PEARS Awards presented at the AGM


 Callsign  Initials  Surname   Date   Award Name  Notes
ZU2WWBosch07/06/2008Appreciation AwardArranging the venues for meetings and other ‘fringe benefits’.
ZS6EFE.J.Williscroft16/05/2009Appreciation AwardGiving of his time and expertise in providing the PIC training course for club members
ZS6BOXCSmyth19/05/2001Appreciation AwardService on SARL council
ZS4VDLTvan der Linden23/06/2007Ham Spirit TrophyVHF contest effort from far afield
ZS4VDLTvan der Linden21/05/2005Ham Spirit Trophy 
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
ZS2ZGIGreef13/05/2000ZS2OB DX TrophyShared with ZS2BWB
ZS2ZGIGreef19/05/2001Appreciation AwardTaking over CW classes
ZS2ZAAJPotgieter22/05/2021Achievement Certificate2m simplex comms with ZS1TR in Agulhas (Tropoducting)
ZS2ZAAJPotgieter22/05/2021Appreciation AwardAssisting other hams with tower work
ZS2YTDe Jager07/06/2008ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2XDGRautenbach17/05/2014ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2XDGRautenbach19/05/2012ZS2OB DX Trophy 
ZS2WGWBGerstle11/05/2020Ou Toppie AwardPresented at his QTH on 29 Feb 2020
ZS2VRVRRizzo10/06/2023ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyVaughan has done an immense amount of research, and been building magnetic loop projects for a couple of years now. This year he has taken it to the next level. He has made parts with his CNC machine, printed prototype parts on his 3D printer, and is now producing mag loops in various sizes, that can be tuned to multiple bands. He's also working on a smaller portable version for SOTA outings, and the quality of the antennas he has made is exceptional. His mag loop antennas work phenomenally well, and from the lawn at his townhouse making solid DX contacts week after week. This is a true reflection of his engineering capability driven by his passion for amateur radio.
ZS2VPVPlumridge22/05/2004Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2VMVMoore19/05/2001Appreciation AwardHelp rendered in technical training/evenings
ZS2VMVMoore18/05/2013Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2VMVMoore22/05/1999Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2VMVMoore23/09/1995ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyOngoing construction activities, including assistance to others with their projects
ZS2VMVMoore16/05/1998Merit CertificateImportant involvement with the technical classes and general assistance to fellow hams
ZS2VMVMoore20/09/1991Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2VMVMoore17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2VAGLBarker03/06/2017Appreciation AwardMany articles supplied to our QSX editor
ZS2VAGLBarker21/05/2016ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyRaspberry Pi APRS suitcase project completed way before any other members had theirs going, for the Energy Monitor project detailed in QSX and for the CNC machine currently being developed.
ZS2VAGLBarker21/05/2016Appreciation AwardQSX support with regular technical articles
ZS2UMGBaum20/09/1991Special AwardFor tying up a repeater for over 25 minutes in ONE over!
ZS2UAFAAkers22/05/1999Merit CertificateGood work done in the emergency services in the Eastern Cape
ZS2UAFAAkers25/09/1992W. Watson VHF Trophy 
ZS2UAFAAkers21/06/2011Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2UAFAAkers21/05/2005Appreciation Award 
ZS2UAFAAkers22/05/2021Ou Toppie Award+10 Years endorsement
ZS2UAFAAkers22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
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.
ZS2UAFAAkers23/06/2007Merit CertificateArrangements done for the RTA
ZS2UAFAAkers21/05/2022Merit Cupfor becoming the first PEARS member to be inducted into the SARL Hall of Fame
ZS2UAFAAkers21/06/2011Appreciation AwardSupport of RAE and Schools
ZS2UAFAAkers11/05/2020Merit CertificateContributions to members re antennas
ZS2UAFAAkers17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2UAFAAkers19/05/2001Appreciation AwardTechnical talks and constructional techniques
ZS2UAFAAkers17/05/2003ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyConstruction of antennas
ZS2UAFAAkers22/05/2004Southern African VHF Century AwardThe first awarding of the PEARS South African VHF Century Award - Analogue 2m Bronze Class
ZS2UAFAAkers21/05/2016Appreciation AwardGenerating social interest and organising field days at Londt Park
ZS2TEDESSmook21/05/2016Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2SZPLOlivier21/09/1996Ham Spirit TrophyParticular emphasis placed on his dedication to the Morse Code classes on the air
ZS2SZPLOlivier17/09/1994Ham Spirit TrophyTotal involvement in Branch affairs
ZS2SZPLOlivier18/09/1993ZS2MIC DF Hunt Trophy 
ZS2SZPLOlivier25/09/1992ZS2MIC DF Hunt Trophy 
ZS2SZPLOlivier17/05/1997Merit Certificate 
ZS2SPRSchauder18/05/2002Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2SJESSmetryns16/05/2009Appreciation AwardExceptional contribution towards the refurbishment of the Lady’s Slipper repeater site
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
ZS2RTCFife19/05/2012Appreciation AwardFor many years as Treasurer
ZS2RTCFife19/05/2018Merit Certificate25 years of service to the club as treasurer
ZS2RTCFife11/05/2020Merit Cup23 years as treasurer (?)
ZS2RSRSchonborn16/05/2009Appreciation AwardOutstanding effort in providing for the catering at various club functions during the year
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
ZS2RLRBGwilt19/05/2001CW Merit Certificate1000 Contacts
ZS2RLRBGwilt22/05/2021Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2RLRBGwilt23/06/2007Achievement CertificateSuccessfully disguising his HF antenna system within a townhouse complex, and managing TVI-free operation.
ZS2RLRBGwilt22/05/2004Appreciation Award 
ZS2RLRBGwilt19/05/2001Appreciation AwardRAE lecturers
ZS2RLRBGwilt18/05/2013Merit Cup 
ZS2RLRBGwilt11/05/2020Appreciation AwardContributions at events and newsreader volunteer
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.
ZS2REGMaynard19/05/2001Achievement CertificateRAE manual effort
ZS2REGMaynard19/05/2001Merit Cup 
ZS2REGMaynard19/05/2001Appreciation AwardRAE lecturers
ZS2RAWhitehead18/05/2002ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyFor the Frequency Counter project
ZS2RAWhitehead21/05/2005Appreciation Award 
ZS2RAWhitehead27/05/2006ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2RAWhitehead19/05/2012ZS2AB Constructor's TrophySolar charger regulator
ZS2RAWhitehead21/05/2016Appreciation AwardQSX support with regular technical articles
ZS2RAWhitehead21/06/2011ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2QOVan Rooyen16/05/2009Appreciation AwardExceptional contribution towards the refurbishment of the Lady’s Slipper repeater site
ZS2PTYPAKruger21/06/2011Appreciation AwardDedicated support, as new members, for all of PEARS communication events (callsign was ZR2PTY then)
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
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.
ZS2PPPHopper19/05/2001ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2PPPHopper16/05/1998ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyShared with Ewan ZS2EN
ZS2PPPHopper20/09/1991ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2PPPHopper19/05/2001Appreciation AwardSciFest
ZS2PPPHopper25/09/1992Merit CertificatePublic relations work done at the Bathurst Show (also to Pam)
ZS2PPPHopper19/05/2018Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2PPPHopper25/09/1992ZS2AB Constructor's Trophy 
ZS2PL (sk)PLiebenberg16/05/1998Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2PJPPPullinger19/05/2018Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2PGPGalpin11/05/2020Ou Toppie Award 
ZS2PAAPrideaux11/05/2020ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyVarious projects
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
ZS2OCKVictor21/05/2016Appreciation AwardGenerating social interest and organising field days at Londt Park
ZS2OBMWeller25/09/1992Ham Spirit Trophy 
ZS2NFBJNugent11/05/2020HRO - Ham of the YearAs proposed and motivated by Uli ZR2A
ZS2NDCMdu Plessis17/09/1994ZS2AB Constructor's TrophyShared with ZS2AAW, for construction work in respect of repeaters
ZS2NDCMdu Plessis23/06/2007Appreciation AwardMonday evening rebroadcasts
ZS2MRMRas17/05/2003Appreciation AwardRelaying the various news bulletins on CB radio
ZS2MRMRas21/06/2011Appreciation AwardVoortrekker events in Uitenhage and Despatch area