Nominations Now Open for the Annual Winthrop Mager Award

Oct 22nd, 2026 | By | Category: Chatter, Club Business

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/TimeEventLocationProgram/Information
10/06/26
7:00PM
DMRAA Board MeetingOn LineMembers are welcome.
Contact a board member for the link.
10/27/26
7:00PM
DMRAA MeetingSt. 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 MeetingOn LineMembers are welcome.
Contact a board member for the link.
11/24/26
6:00PM
DMRAA Chilifeed & AuctionSt Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131All are welcome
$10 admission
12/01/26
6:30PM
DMRAA Christmas PartyChicago SpeakEasy
RSVP to Mark Globuschutz, K0MJG
515-201-7669
Everyone is responsible for their own meal and gratuity.
12/22/26No MeetingNo MeetingNo Meeting