Awards

Going after Awards is one of the many pursuits of Amateurs. Awards are the result of pursuing some radio activity, usually involving making a number of contacts of a particular type. The award may be in the form of a certificate, plaque or trophy.

There are many Awards operated within New Zealand and around the world. For current details see the Current Call Book, or current issues of Amateur Radio Magazines, such as Break-In.

Many awards require membership of NZART or a sister national society. Most awards have a small cost toward the presentation that you get at the end of it.

Awards are a fun way of contacting new and different people in a more relaxed and informal manner than a contest.

NZART Awards

NZART currently offers 26 different amateur radio awards. They offer a range of challenges. Some are relatively easy to attain and others are very difficult. All awards are open to all licensed amateur radio operators and to shortwave listeners.

Rules for all NZART Awards

1. NZART stresses the ‘honour system.’ Award applicants do not have to hold QSL cards for claimed contacts. It is sufficient to merely certify that the QSO was legitimately made. This rule applies to all NZART sponsored awards.
2. QSOs made by IRLP, Echolink, or other Internet enabled communication are not acceptable for any award. All QSOs must be by two-way conversation made by radio. D-Star and other DV modes are only acceptable if they are radio to radio contacts with no Internet linking.
3. Cross-band operation is not acceptable for any awards.
4. Repeater QSOs are valid only when specifically stated in the individual award rules.
5. Awards are open to SWL (shortwave listeners) as well as amateur radio operators worldwide.
6. Satellite and EME contacts are acceptable if they are radio to radio contacts with no Internet linking.

Applying For NZART Awards

When applying for any award please observe the following:

1. To avoid spelling errors, please PRINT your name, address, and call-sign.
2. Clearly state which award and endorsements you are applying for. Endorsements for single mode or band etc. are usually only provided if the applicant requests them.
3. Supply a checking log sheet with the call signs, the date of each QSO, mode, band, and any other information required for the award. Excel files are preferred but scanned copies, paper, pdf, jpg, or other files are acceptable.
4. You can apply for awards by email to awards@nzart.org.nz and pay via PayPal to the same address. Or you can post applications to The NZART Awards Manager, 6 Willow Ave, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand..

Application Check Sheet Log Forms

Log Sheets are available from the NZART Awards Manager by emailing awards@nzart.org.nz

Cost Of Awards

• ZL applicants – all award certificates cost $ 5.00 NZD.
• Overseas applicants – all award certificates cost 6.00 USD, Euro, or AUD.

The cost includes postage and envelope.

Certificates can be provided as an emailed .pdf file that you can print at home or at a photo-centre rather than having a printed certificate sent to you by post.

Endorsements made at the same time as an award application are free. Later endorsements require a new certificate to be printed. New Zealand stations please send $ 5.00 NZD with your application. Or use PayPal. Overseas stations please include a payment of $ 6.00 USD, Euro or AUD.

New Zealand, US, Australian dollars, and Euros are accepted with the application. Other currencies are not accepted.

Payment can be made via PayPal to strobnz@gmail.com, Cheques, Credit Cards, IRCs, and Stamps are not accepted.

Individual Award Rules

• 5 × 5 Award
• Captain James Cook Award
• DOC Lands Award
• Lighthouse Award
• MIA – Minor Islands Award
• National Parks Award
• New Hams Award
• NZ Armed Services Award
• NZ Costal Lights Award
• NZ Parklands Award
• NZA – New Zealand Award
• NZLA – New Zealand Lakeside Award
• NZART Century Award
• NZR – New Zealand Regions Award
• Tiki Award
• VHFCC – VHF Century Club
• WAD “Worked all Districts” A VHF / UHF / Microwave Award
• WAP “Worked All Pacific” & Five Band WAP “Worked All Pacific” (5BWAP)
• WAZL “Worked All New Zealand”
• Yearly Award
• ZL Awards (ZL1, ZL2, ZL3, ZL4 & ZLA Awards)

Please Note: The Counties Award is based on the old county boundaries that have been out of existence for many years. This award may be withdrawn at some future date. The Regions Award is the replacement award and is based on the current county boundaries, although Banks Peninsula is now part of Christchurch but for the Regions Award it will still remain as Banks Peninsula.

Awards Net

The Awards net every evening on 80m is a great place to start if you are able get on air on 80m.

You can join the Awards Net on:

Band/Frequency: 80m/3.677 MHz

Day/Time: Every night at 9pm New Zealand Time (year round)

And you can also see the Awards Column in Break-In or contact the NZART Awards Manager for more details.

IARU Region 3 Award

Note that the IARU Region 3 Award is no longer managed by the NZART. Please refer to the IARU website for the new award details:

http://iaru-r3.org/region-3-award

For more Awards information contact the NZART Awards Manager via e-mail at:

Email: strobnz@gmail.com

Postal Address:
NZART Awards Manager
6 Willow Avenue

Stoke

Nelson 7011