Awards

The Club Member & DXer Of The Year Awards

Each year the NCDXC makes two awards: outstanding Member and outstanding DXer of the club. These are members who have consistently and actively participated in DX and club activities. The award is given at the International DX Convention.

Criteria for Selection of the Club Member or DXer of the Year

• Cooperation and assistance with DX efforts, maintaining liaison with or coordinating DXpeditions, and helping other members to work DX.
• Standards of operating ethics and practices. Compliance with FCC regulations, an exhibition of fair play, sportsmanship, and good operating practices at all times. Use of ethical practices in working new countries, and obtaining QSLs.
• Participation in club activities. Serve as officer or director, DXer editor, participation in DX contests with scores contributed to the club, support of the club repeater, attendance of club and repeater meetings, service on committees, bringing in new members or making guests welcome.
• Achievements. Winning major DX contests, winner of awards such as 5BDXCC, Honor Roll, etc. Amateur related appointments and service, as in ARRL offices or communications department appointments. Service to the public in emergencies, or promoting international goodwill. Assistance to potential or new amateur radio operators or conducting of training programs.
• Members of the committee, if nominated from for the award, shall be withdrawn from the committee and replaced by members not nominated.
• The time period considered shall be the calendar year immediately preceding granting of the award, but past performance in prior years shall also be considered by the committee.

The Dr. William Howard Myers W6OL Award

• This annual award was established by Dr. Meyers' family in 2015 in his honor.
• The primary purpose is to recognize excellence in high-level CW operation during a DXpedition.
• The recipient does not have to be a member of NCDXC or an American citizen.
• A suitable plaque is presented to the awardee at the International DX Convention each year.

The Les Nuhn, NN6K Public Service Award

Les Nuhn, NN6K, was a generous contributor to the Northern California DX Club and spent his professional career dedicated to public service as a police officer and later as an investigator for the District Attorney in San Diego, CA.  Les was born in San Francisco and had a strong connection with Northern California through his interest in Amateur Radio and DXing.  The NCDXC created the Les Nuhn NN6K Public Service award in his memory.  This award annually recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution to public service.