ARCA Young Ham of the Year

2024 ARCA Young Ham of the Year
 

John Jolly, N7NWL presents the ARCA 2024 Young Ham of the Year
award to Evan Silhanek, KK7MGL

Evan Silhanek, KK7MGL was named ARCA 2024 Young Ham of the Year. Evan was nominated by the Central Arizona DX Association. He has first licensed as a Technician in April 2023 when he was 11-years old and upgraded to a General class license in June. Evan regularly participates in the CADXA meetings and is active in the amateur radio community by attending various club meetings, gathering and activities. He has taken part in numerous Field Day event, operated the 2023 GOTA station with Post 599 (W7BSA), operated in the 2022 & 2023 Arizona QSO Party, and is active in the ARRL Parks on the Air Activities.

Congratulations Evan.

2025 ARCA Young Ham of the Year

Nominations for the 2025 ARCA Young Ham of the Year are currently being solicited. Nominees must be under the age of 18 years and should have made contributions to the hobby. Letters of nominations must be made by an ARCA Affiliated Club on club stationery and signed by a club officer (not related to the nominee). The letter should list the reason(s) the club feels the nominee should receive this honor. Nominations must be received by ARCA no later than May 1, 2025 to allow time for compilation of the nominations, voting, and plaque preparation.  Voting is done by the last 11 recipients of the Ham of the Year award. Results will be announced at the 2025 Annual Meeting.  

Letters of Nomination MUST be sent via email to ARCA@ARCA-AZ.ORG

Follow up hard copy is no longer required.

Remember - Nominations MUST be received by ARCA no later than May 1, 2025.