REAL SHORT TIME AWARDS LISTING Check this page from time to time

27 April 2008	31 August 2008	Poland	650th Anniversary Niepomic	OH3GZ
18 May 2008	17 September 2008	China	Beijing 2008 Olympics Award	K1BV
6 July 2008	6 August 2008	Lithuania	755th anniversary Crowning of Lithuanian King Mindaugas	OH3GZ
6 July 2008	15 August 2008	Tunisia	The 28th Arabic Scout Jamboree Award	F5NQL
27 July 2008	2 August 2008	Italy	DIPLOMA 32 ° TOUR OF THE DOLOMITES	OH3GZ
July 2008	July 2008	Christmas Island VK9X	VK9X July 2008 Expedition Award	CT1BWW
1 August 2008	10 August 2008	Italy	Diploma Grande Guerra	PA3CUZ
9 August 2008	14 August 2008	Germany	60th Anniversary of the Worked All Europe Award	DL2VFR
15 August 2008	17 August 2008	Germany	ILLW Lights Hunter Award	DE3EAR
24 August 2008	12 September 2008	Italy	DIPLOMA "LEONESSA OF ITALIAN CINQUANTENAIRE	I2CZQ
20 Sept 2008	30 Sept 2008	Italy	9th Pallazo Reale di Caserta	PA3CUZ
20 Sept 2008	21 Sept 2008	Sweden	Scandanavian Activity Contest Anniversary Award	ON4CAS
23 Sept 2008	28 Sept 2008	Italy	Varese 2008 - UCI Road World Championships Award	PA3CUZ
25 Sept 2008	30 Sept 2008	Italy	A.R.M.I. Award "IADV"	PA3CUZ
20 Sept 2008	21 Sept 2008	Sweden	Scandanavian Activity Contest Anniversary Award	ON4CAS
17 October 2008	19 October 2008	Italy	5th STRANGE RADIO EVENT	PA3CUZ

This award is issued to celebrate the 650^th anniversary of the founding of Niepomic, city and Municipality of Niepomice and Krakow Group Expedition Radio - Club Malopolska Regional Association of Amateur Radio PZK. The award is available for amateurs and SWLs, individual stations and clubs, Polish and foreign, working on HF and FM bands (but not communications by repeaters.) Same station may be contacted using different modes and bands.

Requirements:
SP stations - 650 points
EU stations - 350 points
DX stations - 250 points

SCORING:
1. 150 points for establishing communication with the working of the month in July and on 4.10.2008 station SN650DN.
2. 200 points for establishing communication with working in the month of August and on 4.10.2008 station HF650N
3. 50 points for establishing communication with the work in July and August stations: SN650ADV, SN650ORH, SN650IVD, SN650ITP, SN650BWJ, SN650SCZ, SN650RQE, SN650FWQ, SN650CUU, SN650FQV, SN650XUM, SN650BCH, SN650HSQ, SN650GKM.
4. 50 points for establishing communication with ground stations that work with cities and municipalities Niepo?omice (for the special characters as points are added together).

Send log extract and fee of $US8 in postage stamps for SP staions, and for all others, 3 IRC. Apply to: Krakow Group Expedition Radio, Koz'mice Small 97, 32-020 Walsall, Poland.

The award is issued based on how many band/mode "slots" that you contact. The "slots" refer to band and mode combinations that you have worked and which can be found in "Log Search" page on their website shown below. There are a theoretical 135 such "slots" available: the 3 modes of CW/SSB/RTTY, 9 HF bands of 160m - 10m band and the 5 call signs. Other band/modes (such as 6m, 2m, 0.7m, 23cm, AM, FM, psk, SSTV, satellite, EME, etc) are not eligible for the award application. However, no problem for the exchange of QSL cards.

Bronze Award: 5 slots
Silver Award: 10 slots -- Must include all 5 special call signs.
Golden Award: 20 slots -- Must include all 5 special call signs.

Non-BY Applicants (including XX9, BV, VR2 applicants):
Bronze Award: 5 slots
Silver Award: 8 slots -- Must include all 5 special call signs.
Golden Award: 12 slots -- Must include all 5 special call signs.

The five Olympic stations that will be active from 18 May 2008 to 17 September 2008 include: BT1OB, BT1OJ, BT1OH, BT1OY, BT1ON.

The Lithuanian Amateur Radio Society (LRMD) is sponsoring an award for amateurs who contact Special Event Stations using the prefix LY755 (8 stations on the air). Contacts with other LY stations are valid as well. Earn a total of 755 points.

Point Values:
EU stations: each LY755 station = 100 points, other LY = 55 points.
DX stations: each LY755 station = 200 points, other LY = 100 points.
A minimum of 3 QSO with LY755 stations is needed.
QSOs with the same station may be made on different bands or modes for credit.

The state of Lithuania was created by King Mindaugas in the 13th century, namely building of political, economic and cultural bridges to modern Europe. After being Baptised in 1253, King Mindaugas was the first leader of Lithuania to direct the nation to Western Europe.

Special Station List and their operators:
LY755A Jonas (LY5A, LY2ZZ)
LY755BY Vilmantas (LY3BY)
LY755BKK Algimantass (LY2BKK)
LY755DX Romualdas (LY4DX)
LY755Q Rolandas (LY4Q)
LY755QT Valerijus (LY2QT)
LY755W Saulius (LY5W)
LY755X Tomas (LY3X)

Send log extract and fee of 5€ or $US10 to: LRMD Award Manager, P. O. Box 1000, LT-01014 Vilnius-1, Lithuania.

23 July - 2 August 2008 (Date of Jamboree)
6 July - 15 August 2008 (Time period of radio events)

Tunisia is the host country for the 28^th Arabic Scout Jamboree celebrating the cultures of the Mediterranean countries. The Amateur Radio Club of the Tunisian Scouts will be active in 4 stages which precede and follow the dates of the actual Jamboree. Contacts with the special stations will allow you to earn a special certificate.

1- PRE-MEDCUBS 2008
From July, 6th at 00:00 UTC to August 5th, 2008 at 24:00 UTC.
The Central Club - 3V8ST - of the Tunisian Scouts will start a special call sign TS1MSC before 30 days of the events. The Radio Station will be activated on 15-17-20-40-80 meters and on the modes: SSB-PSK31-RTTY-SSTV-CW.

2- PRE-THE 28th ARABIC SCOUT JAMBOREE
From June, 23rd at 00:00 UTC to July 22nd, 2008 at 24:00 UTC.
The regional club stations of Borj-Cedria – 3V8CB - start a special call sign TS1ASC before 30 days of the events. The Radio Station will be activated on 15-17-20-40-80 meters and on the modes of SSB-PSK31-RTTY-SSTV-CW.

3- 28th ARABIC SCOUT JAMBOREE SPECIAL CALL SIGN
From July, 23rd at 00:00 UTC to August 02nd, 2008 at 24:00 UTC.
The regional club stations of Borj-Cedria – 3V8CB - start a special call sign TS28ASJ from the Mondial Centre of Formation and Camps of Borj-Cedria, near TUNIS the capital city of TUNISIA, two Radio Stations will be Centralized there to broadcast the scouts Radio Calls for all world and transfer the Camp's days info.

4- MEDCUBS 2008 SPECIAL CALL SIGN
From August, 06th at 00:00 UTC to August 15th, 2008 at 24:00 UTC.
The Central Club - 3V8ST - of the Tunisian Scouts will start a special call sign TS1CUBS from the Mondial Centre of Formation and Camps of Borj-Cedria, near TUNIS the capital city of TUNISIA, tow Radio Station will be Centralized there to broadcast the scouts Radio Calls for all world and transfer the Camp's days info.

CERTIFICATE:
A Certificate will be made available for contacts with the 4 stages listed following the rules below:
1. As a minimum, make at least one contact with TS1CUBS & TS28ASJ.
2. Any Communication with stations: TS1CUBS & TS28ASJ earn:
     A. 5 points in SSB,
     B. 7 points in DIGITALS MODES ( PSK31-RTTY-SSTV ),
     C. or 9 points in CW mode.
3. Any Communication with stations: TS1MSC & TS28ASC earn:
     A. 3 points in SSB.
     B. 5 points in DIGITALS MODES (PSK31-RTTY-SSTV).
     C. or 7 points in CW mode.
4. The SCOUT STATIONS get two more points for each Communication.
5. You can work the same station only once per band irrespective of mode.
6. Your final score will be calculated by a simple addition method.
7. The 1st and 3rd RANK will get Special Certificates and the other stations will receive Certificates of participation.
8. Log Submission Addresses and Terms:
     A. We need electronics log! (Microsoft Office Excel) or paper log (no problem).
     B. The file name for the log should be <your call>
     C. Submit your electronic log by e-mail if possible, or you may send a floppy diskette or CD.
D. Logs must be submitted to the AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF TUNISIAN SCOUTS no later than September 30th,2008.
E. Electronic logs must be submitted via E-mail to < astra.awards@yhoo.fr > Be sure to put the station call sign in the <Subject>.
F..Paper Logs, CDs, Floppies must be sent to: AMATEUR RADIO CLUB STATION TUNIS, P.O. BOX 339, TUNIS MAHRAJENE 1082, TUNISIA.

Announcing the 32nd edition of the Tour of the Dolomites (http://www.girodolomiti.com), organized by S. Tour of the Dolomites. This year, the event will take place from July 27 to 2 August. Sponsored by the A.R.I. Bolzano.

RULES:
Period: From July 27 to August 2, 2008.
Bands: The bands will be used 20, 40 and 80 meters. HF.
Mode: only SSB as permitted by the Band Plan.
Contact: stations that call "CQ Diploma Giro Dolomites. "
Mode: The same station may be contacted several times on the same day, as long as the contacts are on different bands.
Jolly Station: During the event, special "wild card" station "II3GDD", will be operating from the Fair of Bolzano.
Reports: Stations participants pass: CALL, R.S.T., sequence from 001.

Score:
a. Each contact with Italian stations calling CQ for the diploma = 1 point each.
b. contact with wildcard station "II3GDD" = 3 points.

Award Requirements:
a. OM, SWL, YL and stations from ARI Bolanzo / Italian Club: 20 points.
b. OM, SWL, YL and Club foreigners: 10 points.

Award fee: 10€ or U.S. $ 18. Log: Send log extract signed by two witnesses. The log must contain Call, LOG must be certified and countersigned by 2 MW, must contain CALL, date, UTC, RST and sequence number received. It must also contain the address of the applicant and any e-mail address,together with the request. The LOG should be sent no later than 30 September 2008 to the manager of diploma: Maurizio Tonolli IN3RXG, Via Capri 5 to I-39100 Bolzano, Italy.

Contact stations on Christmas Island in the Pacific Ocean during the term of their July 2008 Expedition. There are two ways to qualify:
1. Contact 4 different VK9X stations active in July on any band or using any mode.
2. Make 5 QSOs using different bands or modes with any of these stations: VK9XWW, VK9XHZ, VK9XOR and VK9XME. (For example making 2 QSOs with VK9XHZ and 3 with VK9XOR).

Send a log extract and fee of 10€ to the award manager: Manuel Alberto C. Martques CT1BWW, PO Box 41, 2780-901 Oeiras, Portugal. (If you are a sponsor or contributor to the expedition, send only the log extract, in this case there is no fee for the award.)

In occasion of 90th anniversary of 1 Guerra Mondiale (First World War), the sezione ARI di Gorizia offers a special award for contacts between 1 and 10 August 2008. SWL OK.

Bands: 3,5 MHz, 7 MHz, 14 MHz using the modes SSB, CW, RTTY.
Italian stations need 30 points, European stations 20 and all others 15 points.
Members of the ARI di Gorizia count 1 point. IQ3GO is 3 points and II3GG 5 points.

Each station may be contacted only once per day. Send log extract and fee of 10€ or $US15 on or before 30 October 2008 to the Award Manager, Vital Salvatore, IV3YIM, via To Toscanini, 5, I-34170 Gorizia (GO), Italy.

August 26th 1948 – W2IOP receives the 1st WAE Award …and 60 years later …WAE continues in popularity.

The changes to the WAE country list closely reflect the political and social changes that occurred over these decades. But other things have also changed. From Computers to mobile phones and the Internet, as well as aspects of amateur radio with the help of modern technical equipment of which the award fathers could never dream of. Today, in 2008, we invite the world to celebrate this anniversary with us on the bands. At the same time, we want to use this opportunity to include these innovations in our celebration.

In order to allow the entire world to participate in this event, it is not enough to hold a party over the radio on the actual birthday. Therefore, the two contests that are closely related to the WAE award, the WAEDC CW and the WAEDC SSB, will form the timing cornerstones of our Marathon. Especially for our friends outside of Europe is this competition a good possibility to receive lots of band points for the WAE Marathon.

We are celebrating the anniversary with the issuance of an achievement certificate similar to the WAE Award in accordance with the current award rules. Soon we will have all information at this website: http://wae60.de

Here are the tentative rules:
1. Marathon timing: Begin: Aug. 9, 2008 0000 UTC (Begin of WAEDC CW)
End: Sept. 14, 2008 23:59 UTC (End of WAEDC SSB)
2. Modes - all legal Amateur Radio operating modes
(Note for contest participants i.e. in RTTY contests: during this time frame the competition logs for the WAE Marathon can be counted)
3. Bands - all legal Amateur Radio operating bands
4. Log deadline latest date will be Oct. 15, 2008 (deadline WAEDC SSB) per e-mail
5. Log formats - ADIF, Cabrillo.
6. Certificates - after fulfilling of the conditions for the WAE60 (roughly the same as the WAE requirements) a notice will be sent to allow you the possibility to print out the certificate over the internet.
7. Award points - to the extent that a QSO from both partners is confirmed, it will be entered into the DCL (DARC Contest Logbook) and can be claimed for all WAE, EUROPA awards, EUDX und DLD.
8. Fees - none.

This award is sponsored by the BAVARIAN RADIO FRIENDS to promote activity during the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend on the third weekend of August 2008. All contacts/receptions from Friday until Sunday (August 15 till August 17) of that weekend with amateur radio stations who are operating from lighthouses or lightships count for the award.

Requirements: Work or hear (SWL) at least ten different lighthouse/lightship stations. The number of stations worked/heard will be entered on the award.

Send a log extract including date, UTC, station worked/heard and lighthouse number given (preferably ARLHS number) by September 30, 2008 together with the award fee of 5€ or $US8 or 8 (new!) IRCs to the following address: DE3EAR, Hans-Jürgen Schmelzer, P.O. Box 1204, 95634 Tirschenreuth, Germany

ARI Brescia, as part of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of its foundation, has established the "Diploma Lioness of Italy award. The award will be issued to all amateurs and SWLs who contact/listen to the required number of stations operating in the Province of Brescia during the period August 24 to Sept 14, 2008. Each station can be contacted one time.

The award will be also be given to all stations in the Province of Brescia who are active and made at least 50 QSOs. All Bands may be used. Modes: SSB, CW, digital modes (mixed).

Requirements:
1. Italian stations need 15.
2. Europeans need 10.
3. All others need 5.

Requests for issuance of the award, which is completely free must be received by October 31, 2008, accompanied by an extract from the logs. The sponsor prefers that all applications be sent in any electronic format, to be sent by email to IZ2FOS Manager (iz2fos@rblob.com ). They will confirm receipt of applications within a few days. Paper logs will be accepted at the following address: Lorenzo Mendini Via S.Maria IZ2FOS, 72 - 25011 Calcinatello (Brescia), Italy. Please let the sponsor know if you can accept the award by e-mail, and it will be sent to you in the form of a PDF file you can print in your shack.

The A.R.I. of Caserta sponsors this award for contacts made between 00:00 UTC of 20 September 2008 and 24:00 UTC of 30 September 2008. SWL OK.

Bands: 3.5 MHz and 7.0 MHz (HF) in the modes SSB and CW..
Italian stations need 30 points, European 10 and all others 5 points.
Each member of the A.R.I. of Caserta = 1 point.
Jolly station = 5 points.
Special station IQ8DO, which will be active on 20 and 21 September = 5 points
Special station IR8PR3, which will be active on 27 and 28 September = 5 points.

The same station may be contacted several times in the same day, but each contact must be on a different band and mode with at least one hour between the contacts. Send log extract and fee of 15€ before 20 December 2008 to Manager: Caterina Dorina, IK8HEQ, Via Generoso Iodice pal. B sc. B, I-81055 Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta, Italy.

Sweden celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Scandanavian Activity Contest by offering three Special Contest Diplomas. The contest takes place during the two last weekends in September on CW and SSB respectively.

1. GOLD – For participants who manage to contact 50 Scandinavian stations on each of 5 Bands, a total of 250 contacts.

2. SILVER – For stations who manage to contact a total of 250 Scandinavian stations, regardless of band.

3. BRONZE – For stations who manage to contact 50 Scandinavian stations, regardless of band.

The awards will be automatically sent to those who qualify, although it might be a good idea to remind the sponsors of this when you submit your logs. And another good idea would be to provide some financial help to cover their printing and postage costs. The contest is always well attended by the Scandanavian countries and many, many of their best operators.

INSUBRIA RADIO and the A.R.I. Branch Gallarte sponsor this award which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the first winner of this auto racing event, Alfredo Binda. SWL OK. All HF bands may be used, as well as the modes of SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK31.

Special Stations and Point values:
     a. Valid Jolly stations: II2BIN, II2UCI and IQ2IR = 5 points.
     b. Accredited stations: 1 point each.
          1) List is available at: http://www.insubriaradio.org/varese2008_eng.html
          2) YL/OMs of A.R.I. Branch of Gallarate.
          3) Insubria Radio Team members.

It is allowed to contact all of these stations only one time on different bands or modes on the same day. Look for stations calling: CQ VARESE 2008.

Apply for the award on or before 31 Oct 2008. The fee is 10€ or $US15. Funds received will be entirely given to the Catholic Mission "Maria de Mattias" of Ingore, Guinea Bissau. PAYPAL to: emanuela.trevisan@insubriaradio.org. Send applications to: Award Manager, Maurizio Bertolino IZ1CRR, PO Box 13, I-12022 Busca (CN).

The ARMI sponsors this award for making just with special call II1ADV at any time between Sept 25, 2008 (00:00 UTC) and Sept 30, 2008 (24.00 UTC). This station will be active on all bands using SSB, CW, PSK31.

Fee for the award is 10€ or US$ 13. Note: The sum received for graduation, minus expenses of printing and shipping will be donated entirely to all'ISTITUO ANDREA DORIA, an organization devoted to providing assistance to orphaned children of sailors.

Send log extract and fee to: Alberto Mattei, IT9MRM, Via Enrico Millo, 20, I-96011 Augusta (SR), Italy.

If you like to have fun with us during the Strange Radio Event, please take note of the following rules:

1- Date: from 06.00 GMT of 17 October to 22.00 GMT of 19 October 2008.
2- To obtain the Strange Radio Event Certificate you need contacts with 5 different S.R.T. Special Calls.
3- Mode: SSB only.
4- Plaques to: 1st European OM; 1st station Outside Europe, 1st S.R.T. Special Call and 1st SWL.
Prizes will be given during the 6th International DX Convention, Salerno 2009, or shipped later.
5- You will be informed about the S.R.T. special callsigns through the normal channels magazines and WEB.
6- Logs: to earn the Strange Radio Event Certificate, logs have to be sent before November 30, 2008. The cost is 10 Euros or $US15 which should be sent to the Event Manager: IZ7DOK Marco De Carlo, Via degli Orefici 6, I-73100 Lecce, Italy.

This is a list of expired very short term awards which were listed and then removed when their active period ended.
I give a credit of $US1 towards purchase of my Directory for each award.
Do you know of any short ones like this which are still active but not listed above? Your help is appreciated!
Ted K1BV

GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Make 15 different contacts with: a. all Jolly stations. b. 10 different Italian accrediated stations. c. 2 different accrediated HB9 stations. (3 Jolly + 2 HB9 + 10I.	Make 5 different contacts with: a. all Jolly stations. b. one Italian accreditated station. c. one accreditated HB. (3 Jolly + 1 HB + 1I)	Make 10 different contacts with Jolly stations and/or accreditated Italian and HB9 stations.

1 January 2008	31 January 2008	Germany	Bavarian Radio Friends - 2008 Activity Award 2008	Hans-Jürgen Schmelzer
4 January 2008	6 January 2008	Italy	BEANS BENEFICA AWARD	OH3GZ
15 January 2008	25 January 2008	Ukraine	Vertical Award	OH3GZ
4 February 2008	20 February 2008	Italy	VIAREGGIO’S 134th INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL VII DIPLOMA	OH3GZ
1 February 2008	29 February 2008	Estonia	90^th Anniversary of the Estonian Republic	SM6DEC
16 February 2008	16 March 2008	Lithuania	90th Anniversary of Lithuanian Independence Award	OH3GZ/PA3CUZ
23 February 2008	12 March 2008	Russia	Baikal Winteriada 2008 award	OH3GZ
15 March 2008	22 March 2008	Italy	PROCESSIONE DEI MISTERI DI TRAPANI AWARD	OH3GZ
1 January 2008	31 March 2008	Bulgaria	130^th Anniversary of Liberation of Bulgaria Award	VA3RJ
5 January 2008	12 April 2008	Spain	Diploma Seville Fair April	OH3GZ
4 March 2008	7 April 2008	Russia	The Great North Road Award (R9J)	OH3GZ
22 March 2008	30 March 2008	Italy	ITALIAN NAVY COASTAL RADIO STATIONS 2008	PA3CUZ
28 March 2008	2 April 2008	Italy	500th Anniversary Death of St. Francis of Paola	OH3GZ
29 March 2008	13 April 2008	Poland	75^th Anniversary of the SP-DX Contest	SP5UAF
6 April 2008	7 April 2008	USA	Association of Saints Church Radio Amateurs Anniversary	WA0EMX
18 April 2008	18 April 2008	Poland	World Amateur Radio Day Award	SP2FAP
26 April 2008	26 April 2008	England	International Marconi Day Award	K1BV
1 May 2008	31 May 2008	Germany	European Spring Award	DE3EAR
9 May 2008	9 May 2008	Russia	Marshalls of Viatka	OH3GZ
10 May 2008	18 May 2008	Italy	"91st GIRO D’ITALIA" of Cyclism Award	OH3GZ/PA3CUZ
1 May 2008	25 May 2008	Italy	Diploma del Quarantesimo	PA3CUZ
17 May 2008	18 May 2008	Italy	4th Members Trophy - Mediterraneo DX Club	OH3GZ
20 May 2008	5 June 2008	Italy	4^th COTA AWARD 2008 (CARABINIERI ON THE AIR)	PA3CUZ
31 May 2008	1 June 2008	Portugal	CT7LH - ALGARVE Lighthouse Activity 2008	PA3CUZ
30 May 2008	1 June 2008	Canary Islands	Orchilla Lighthouse Award	EA8AY
7 June 2008	8 June 2008	USA	International Museum Ship Radio Event 2008	OH3GZ
7 June 2008	8 June 2008	Italy	Toti's Award	IT9MRM
5 June 2008	14 June 2008	Italy	Italian Navy Day	PA3CUZ
9 June 2008	15 June 2008	Russia	Kemerovo 90 Award	SM6DEC
14 June 2008 21 June 2008	15 June 2008 22 June 2008	England	International Museums Weekend 2008	OH3GZ
16 June 2008	22 June 2008	Italy	Adopt A Child Award	OH3GZ
14 June 2008	22 June 2008	Greece	SX24 Macedonia Award	425 DX News
26 April 2008	30 June 2008	Austria Switzerland	EURO-2008 Award (European Football Championships)	OH3GZ
1 June 2008	30 June 2008	Russia	115 Years Novosibirsk	RZ9OW
30 June 2008	6 July 2008	Russia	390^th Anniversary City of Novokuznetsk	OH3GZ
1 July 2008	31 July 2008	Germany	50th Anniversary "Sea of Peace" Award	PA3CUZ
12 July 208	13 July 2008	England	GB7GQ Award (IARU HF Championship)	K1BV
12 July 2008	13 July 2008	Croatia	Diploma 9A0HQ (IARU HF Championship)	OH3GZ
12 July 2008	13 July 2008	Ukraine	IARU EM5HQ Award	UR5EAW
23 July 2008	29 July 2008	England	GB8LMI 'Les Minquiers Islands Award''	OH3GZ