ARRL Contest Awards Status - Updated October 16, 2026.

----------------------------- ALL CERTIFICATES ARE NOW ONLINE ONLY -------------------

Certificates are now available for download on the new ARRL Contests Portal at contests.arrl.org. Click  the "Certificates" tab on the top navigation bar, and then enter the callsign of the certificates you wish to download.  A list of all available certificates, with both high resolution PDF files (suitable for printing and framing), as well as smaller JPG files suitable for websites or social media usage will be displayed.

Contest Plaque Order Process:

• September/October: Asking to sponsor for the upcoming contest season. (all contests)
• 4 months before each contest: Reminder email to previous sponsors to sponsor. (This is your first dib emails) You do not have to pay at this point but reach out to hold your sponsorship.
• 3 months before each contest: Open for new sponsors.
• Contest happens!
• 2 months after contests: preliminary results are in, and we will ask companies to help fill in those sponsorship blanks.
• 3 months after contest: Sponsorship deadline to have your name listed in QST for sponsorship.
• 6 months after contest: Official results are published in QST
• 7 months after contest: Plaques are ordered, shipped, and winners enjoy their accomplishment.
  

Plaques Ordered:

2026 RTTY

2026 DX-CW

2026 DX-SSB

We are pleased to announce that Icom has agreed to sponsor any November Sweepstakes plaques that are not sponsored by other individuals or organizations... THANKS ICOM!!!

Plaques are awarded in the following ARRL Events:

HF:

• November Sweepstakes CW
• November Sweepstakes Phone
• RTTY Roundup
• International DX Contest CW
• International DX Contest Phone
• International Digital Contest

VHF/UHF:

• June VHF QSO Party

Plaques are awarded only if the plaque is sponsored. A list of sponsored plaques is included in the contest write-up in QST and in the Online Contest Results. Unsponsored plaques may be purchased by the winner.

Plaques are currently priced at $95.00 + Shipping. (Shipping costs US $12, International $39)
 

Sponsored plaques are typically available for the overall winner in each category defined by the rules. In addition, sponsored plaques are generally available for the winner of each category in each ARRL Division.

If you are interested in sponsoring a special interest plaque, please contact the ARRL Contest Plaques at contest@arrl.org or 860-594-0341.

Available Plaques To Sponsor

There are numerous contest plaques that go unsponsored each year. If you or your club is interested in sponsoring a plaque, please contact the ARRL Contest Branch at .

Plaques are currently priced at $95.00 + shipping (US $12, International $39). 

Email contest@arrl.org if you or your organazation are interested in sponsoring plaques.