Any prizes given are secondary in nature.
For example, a youngster whose only claim to fame is that of being licensed as an Extra at age four would not necessarily be judge as having made a significant contribution to the Amateur Radio service. On the other hand, a 14 year old Novice or Technician running a net during a major disaster or crisis would definitely be given consideration. Any radio FCC licensed radio amateur, age 18 or younger, residing in the forty-eight contiguous United States is eligible to be nominated for this award. You are required to supply full and complete verification of any claims made regarding your nominees qualifications. The more documentation that you supply, the easier it will be for our judges to reach a decision.