CTRCS (Ret.) Roy Lamberton, USN, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Captain George P. McGinnis Memorial Award, as part of the Radio Club of America’s (RCA) 2025 annual awards program. The RCA proudly announced its 2025 award recipients and its incoming class of 2025 Fellows, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1935 of recognizing major contributors to wireless communications. This year, fourteen awards are being bestowed, and eight RCA members are being elevated to Fellow status.

The Captain George P. McGinnis Memorial Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the advancement and preservation of U.S. Naval Cryptology. CTRCS (Ret.) Lamberton’s selection reflects a lifetime of exemplary service, leadership, and commitment to the cryptologic profession.

This distinguished recognition was made upon nomination by the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA), underscoring CTRCS (Ret.) Lamberton’s enduring impact on the Naval Cryptologic community and his efforts to preserve its history and legacy. Through his contributions, he has upheld the highest traditions of the United States Navy and the Naval Cryptologic enterprise, earning him a place among the most respected contributors to the field.