In case you all weren't aware, assuming that you care about these awards, the ARRL Board of Directors named Josh B. Nass, KI6NAZ, as the winner of it's annual professional media award:
I can imagine that this recognition and the moving of Ham Nation (Bob Heil's podcast show) from TwiT to Ham Radio Crash Course has elevated Mr. Nass above his YouTube ham radio peers. What I find interesting about this move is that Mr. Heil famously made some derogatory remarks a few years ago about the other ham radio video shows when they started nipping at the heels of Ham Nation. Now, those young up-starts have caught and, in one case, absorbed Ham Nation.The Board also designated Josh B. Nass, KI6NAZ, as the winner of the 2020 Bill Leonard W2SKE Professional Media Award for Video Reporting. The Board cited Nass “for his outstanding YouTube channel, “Ham Radio Crash Course,” which has garnered almost 170,000 subscribers.” The Board resolution observed that generating “productions of high levels of content — and effective and entertaining instruction of that content — all while maintaining rigorous technical standards, [demands] consistent discipline and rigor.” The resolution also cited Nass for his use of “new modes of learning and information conveyance that enhance further education of Amateur Radio operators everywhere.” The recipient receives a plaque and a $250 contribution to a charity of the winner's choice.
Wow! What a concept. A ham radio YouTube video that actually shows people playing radio.I also prefer those that actually “operate radio” instead of just talking about operating radio on their videos.