PEARS Awards presented at the AGM


 Callsign  Initials  Surname   Date   Award Name  Notes
ZS2ACPABotes03/06/2017W. Watson VHF TrophyWorking V51 regularly on 6m and 4m meteor scatter
ZS2GHKGKok03/06/2017Appreciation AwardPresentation of the Arduino course
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
ZS2ECTPotgieter03/06/2017Achievement CertificateComing 1st in South Africa in the ARRL contest
ZS2GAGray03/06/2017Merit CupDedicated support of the Hammies and new licencees involved in the RAE classes and all HAMNET activities
ZS2PAAPrideaux03/06/2017ZS2AB 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
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
ZS2ACPABotes03/06/2017ZS2OB DX TrophyObtained his 30m DXCC. Also is less than 5x 80m JT65 contacts away from his 5 band DXCC certificate. Andre will be only the second ZS person to achieve this. He has also applied for WAZS900 certificate
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.
ZS2PPPHopper19/05/2018Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2PJPPPullinger19/05/2018Ou Toppie Award 
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.
ZR2TXTAllen19/05/2018Ham Spirit TrophyAttends the organizing committee meetings of the various events and then draws up a radio operator’s deployment schedule, does all the admin for the events.
ZS2UAFAAkers19/05/2018W. Watson VHF TrophyRunning the 6 meter weekly net, which he has been doing for donkey’s years and being active on the 2 meter net on a Monday night.
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
ZS2JIMJDe Scande19/05/2018ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyPortable HF man pack that he built
ZS2ECHECHosten19/05/2018Merit CertificateMany hours he puts in to producing interesting QSX’s
ZS2DKMRundle19/05/2018ZS2OB DX TrophyParticipation in HF
ZS2ECTPotgieter19/05/2018Achievement CertificateOperating on the Club’s call sign (ZS2PE)
ZS2MDLMDe Lange19/05/2018Merit CertificateAlways willing to assist at events and for the financial contributions -donations of batteries)
ZS2JIMJDe Scande19/05/2018Merit CertificateTime and effort they put into the container project, at the scout hall
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg19/05/2018Merit CertificateContinuous effort he puts in, in presenting the RAE classes
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.
ZS2RTCFife19/05/2018Merit Certificate25 years of service to the club as treasurer
ZS2BLRNorton19/05/2018Appreciation AwardReading the SARL new bulletin in English, every Sunday Morning
ZS2EHBEBouwer19/05/2018Appreciation AwardReading the SARL news bulletin in Afrikaans every Sunday morning.
ZR2CRSCRSchroder19/05/2018Appreciation AwardTravelling to Knysna during the fires and the goods that he donated and distributed there.
ZR2CRSCRSchroder19/05/2018Merit CertificateTime and effort they put into the container project, at the scout hall
ZS2JIMJDe Scande11/05/2020Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2WGWBGerstle11/05/2020Ou Toppie AwardPresented at his QTH on 29 Feb 2020
ZS2SGS.Gilbert11/05/2020Appreciation AwardTechnical workshop
ZS2ECHECHosten11/05/2020Appreciation AwardQSX editorship
ZS2RLRBGwilt11/05/2020Appreciation AwardContributions at events and newsreader volunteer
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg11/05/2020Appreciation AwardTechnical workshop
ZS2AFBAFBouwer11/05/2020Appreciation AwardRepairs to Lady's Slipper container
ZS2DHDHiggs11/05/2020Appreciation AwardContests scoring
ZR2AUAnn11/05/2020Achievement CertificateDX achievements
ZS2PGPGalpin11/05/2020Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2ECTPotgieter11/05/2020ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2PAAPrideaux11/05/2020ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyVarious projects
ZS2RTCFife11/05/2020Merit Cup23 years as treasurer (?)
ZS2UAFAAkers11/05/2020Merit CertificateContributions to members re antennas
ZS2NFBJNugent11/05/2020HRO - Ham of the YearAs proposed and motivated by Uli ZR2A
ZS2ACPABotes11/05/2020W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZR2BKKPBurger22/05/2021Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes22/05/2021W. Watson VHF TrophyVery active with the Namib stations on VHF
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021Merit CertificateEditor of QSX
ZR2TXTAllen22/05/2021Appreciation AwardEvents co-ordinator
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg22/05/2021Appreciation AwardRAE classes
ZS2ECTPotgieter22/05/2021Appreciation AwardCompetition co-ordinator
ZS2DLFDLField22/05/2021Appreciation AwardAssisting other hams with tower work
ZS2ZAAJPotgieter22/05/2021Appreciation AwardAssisting other hams with tower work
ZS2MICMSteenkamp22/05/2021Appreciation AwardAssisting other hams with tower work
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2AAWCCScarr22/05/2021Merit CertificateWork done on the repeaters and updating the clubs records and uploading into website
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Merit CertificateFor his efforts and contribution to the Jam Tin
ZS2ECTPotgieter22/05/2021Achievement CertificateWAZS 1000
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Achievement CertificateZS2LN 2m simplex comms PE / EL (Tropoducting)
ZS2ACPABotes22/05/2021Achievement CertificateWAZS 1200
ZS2DHDHiggs22/05/2021Achievement CertificatePOTA contact made from Addo to Kruger National Park
ZS2JIMJDe Scande22/05/2021Merit Cup 
ZS2ZAAJPotgieter22/05/2021Achievement Certificate2m simplex comms with ZS1TR in Agulhas (Tropoducting)
ZS2RLRBGwilt22/05/2021Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2UAFAAkers22/05/2021Ou Toppie Award+10 Years endorsement
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021ZS2OB DX TrophyHaving done very well with contesting during the last year
ZS2ACPABotes22/05/2021ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZR2BKKPBurger22/05/2021Achievement CertificatePOTA contact made from Addo to Kruger National Park
ZR2BKKPBurger21/05/2022Appreciation Awardfor all his assistance with repeater site maintenance
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2022Merit Certificatestanding in as chairman at short notice and ensuring that continuity is maintained
ZS2AAWCCScarr21/05/2022Special AwardHonorary Life Membership for 34 years as a member and 27 years consecutive service on committee
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
ZS2ECTPotgieter21/05/2022Appreciation Awardfor having taken over the sorting and distribution of the ZS2 QSL cards from the Bureau
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
ZS2PSPSchoeman21/05/2022ZS2OB DX TrophyPaul has really put a lot of effort into his dx’ing this year and his call sign is one to watch as he climbs the rankings
ZS2LNLNqini21/05/2022Achievement Certificatefor great work with Tropoducting propagation
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2022Appreciation AwardRepresenting PEARS at national level as SARL Councillor
ZS2GVGCummings21/05/2022Appreciation Awardfor all his assistance with Repeater maintenance
ZR2BKKPBurger21/05/2022HRO - Ham of the YearHas simply been everywhere this year and contributed to every facet of this club
ZS2AAWCCScarr21/05/2022Appreciation Awardfor his work in getting Lady Slipper up and running and all other Repeater work we rely on him so heavily for
ZS2PSPSchoeman21/05/2022ZS2AB Constructor's Trophyfor his Hex beam project. Not only did he build it but he supplied an article for QSX about his build.
ZS2GSGJSchoeman21/05/2022Appreciation Awardfor his leadership as Chairman for the past 3 years
ZS2UAFAAkers21/05/2022Merit Cupfor becoming the first PEARS member to be inducted into the SARL Hall of Fame
ZR2BKKPBurger21/05/2022W. Watson VHF Trophy• Team ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZS2DHDHiggs21/05/2022W. Watson VHF Trophy• Team ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZS2DLDvan Loggerenberg21/05/2022W. Watson VHF TrophyTeam ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZS2SGS.Gilbert21/05/2022W. Watson VHF Trophy Team ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZS2AGAGoosen21/05/2022Appreciation AwardHaving taken over QSX and having done such an outstanding job of the publication
ZR2TXTAllen21/05/2022Appreciation AwardThe Co-ordination of all the events for which PEARS provide communications
ZS4JANJBotha07/05/2023Southern African HF Century AwardFor contacts made since 1st January 2004 to Maidenhead grid locators on the African mainland South of the Equator on the nine high frequency amateur bands Total score: 308 points in 16 countries, GOLD status
ZS2GAGray10/06/2023Appreciation AwardPainting, installing power rail, new coax and various antennas at the JAMTIN
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.
ZR2BKKPBurger10/06/2023Merit CertificateFor always getting involved in PEARS (Repeaters) and SARL Bulletin reader
ZS2AGAGoosen10/06/2023Appreciation AwardQSX
ZR2TXTAllen10/06/2023Appreciation AwardOrganizing deployments for events and bringing in much needed funds for the club
ZR2BKKPBurger10/06/2023Appreciation AwardNot only did he put up his hand when we needed an Afrikaans news reader for the SARL bulletin - now he has joined the SARL News team to assist with compiling the news. This sheds a good light on PEARS and ensures ZS2 representation in the news content.
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.
ZS2JIMJDe Scande10/06/2023Appreciation AwardFor his work and many days spent at the JAMTIN, and regular reports in the QSX
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.
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.