[CQ-Contest] Putting the spoon into the pot: WPX - who is on first?

[Prasad]

KR2Q said:

<snip>
I know lots of folks who feel "who am I to sponsor a trophy for the
winner...I'm just Joe Ham?"  Or more likely, "All the awards are already
sponsored" (far from the truth).
</snip>

How about some award sponsors for parts of the world which have
practically none at all (most of Asia, Africa?), but still turn up for
contests to hand out multipliers like in the recent ARRL DX, 'coz they
never have a chance to win on the world platform due to their location
:)

73 de Prasad VU2PTT.

On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 7:12 PM,  <kr2q at optimum.net> wrote:
> N2WN said:
>
> [snip]
> When I was TDS Rallying, there were trophies for the top three
> places in most categories. Maybe it's time to consider something
> like this for major contests?
> [end snip]
>
> This is a GREAT idea.
>
> I know lots of folks who feel "who am I to sponsor a trophy for the
> winner...I'm just Joe Ham?"  Or more likely, "All the awards are already
> sponsored" (far from the truth).
>
> How about some trophies for 2nd and 3rd place.  If you're like most
> entrants and can say, "I've never won an award," here is a wonderful
> opportunity to step up to the plate and expand the opportunity for
> your peers (or you!) by sponsoring a Silver or Bronze trophy.  Most
> 2nd and 3rd place scores are definitely worthy (as are the ops)!!
>
> Let me say it again Jules:
> This is a GREAT idea.
>
> de Doug KR2Q
>
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