HamSCI Member/Collaborator Wins DARA Ham of the Year Award
Gary Mikitin, AF8A
Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, from Union, Kentucky, has been awarded the Amateur of the Year Award from DARA, the Dayton Amateur Radio Association.
Currently a visiting professor of chemistry at Xavier University, Neil has a rich history in education. He previously taught high school chemistry and sponsored the amateur radio club for 28 years at Evansville (IN) Harrison and Bloomington (IN) High School South. During his tenure, he introduced over 3,600 students to amateur radio in STEM classrooms, and Bloomington South consistently excelled in the high school division of School Club Roundup.
In 2019, Neil co-founded and became the camp director of Youth On The Air (YOTA) Americas, which connects young amateurs with peers through activities that encourage their continued involvement in amateur radio. YOTA groups organize peer-led activities, such as summer camps, contesting opportunities, and special events, for licensed amateur radio operators under the age of 26.
Neil’s contributions to the amateur radio community extend further. He is a contributing editor of the Next-Gen Contesters column in the National Contest Journal, a member of the ARISS USA Education Committee, a reporter and anchor for Amateur Radio Newsline, and the founder and former host of the Ham Talk Live! webcast. Neil assists HamSCI yearly at the Dayton Hamvention, where we share time and space for Booth Talks, presented in the YOTA building.
Hearty congratulations from the HamSCI Community, Neil!
Dr. Nathaniel A. Frissell Ph.D.
Congratulations, Neil! This is so exciting! I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor!
BY 73 de Nathaniel W2NAF
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Aldo Perich
this is a hard-earned award. I hope to emulate your efforts in our country by supporting young people in this hobby.
73 de Aldo OA4DPM
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