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Why Awards Matter and How You Can Make a Difference

For 100 years, the Radio Club of America has identified and elevated achievers, pioneers, game changers and inventors through the RCA awards program. For nearly as long, the RCA Fellows program has showcased RCA members who have not only contributed to the success of the Club but have distinguished themselves with their professional accomplishments.To do this, we need the participation of the RCA membership.

You know people who do award-winning work. Think about the people you know who, through their collaboration skills, brilliant insights, persistence, or leadership, demonstrate grit and creativity.

Their contributions may be limited to a single company or this person’s invention or innovation may be key to the success of an entire industry segment.

Think about the people others turn to for advice or mentorship. Consider those you look up to or who inspire you. And don’t forget people who just flat out deliver measurable results for their companies and their clients.

Some RCA awards are limited to people who are RCA members. But that’s not really a limitation because RCA members are some of the most accomplished people in wireless.
People who are not RCA members can be considered for several awards, too.

The criteria for being elevated to Fellow is highlighted below. Take a minute to think about RCA members who would benefit from having a light shone publicly on their achievements.

Nominating someone you know for an award or a Fellow is time well invested and a great way to be involved with the Radio Club.

ELEVATION TO FELLOW

Elevation to the status of Fellow is by invitation only to those persons who have been a member in good standing for the previous five years and whose contributions to the art and science of Radio Communications or Broadcast or the Radio Club of America are deemed outstanding by the Club.

Nominations for Fellow must be submit in writing to the Awards Committee and must be supported in writing by at least two members in good standing. The Fellows Committee will report to the Board of Directors the names of nominees for Fellow, including any relevant information regarding each nominee. Invitations to persons to become a Fellow will be made pursuant to a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Please use the form linked below to submit your nomination.

*please send edits / updates to the Fellows list to amy@radioclubofamerica.org

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