Nominations Now Open for the Annual Winthrop Mager Award
Oct 22nd, 2026 | By Dean Madsen, N0XR | Category: Chatter, Club BusinessTweet
The Winthrop Mager Award was established to perpetuate the memory of Rev. Winthrop M. Mager, WØMJH, and to encourage and recognize outstanding activity in all aspects of Amateur Radio throughout Central Iowa.
Presented annually by the Des Moines Radio Amateur Association (DMRAA), the award honors a licensed amateur radio operator who is a current DMRAA member and who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to:
- Supporting Amateur Radio
- Promoting the Amateur Radio Service
- Serving the community
- Treating fellow operators with the highest degree of respect and professionalism
DMRAA members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals who exemplify these qualities through their service, leadership, mentoring, operating activities, public service, education, or other contributions to the amateur radio community.
How to Submit a Nomination
Nominations must be submitted in writing no later than the regular November DMRAA meeting (Chili Feed & Auction).
You may email your nomination, including a description of why the nominee deserves consideration for the award, to:
Dean Madsen, N0XR
DMRAA President
If you prefer to submit a paper nomination, you may print and complete the nomination form and bring it to a club meeting:
Winthrop Mager Award Nomination Form
Please take a few minutes to recognize a fellow amateur whose efforts have strengthened our hobby, our club, and our community. Your nomination helps ensure that outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio receive the recognition they deserve.
| Date/Time | Event | Location | Program/Information |
| 10/06/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | On Line | Members are welcome. Contact a board member for the link. |
| 10/27/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Meeting | St. John’s Lutheran Church 600 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 | Joe Oetker, KF0AIH Portable VHF/UHF antenna for field use |
| 11/03/26 7:00PM | DMRAA Board Meeting | On Line | Members are welcome. Contact a board member for the link. |
| 11/24/26 6:00PM | DMRAA Chilifeed & Auction | St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 | All are welcome $10 admission |
| 12/01/26 6:30PM | DMRAA Christmas Party | Chicago SpeakEasy RSVP to Mark Globuschutz, K0MJG 515-201-7669 | Everyone is responsible for their own meal and gratuity. |
| 12/22/26 | No Meeting | No Meeting | No Meeting |
