RSGB Trophies Awarded to HamSCI Members
RSGB Trophies Awarded to HamSCI Members
The Radio Society of Great Britain*, at its April, 2025 Annual General Meeting, continued its tradition of announcing the previous years' winners of the RSGB Trophies.
Two well known members of HamSCI were awarded trophies for 2024:
Dr Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF: Les Barclay Memorial Award - To recognize those who have made excellent contributions to propagation research and understanding, ranging from conducting original research, through to spreading knowledge about propagation and inspiring interest among amateurs, particularly citizen scientists.
Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL: Wortley-Talbot Trophy - Awarded for the most outstanding experimental work in amateur radio such as the series of articles Gwyn authored that were published in the RSGB’s RadCom magazine during 2024. In particular, he was recognized for “Height of Reflections at HF”, published in August 2024 issue.
Congratulations to Nathaniel and Gwyn for earning this much deserved recognition by their peers!
Past Winners
HamSCI members have long been recognized by the RSGB for their contributions to radio science. Research on the RSGB website revealed the following past winners:
2023
Chris Deacon, G4IFX: Harold Rose Plate - Awarded for outstanding contribution to 50 MHz
Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL: Les Barclay Memorial Award
2022
Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL and Glenn Elmore, N6GN: Bennett Prize - For any significant contribution or innovation which furthers the art of radio communication
2021
Chris Deacon, G4IFX: Les Barclay Memorial Award
2020
Jim Bacon, G3YLA: Les Barclay Memorial Award
2017
Jim Bacon, G3YLA: Harold Rose Plate
Chris Deacon, G4IFX: 1962 Committee Cup - Awarded for outstanding amateur development at VHF/UHF
***Corrections or omissions from this list should be brought to the attention of Gary Mikitin, AF8A, at the HamSCI mailbox. Every effort will be made to update this article!
*About the RSGB
The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) is the national membership organisation for amateur radio enthusiasts. The society was first founded in 1913 and incorporated in 1926. The Society is dedicated to the development of the science and practice of amateur radio. It works to increase awareness and understanding of amateur radio and to make the hobby accessible to everyone.