Congress
What is a philatelic congress? Congress is an opportunity for philatelists to network and socialise with other philatelists, and to view displays. In South Australia, it is also an opportunity to enter the Congress Interclub Competition and/or the Congress Competition. The presentation of trophies and awards also takes place at our Congress.
Congress is held annually in South Australia and is usually hosted by one of the clubs or societies affiliated with the Council, but occasionally this major calendar event is hosted by the Council.
In 2023, Congress will be hosted by the SAPC and held in 14th and 15th October.
In 2022, Congress was replaced by ANPEX22.
In 2021, Eastern Districts Philatelic Society hosted Congress at SAPHIL House.
Council Trophies and Awards
Briskham Trophy - 2022 - Trevor Pope
The Briskham trophy is awarded for meritorious service to Philately in South Australia.
Harry Butler Trophy - 2022 - Paul Bennison
The Harry Butler trophy is awarded for meritorious services to local philately.
Congress Competitions
The Congress competitions are open to all clubs and societies affiliated with the South Australian Philatelic Council and their members.
Participating clubs/societies are to submit four (4) exhibits in four (4) different classes or sub-classes by four (4) different persons, unless defined as a “small club”. One of the persons representing a “small club” may submit a second exhibit.
All entrants in the Congress competition (interclub and individual entries) are eligible for the trophies/awards made available to the Council by donors provided that a Silver award is achieved.
2021 Award Winners
PS & PH Trophy
2021 – David Figg
Awarded for best Postcard Exhibit
Jimm Simmonds Trophy
2021 – Gordon Monk
Awarded for best thematics exhibit.
Murray Moore Trophy
2021 – Gordon Monk
Awarded for best State entry.
Michael Blake Trophy
2021 – Gordon Monk
Awarded for best Traditional category.
Hubert Wilkins Trophy for Youth
2021 – Grace Hargroves
Donated by Arthur Bergen.
Bruce Asherton Trophy
2021 – Gordon Oates
The Bruce Asherton Trophy is for literature.
Arnold Keller Interclub Competition Trophy
2021 – Para Hills Philatelic Society
Left to right: David Figg, Alma Downes, Martin Walker, Gordon Oates
Awarded to the winner of the interclub competition.
Latham Roberts Trophy
2021 – Gordon Monk
Presented to the best exhibit in any class (excluding picture postcards and youth) that exclusively comprises of Australian Commonwealth material, provided that such exhibit achieves a “Vermeil” award or better.
National Awards
The Australian Philatelic Federation (APF) conducts a formal system of Awards which aim to recognise and honour philatelists and others who have made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of philately in Australia. The APF’s Award system comprises two main components – the Australian Philatelic Order Awards (including the Research Award) and the APF Services to Philately Award (at the National Level) or SPAN.
It is the responsibility of the South Australian Philatelic Council to nominate candidates for APF Awards from the membership of clubs and societies within South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Australian Philatelic Order
| Fellow (FAP) | Member (MAP) | Research Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 – Betty Van Tenac | 2021 – Anthony Presgrave | 2020 – Bert Wajer |
| 1994 – Nelson Eustis | 2020 – David Figg | 2017 – Gordon Monk |
| 2010 – John Bell | 2005 – Martin Walker | |
| 2010 – Michael Roland | 2002 – Anthony Presgrave | |
| 1999 – Michael Blake | ||
| 1995 – Brian Farmer | ||
| 1995 – Eric Hurrell |
Span Award
South Australian recipients for services to philately at the National level.
2021 – Alma Downes
2018 – Mike Kovaleff
2014 – Neville Solly
2011 – Jill Presgrave
2009 – Barbara Bartsch
2007 – Werner Pohl
2004 – Bob Hill
2002 – Mike Munzer