HamCation

Awards

Recognizing the Contributors to Amateur Radio

Each year at HamCation the committee presents awards to members of the amateur radio community who have demonstrated commitment, dedication and contribution that goes above and beyond. These individuals are not ones to seek recognition for what they do; they do it because they want to contribute to amateur radio as a community. Each of the awardees has made a significant contribution that sustains and grows that community and these awards identify and recognize outstanding individuals each year.

In 2026 a new addition award will be added, The Amateur Radio Hero Award. This award recognizes those who showed outstanding dedication to public service using their amateur radio equipment and skills during a disaster or a moment of need.

Carole Perry Educator of the Year Award

This award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to educating and advancing young people in amateur radio. For more information and the nomination form click here.

Gordon West Ambassador of the Year Award

This award is presented annually to an outstanding amateur who represents and inspires others and embodies the amateur radio spirit and has made outstanding contributions to the amateur radio community. For more information and the nomination form click here.

Amateur Radio Hero Award

This award is presented to an amateur that selflessly went above and beyond in providing their skills, equipment, and time for communications duty in the public service during a disaster or moment of need. For more information and the nomination form click here.

2025 Winners

The HamCation® committee recognizes these award winners.