2026 Year of the Club
2026 has been designated by the ARRL Board of Directors as the Year of the Club, recognizing that radio clubs are the backbone of ARRL. The growth and development of amateur radio rely on our vibrant community of radio clubs. All ARRL Affiliated Clubs are invited to participate!
Please check back here as we post more information about the ARRL Year of the Club:
- Innovative programs to support club growth and bolster club activities
- Opportunities to celebrate and recognize clubs on the air
- Recognition and incentives for clubs that help increase ARRL membership
- Recognition for clubs celebrating significant milestones, including 100 years of ARRL affiliation
…and more!
Year of the Club Newsletter Contest
A club newsletter can keep members informed of news and upcoming events, keep them interested between meetings and activities, teach them about ham radio skills and technology, or even make them laugh, remember, or set an operating goal — the sky’s the limit! ARRL wants to see what your club does with the mix of information that can go into a newsletter.
Learn more →Year of the Club Website Contest
Open to ARRL Affiliated Clubs that maintain a club website.
Learn more →Club Photo Submission
ARRL has made 2026 the Year of the Club, a year-long celebration of ham radio clubs and everything they do for amateur radio. As just one way of honoring various clubs, QST will feature club photos in every 2026 issue.
Learn more →Motivating Amateur Radio Clubs to Open New Initiatives
The MARCONI Program was developed by the Meriden Amateur Radio Club (MARC) as part of a grant awarded through the ARRL Club Grants Program beginning in September 2022. The Project is designed to assist clubs to become more active and engaged with their members and their local community.
Learn more →Report Submission
Submit amateur radio activity that is not related to Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) activity.
- Licensing Class
- Local race support
- Fair or Festival activity
- School activity
