Awards Overview

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Click on the links below to read about VWOA award winners by decade.

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The VWOA has several standing awards with which it recognizes exemplary achievement. Awards recognize heroism, lifesaving skill, innovation, invention, community service, leadership, and long-time service. The major VWOA awards are:

	Marconi Memorial Gold Medal of Service
	Marconi Memorial Gold Medal of Achievement
	Marconi Memorial Scroll of Honor
	Marconi Memorial Award Plaque
	Marconi Memorial Service Award Plaque
	DeForest Audion Gold Medal Award--Recognizes significant contributions to the world of technology
	DeForest Audion Gold Medal of Dedication--Recognizes significant contributions to the VWOA
	David Kintzer Memorial Award Plaque--Recognizes service to the VWOA. Named in honor of the late David Kintzer, W2FC, the 21st President of the VWOA.

David Kintzer

Marconi Gold Medal

Deforest Audion Gold Medal

In addition, the VWOA, also issues two certificates to recognize long-term service to the communication industry:

	Fifty Year Certificate--Over 100 "veteran communicators" have received this certificate upon submitting proof of having held an FCC Radio Telegraph License continuously for 50 years or more.
	ARC or SPARK Certificate--Over 200 individuals (not just VWOA members) have received this certificate for having "operated and maintained arc or spark transmitters while serving as Radio Operators aboard American flag vessels".

And on the subject of awards, don't forget to check out the Decorations page showing a few of the decorations awarded to VWOA members for their service in World War II.