PEARS Awards presented at the AGM


 Callsign  Initials  Surname   Date   Award Name  Notes
   16/05/2009W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZR2AUAnn11/05/2020Achievement CertificateDX achievements
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021ZS2OB DX TrophyHaving done very well with contesting during the last year
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021Merit CertificateEditor of QSX
ZR2AUAnn22/05/2021HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZR2BABDu Plessis07/06/2008ZS2AB 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
ZR2BKKPBurger21/05/2022W. Watson VHF Trophy• Team ZS2PE represented by ZR2BK, ZS2DH, ZS2DL and ZS2SG for having won the SARL National VHF contest
ZR2BKKPBurger21/05/2022HRO - Ham of the YearHas simply been everywhere this year and contributed to every facet of this club
ZR2BKKPBurger22/05/2021Ham Spirit Trophy 
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.
ZR2BKKPBurger10/06/2023ZS2MIC DF Hunt TrophyBecause he won it!
ZR2BKKPBurger10/06/2023Merit CertificateFor always getting involved in PEARS (Repeaters) and SARL Bulletin reader
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
ZR2CRSCRSchroder19/05/2012Appreciation AwardAssisting with events and the donation of radio marshal bibs and a gazebo
ZR2CRSCRSchroder16/05/2015HRO - Ham of the YearEfforts with PTAR last year and the PEARS banners and the various other efforts on his behalf
ZR2JHJvan der Heide22/05/1999Forget-me-nutMany meetings and bulletins missed…
ZR2NTNThomas16/05/2015ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyPIC programing and along those lines
ZR2NTNThomas19/05/2001Appreciation AwardRAE lecturers
ZR2NTNThomas22/05/1999Appreciation AwardFor assistance in planning and manning the Grahamstown Scifest Stall
ZR2NTNThomas18/05/2002Merit Cup 
ZR2NTNThomas22/05/2004Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZR2NTNThomas21/05/2005Appreciation Award 
ZR2SCSCorder19/05/2001Appreciation AwardSciFest
ZR2SCSCorder16/05/1998Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZR2TAGogos16/05/1998W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZR2TAGogos17/05/1997W. Watson VHF TrophyEnthusiastic VHF activities
ZR2TXTAllen16/05/2009Appreciation AwardOutstanding manner in which he handled the Results station in the EC400 off-road race
ZR2TXTAllen22/05/2021Appreciation AwardEvents co-ordinator
ZR2TXTAllen21/06/2011HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZR2TXTAllen21/05/2022Appreciation AwardThe Co-ordination of all the events for which PEARS provide communications
ZR2TXTAllen21/05/2016Appreciation AwardRally comms organising
ZR2TXTAllen03/06/2017Appreciation AwardNumerous VOC mannings at special events where radio hams provide communications
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.
ZR2TXTAllen17/05/2014HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZR2TXTAllen10/06/2023Appreciation AwardOrganizing deployments for events and bringing in much needed funds for the club
ZS1EMEMathieson16/05/1998ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyShared with ZS2PP (Callsign was ZS2EN at the time)
ZS1IJTerblanche27/05/2006Appreciation AwardQSX articles
ZS1IJTerblanche22/05/2004Appreciation AwardRegular contributions to QSX
ZS1JRDavis22/05/1999Achievement CertificateArticles on modifications to the FT101, printed in the international Journal QST
ZS2AAWCCScarr19/05/2012Appreciation AwardTireless work on the repeater system
ZS2AAWCCScarr21/09/1996Merit CertificateDevition to repeater network efficiency
ZS2AAWCCScarr18/05/2002Achievement Certificate 
ZS2AAWCCScarr22/05/2021Merit CertificateWork done on the repeaters and updating the clubs records and uploading into website
ZS2AAWCCScarr17/09/1994ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyShared with ZS2ND, for construction work in respect of repeaters
ZS2AAWCCScarr23/09/1995ZS2MIC DF Hunt TrophyTracking down the QRM on our repaters during the VW Rally
ZS2AAWCCScarr21/05/2005Appreciation Award 
ZS2AAWCCScarr27/05/2006Merit CertificateRepeater work
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
ZS2AAWCCScarr16/05/1998Merit CertificateOutstanding work in extending and maintaining the renowned East Cape repeater network
ZS2AAWCCScarr17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2AAWCCScarr17/05/2003Special AwardCup for outstanding work on the repeater network
ZS2AAWCCScarr13/05/2000Merit CertificateDevelopment of the East Cape’s linked repeater network
ZS2AAWCCScarr19/05/2001Appreciation AwardSciFest
ZS2AAWCCScarr23/06/2007Appreciation AwardTechnical support with repeaters, WiFi, APRS etc.
ZS2AAWCCScarr19/05/2001Appreciation AwardPEARS Web site
ZS2AAWCCScarr22/05/1999Merit CertificateRepeater and packet network maintenance and expansion
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
ZS2AAWCCScarr16/05/2009HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2AAWCCScarr21/05/2022Special AwardHonorary Life Membership for 34 years as a member and 27 years consecutive service on committee
ZS2ABZWAHodges23/09/1995Ham Spirit TrophyAlways around when help is needed yet maintains a low profile
ZS2ABZWAHodges27/05/2006Appreciation AwardSupport and meeting teas
ZS2ABZWAHodges21/06/2011Appreciation AwardSupport of RAE and Schools
ZS2ABZWAHodges23/06/2007Appreciation AwardAssistance with club meeting catering
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)
ZS2ABZWAHodges22/05/1999Appreciation AwardAll-round society support
ZS2ABZWAHodges19/05/2001Appreciation AwardSciFest
ZS2ABZWAHodges17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2ABZWAHodges18/05/2002Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ABZWAHodges13/05/2000Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ABZWAHodges22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2ABZWAHodges15/05/2010Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes22/05/2021W. Watson VHF TrophyVery active with the Namib stations on VHF
ZS2ACPABotes18/05/2002Achievement Certificate 
ZS2ACPABotes07/06/2008W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes22/05/2021Achievement CertificateWAZS 1200
ZS2ACPABotes15/05/2010ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes07/06/2008HRO - Ham of the Year 
ZS2ACPABotes13/05/2000ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes15/05/2010Achievement CertificateRecord achievement in the 2m contact with FR5DN
ZS2ACPABotes22/05/1999ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
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
ZS2ACPABotes03/06/2017W. Watson VHF TrophyWorking V51 regularly on 6m and 4m meteor scatter
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
ZS2ACPABotes18/09/1993W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes11/05/2020W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes22/05/2021ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes21/05/2005ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes21/06/2011W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2ACPABotes21/06/2011Achievement CertificateWorked all ZS 500
ZS2ACPABotes18/05/2013ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2AETNScarr17/05/1997Merit CertificateAlso to ZR2EY
ZS2AETNScarr27/05/2006Appreciation AwardQSX collation, also to ZR2EY
ZS2AETNScarr27/05/2006Merit CertificateRepeater work
ZS2AETNScarr19/05/2001Appreciation AwardSciFest
ZS2AETNScarr22/05/1999Appreciation AwardFor repeater work and QSX production
ZS2AETNScarr18/05/2013Ou Toppie Award