In recognition of long service to the Society or a Centre of the Society, the Council decided to institute the Long Service Award.

Recipients of the Long Service Award

Johan Smit – 2026
Dave Blane -2026
Chris Stewart – 2025
Peter Cramb – 2023
Case Rijsdijk – 2018
Dr. Ian Glass – 2018
Chris de Koning – 2017
Willie P Koorts – 2017
Maciej Soltynski – 2014
Auke Slotegraaf – 2012
Brian D Fraser – 2011
Pat J Booth – 2009
Tim P Cooper – 2008
Jan Hers – 2002
Cliff R G Turk – 2000
Harold E Krumm – 1993
Rupert F Hurly – 1988
Joseph Churms – 1984

Citations

2026 Long Service Award to Johan Smit: He has been an ASSA member for more than 25 years. He has served on the Pretoria Centre Committee, been a driving force in the amateur telescope making community, conducted many public outreach activities that brought credit to the Society.

2026 Long Service Award to Dave Blane: He has been an ASSA member for more than 40 years. He shared his vast experience in ATM and observational astronomy with beginners and his contribution to the society’s long-term good cannot be overstated.

2025 Long Service Award to Chris Stewart: in appreciation for 49 years of ASSA membership & serving ASSA with great distinction and dedication, making many valuable contributions toward furthering ASSA objectives.

2014 Long Service Award to Maciej Soltynski: Upon the recommendation of this Society, Maciej Soltynski has been awarded a Long Service Award in appreciation for his many valuable contributions made to furthering ASSA interests over 25 years.