WA2ORG Award

The William “Bill” Molnar, WA2ORG Memorial

Amateur Radio Community Service Award

The William “Bill” Molnar, WA2ORG Memorial Amateur Radio Community Service Award is an annual commemorative award given by the Southern Pennsylvania Communications Group (SPCG) to an amateur radio operator who exemplifies the character qualities, commitment to amateur radio and community service involvement set by William (Bill) Molnar, WA2ORG. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Specific character qualities in keeping with The Amateur’s Code:

            Considerate of others

            Loyal to other amateurs and amateur radio clubs

            Progressive with knowledge of science and operating practices       

            Friendly and patient with beginners and others

            Balanced in duties to family, job and community with amateur radio as a hobby

            Patriotic in readiness for service to community and country

Specific areas of community involvement would be any or all of the following:

1. Furthering amateur radio by encouraging the addition of new members to the amateur radio community through education, such as new ham classes, and involvement in VE testing.
2. Community involvement through participation in ARES, RACES, EMS or other emergency preparedness organizations and activities.
3. Other amateur radio activities that are in the spirit of this award.

The plaque reads:

The William "Bill" Molnar WA2ORG Community Service Award

Presented by the Southern Pennsylvania Communications Group

To an Amateur Radio Operator Who

Exemplifies the Qualities and Commitment

To Amateur Radio and Community Service

Set by Our Friend

Bill Molnar WA2ORG

The Award has been presented to the following individuals:

• 1999 Nate Kirschman N6PHW
• 2000 Gary LaBarre (N3YYC at the time)
• 2001 Jack Dellinger N3BQB
• 2002 Bill Kirby W3PN (SK)
• 2003 Cecil Mundorff K3DCU and Virginia Moore N3LZS 
• 2004 Gene Owens W6ORZ
• 2005 Dan Mareck WB2KIU
• 2006 Jim Feld KA7E
• 2007 ..................................