| Edward F. Pleuler, Jr. received the David Kintzer Memorial Award Plaque in recognition of his 15 years of service as Secretary of the VWOA and as editor of the VWOA newsletter. The citation recognized his "avid, unselfish cooperation while maintaining high standards of integrity." The award was presented to Mr. Pleuler by Mrs. Jolanda Kintzer, widow of David Kintzer. Ed confesses that he enjoys the Secretary's position and, "Feel I know each and every member as a brother in the communications field." |  |
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Samuel Margolis (SK) received the Marconi Memorial Gold Medal of Achievement, "in honoring a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer and his technical operations ashore." Sam is a past president of the VWOA having held that office from 1988 through 1991. He first went to sea in 1934 aboard the S/S Melrose and remained at sea throughout WW2. In 1946 he "came ashore" and joined coastal station WSL. From 1954 through 1979 he started and ran Southhampton Electronics providing products and services to the marine and public safety community. Following the death of his wife in 1979, he sold the business and returned to sea as a Radio Officer until 1992. |
| Robert H. McNamara received the Marconi Memorial Gold Medal of Achievement, "in honoring his past services as Chief of the FCC Private Wireless Division." |  |
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Earl Korf (SK) received the Marconi Memorial Gold Medal of Achievement, "in honoring a Radio Officer on land, at sea and in the air." |
| Alexander Zimny received the Marconi Memorial Gold Medal of Achievement, "in honoring his important FCC Government Services." |  |