With the intention of stimulating some new interest in the Commonwealth Contest, the VP8GQ Trophy will be presented to the highest-placed non-UK station (who has not won the trophy in the preceding two years) in the 12-hour category, regardless of section, Open or Restricted. This award takes the form of an attractive wood mounted plaque and will be retained by the winners. This trophy has been made available through the generosity of Peter Hobbs, G3LET. Peter's story of his time in the Antarctic as VP8GQ on Signy Island, can be found in 'Reflections in a Rosebowl' But there are some pictures above. .