Activator
Midway Master
Operate on 6 different bands.
Awards
Awards catalogue
Every FOTA award, what it recognizes and how it is counted. Members earn activator and hunter awards, clubs earn club awards, and FOTA staff make community awards.
Activator 13
Activator
Fair Hopper
Foundational recognition for activating a variety of FOTA fairs.
Activator
Fair Explorer
Recognition for expanding activator activity across the FOTA fair network.
Activator
County Explorer
Recognition for carrying FOTA activations across county lines.
Activator
State Explorer
Recognition for broad regional participation as a FOTA activator.
Activator
QSO Magnet
Recognition for delivering a strong single FOTA activation.
Activator
Grandstand
Recognition for exceptional contact volume during one activation.
Activator
Packed Midway
Recognition for an outstanding high-volume FOTA activation.
Activator
Fair Circuit Activator
Recognition for sustained activator travel within a calendar year.
Activator
Homecoming
Recognition for returning to support the same fair over multiple years.
Activator
Activation Century
A major cumulative milestone for sustained FOTA activation activity.
Activator
Kilo Club
Elite recognition for extraordinary contact volume in one activation.
Activator
Tradition Keeper
Elite recognition for a long-standing commitment to one fair.
Hunter 11
Hunter
Silver Star Hunter
The first major FOTA Hunter milestone, recognizing consistent verified contacts with fair activators.
Hunter
Ticket Collector
Recognition for beginning to hunt across the FOTA fair network.
Hunter
County Collector
Recognition for Hunter activity spanning multiple counties.
Hunter
State Chaser
Recognition for broad regional reach as a FOTA Hunter.
Hunter
Band Hopper
Recognition for successfully hunting FOTA activators across the radio spectrum.
Hunter
Mode Mixer
Recognition for using multiple operating modes to contact FOTA activators.
Hunter
Gold Star Hunter
A significant Hunter achievement recognizing sustained activity across the FOTA network.
Hunter
Midway Chaser
Recognition for sustained hunting across a growing range of fairs.
Hunter
Ribbon Collector
Recognition for extensive participation across distinct FOTA fairs.
Hunter
Fairground Century
An exceptional breadth milestone across the FOTA fair network.
Hunter
Grand Champion Hunter
Elite Hunter recognition for exceptional long-term FOTA contact activity.
Club 8
Club
Club Ribbon
Foundational recognition for a club contributing activations to FOTA.
Club
Full Crew
Recognition for active participation by a broad group of club members.
Club
Fair Host
Recognition for a club that helps bring an organized FOTA operation to a fair.
Club
Fair Circuit
Recognition for collective club activity across many FOTA fairs.
Club
County Circuit
Recognition for collective club activity across county lines.
Club
State Circuit
Recognition for broad regional reach by club members.
Club
Club Century
A major collective milestone for sustained club activation activity.
Club
Grandstand Hunters
Elite recognition for substantial collective Hunter activity by a club.
Community impact 9
Community impact
First Contact
Recognition for introducing a new person to amateur radio through direct outreach.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
First Mic
Recognition for helping a new participant make an early on-air contact.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
Scout Signal
Recognition for direct amateur-radio outreach involving Scouts.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
Scout Signal Club
Club recognition for organized amateur-radio outreach involving Scouts.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
Young Voices
Recognition for creating meaningful on-air opportunities for young operators.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
Youth Mentor
Recognition for sustained guidance of young amateur-radio participants.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
Community Airwaves
Recognition for connecting a wider community with amateur radio.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
Next Generation
Recognition for substantial work developing future amateur-radio operators.
Awarded after FOTA staff review
Community impact
Youth Outreach Partner
Recognition for sustained partnership supporting youth amateur-radio outreach.
Awarded after FOTA staff review