1. The Patriot Award is issued to commemorate the disaster suffered in New York City on September 11, 2001. The Patriot Award is available to all amateurs worldwide who submit logs as written confirmation of having contacted a lighthouse station in each of the thirteen original colonies of the United States (Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia). To encourage increased activity and station improvement throughout the bands, contacts on all amateur bands are accepted, including the WARC bands. The Patriot Award is available to SWL’s on a heard basis.

2. All ARLHS General Rules and requirements are applicable.

3. Contacts may be made over any period of years. Contacts must be confirmed in writing, preferably in the form of QSL cards. Photocopies are acceptable. The ARLHS can not be held responsible for any cards or documents other than to exercise normal care while they are in the Society’s possession.

4. Application Procedure (Visit the General Awards Rules page)

* If QSL cards are sent, they must be accompanied by sufficient postage for their safe return (registered mail is recommended because it is traceable). Photocopies of QSL cards are permitted and recommended. The ARLHS can not be held responsible for any cards or documents other than to exercise normal care while they are in the Society’s possession.

* All applications sent must include the appropriate fee(s):

Award will be issued in electronic form (PDF) free of charge.

ARLHS Awards eCertificates are free of charge and will be issued to the requester via email.

Optional paper award is available for a fee, visit the General Awards Rules page for more details