09/01/2022

The Radio Club of America (RCA) has announced its 2022 award recipients and
Fellows, including amateur radio operator Edward M. Gable, K2MP. The 2022
awards and Fellows ceremonies will be held at the RCA Awards Banquet in the
Atlanta, Georgia, Hyatt Regency on November 19, 2022.

ARRL Life Member Edward M. Gable, K2MP, is the Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio
Award recipient. This award recognizes significant achievements of excellence
in the engineering and manufacturing of radio equipment.

Professor Akhlesh Lakhtakia is the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. This
award recognizes very significant achievements and a major body of work
accomplished over a lifetime, resulting in advancement of the art and science
of wireless technology.

Arlene Harris is the Wireless Innovation Award recipient. This award recognizes
innovative concepts or products in use in the wireless industry.

Patti Ryg is the Excellence in Sales and Marketing Award recipient. This award
recognizes an individual who exhibits the "Esprit de Corps" of sales,
marketing, and promoting in the wireless industry.

Donald Root is the RCA Special Recognition Award recipient. This award is for
dedicated service to the RCA.

Evan Rolek is the Special Recognition Award recipient. This award is presented
to an individual who has worked tirelessly to support the RCA. For decades,
Rolek has supported the RCA Youth Activities Program.

Ellen O'Hara is the RCA Special Services Award recipient. This award was
established to recognize RCA members who have performed significant work to
advance the goals and objectives of the RCA.

Jim and Felicia Kreuzer are the Ralph Batcher Memorial Award recipients. This
award is presented to an RCA member for their significant work in preserving
the history of radio and electronic communications. Jim and Felicia have made
numerous contributions to historical preservation and educational efforts at
the Antique Wireless Association and the RCA, including many exhibits,
publications, and programs.

Paul Scutieri is the President's Award recipient. This award recognizes the
demonstration of unselfish dedication to the work of the RCA.

The following individuals have been elevated to Fellow status in 2022:

o Lynn Bisha
o Professor James Breakall, PhD
o Neil Horden
o Jason Kern
o Pete Varounis

Founded in 1909, The Radio Club of America[1] includes professionals from
across the wireless communications industry.

[1] https://www.radioclubofamerica.org/

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