Bill Bradfield award

[Paul Haese]

This year I was lucky enough to win the Bill Bradfield award. The award is held for amateurs astronomers who are residents of South Australia. My contribution to JUPOS for the last 6 years was seen as a worthy contribution to astronomy and in particular for the research material I produce (ie the images) for the program.

It is a great honour to win the award because Bill is such a great amateur that many would know of in Australia as being a discoverer of 17 comets. In SA his comet finding skills are seen as legendary and he has the highest respect from ASSA.

Bill was unfortunately unable to present me with the award as his health is not great these days. I met him a few years back now and know the sparkle in his eyes when one talks of contributing to astronomy.

Thanks Bill for the chance to win the award.

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

Congratulations! Well Done!

[Jen]

woohoooo way to go Paul you didnt come second this time round hahaha

Good on ya

[astroron (Ron)]

Congratulations Paul
Bill is a nice bloke and a great credit to amateur astronomy
Cheers

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Congratulations Paul.

Cheers,

Justin.

[gary]

Congratulations Paul,

Few things are more rewarding in life than recognition from one's peers.

[PeterM]

What wonderful recognition for your fine efforts.
Congratulations

[Stardrifter_WA]

Congratulations Paul, well done

[TrevorW]

Well done Paul

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all for you comments.

[allan gould]

Well done Paul. It's good to see recognition of your services to amateur astronomy as you have also been a great help to many here on a number of topics.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Congratulations Paul.

[CometGuy]

Well done Paul. Thats great recognition coming from Bill Bradfield.

Terry

[Ric]

Congratulations Paul

Worthy recognition of all your efforts.

Cheers

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Well done Paul, here have a Pluto Pup

Mike