Club Awards

Public Service Honor Roll – Recognition for hams who volunteer for one or more of our Public Service Events. One star is awarded for each event worked. This is available to members and non-members.  Public Service Honor Roll

Ham-of-the-Year – A long MARC and MARS tradition. This award recognizes significant contributions to the club in the past year. Nominations are made by board members and committee chairs to the club president who will pick the recipient. In 2019 the board determined to realign the process for making this award to more closely correspond to its name. Prior to that the was based on:

“Any member may be nominated for this annual award, except for currently serving directors. Nominations may be made by any previous awardee. Previous years awardees discuss the nominees, reach consensus, and make a recommendation to the Club President. Previous awardees shall be ineligible to receive this award for a period of ten years from their previous award. It is normally awarded to members who have selflessly volunteered in and/or enhanced club activities. (Some years we have neglected to award this honor.) “

Hi Roberts Award – This award is made to individuals who have been of exceptional service to the Marin Amateur Radio Society, and who exhibit a high degree of the spirit embodied in the club’s founding purposes. It is usually given in recognition of service over many years. Nominations may be made by anyone to the Club President, who decides on the award. This award need not be awarded annually.  This award was created in 2011, and is named in memory of Harold (Hi) Roberts, KO6LS.

John Butler ‘Elmer’ Award – This award is made to members who have been exceptional mentors to other club members, especially as it relates to the art and science of radio and technical matters.  Nominations may be made to the Club President, who makes decides on the award. This award need not be awarded annually.  The award was created in 2015, and is named in memory of John Butler, KF6GNI.

Honorary Membership – As specified in Article 12, Section 4 of the By-Laws – Awarded to nonmembers who have rendered distinguished service to Marin Amateur Radio Club. Honorary membership shall be offered and continued at the discretion of the Board of Directors and be approved by the majority of the voting members present at a regular board meeting. Honorary members shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

Ted McMillan Youth Advancement – Many of us were introduced to Amateur Radio by a teacher. In Marin county Ted McMillan W6QJA was that teacher for many of us. He also served as our club president. This award was created to recognize a club member under 18 years old who has worked to advance their skills in our hobby and to encourage them to farther exploration in the hobby. The award is given from time to time when a deserving individual is identified.

Life Membership – As specified in Article 12, Section 4 of the By-Laws – Life membership may be conferred as an honor on any member who has served the Marin Amateur Radio Society in an exemplary fashion. The Board of Directors can nominate a member to receive this award.  A majority vote of the membership at an annual meeting at which a quorum is present can confer this honor on any regular member.  Life Membership can conferred on a member, with a majority vote of the membership, or as specified in the Bylaws.  Life members shall be entitled to vote and/or hold office and are exempt from paying dues. This honor may be granted in conjunction with other awards or alone.

President’s Award of Achievement – There are some people who have long histories of contributing to the club. Because of this history of service they have often been awarded some or all of the club awards. Then they go even further. We needed a way to recognize those exceptional members. Individuals of this kind are few and far between and this award will only be made in these rare circumstances.