It has been really fantastic seeing Janey’s skills as an observer develop over the last couple of years. She is an enthusiastic binocular and naked-eye observer. Lately she’s been viewing planets, moonrises, aurora, and atmospheric phenomena like light pillars.
Geoff Robertson is no stranger to public outreach and education as the past director of public education. Recently, Geoff has organized workshops educating the public on choosing a new telescope. He has also taken the lead on organization of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Party.
Alister has an incredible attitude: he is always quick to volunteer his time and knowledge to help out on many RASC projects, as well as initiating his own projects. It would be difficult to run Edmonton RASC the way we do without Alister’s participation. He is presently our National Council Representative; he has led the monthly astroimaging corner in the past; recently he has started offering introductions to the observer’s handbook at observers’ meetings; he is always quick to offer help and advice to new members and the public. Last year I commented that he was a close contender for the Service award, and I am happy to honour him with this award this year!
It’s always a treat to see our members’ astrophotography. Abdur has been doing some excellent work with lunar and planetary imaging. I’m looking forward to seeing more of his work!
Rick Bramm, Susan Bramm, Warren Finlay, Kent Martens, Roman Unyk, Luca Vanzella for laying the foundation for the observatory dome at Black Nugget Lake, both literally and figuratively. Construction on the BNL observatory is still in progress, but the foundation was both a difficult and important problem that the committee solved!