There is still time to nominate a radio amateur for the 2013 Dayton Hamvention® Awards: Amateur of the Year, Club of the Year, the Special Achievement Award and the Technical Excellence Award. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, February 15. Anyone may nominate a person or club for these awards, and all Amateur Radio operators are eligible to receive these awards. The winners will be recognized at the 2013 Dayton Hamvention, which runs May 17-19.

The Amateur of the Year Award goes to an individual who has made a long-term, outstanding commitment to the advancement of Amateur Radio. The Technical Excellence Award is for the person who has made an outstanding technical advancement in the field of Amateur Radio. The Special Achievement Award honors someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of Amateur Radio, usually someone who has spearheaded a significant project. The Club of the Year Award goes to a club that has made significant contributions to the furtherance of Amateur Radio.

Additional details on these awards and nomination forms are available here. Nominations may be made electronically or via US Mail to Dayton Hamvention Awards, PO Box 964, Dayton, OH 45401.