSO's) using EME
ZS2BKAvan Deventer19/09/1987Ham Spirit TrophyInaugural Ham Spirit Trophy award
ZS2BKAvan Deventer16/05/2009Merit Cup 
ZS2BKAvan Deventer18/05/2013W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2BKAvan Deventer19/05/2012W. Watson VHF TrophyFor having achieved WAC
ZS2BKAvan Deventer19/05/2012HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2BKAvan Deventer15/05/2010W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2BKAvan Deventer03/06/2017Achievement CertificateGetting permission to erect a tower and satellite antenna array in a retirement village in Lorraine!
ZS2BKAvan Deventer23/06/2007ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyHF TRX kit demonstrated at the PEARS monthly meeting
ZS2BHBHaefele16/05/1998Achievement CertificatePerseverance with the use of CW in spite of considerable difficulty
ZS2AZRTHolmes22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2AZRTHolmes21/05/2005Appreciation Award 
ZS2AWDForsyth22/05/2004Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2AVMLa Mude21/05/2016Merit CertificateSOTA activities throughout the year
ZS2AQMCOtgaar10/06/2023Achievement CertificateFor his return to amateur radio after a 20+ year license lapse and now being very active on HF and 2m with a somewhat limited station
ZS2AOCAshwell21/09/1985ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2ALALe Roux03/06/2017ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyConstruction of a para sleeve 3 element HF beam, and Andrew specifically for the contruction and erection of his tilt-over tower, and mods done to a Yaesu HF Linear changing output tubes from 6KD6 to 811’s
ZS2AJ (sk)AAnsell17/05/1997Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2AJAMulder18/05/2002Appreciation AwardSCIFEST
ZS2AJAMulder19/05/2001Ham Spirit Trophy(Callsign was ZR2A at the time)
ZS2AJAMulder22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2AJAMulder13/05/2000Appreciation AwardProviding accommodation for Greg ZS2RE, Nicholas ZR2NDT and Marc ZR2BLK during the course of the SciFest
ZS2AGAGoosen21/05/2022Appreciation AwardHaving taken over QSX and having done such an outstanding job of the publication
ZS2AGAGoosen17/05/2003Appreciation AwardPrinting QSX each month at cost
ZS2AGAGoosen07/06/2008Achievement CertificateHard work in producing QSX