Our honorary member Ted (K1BV) displays the most comprehensive collection of data on amateur radio awards (permanent/short term/very short term awards) on the Internet. His homepage is a must for all award hunters:
The Islands on the Air (IOTA) program by the RSGB is the most challenging awards program for island chasers throughout the world. For information visit:
for lighthouse hunters: The International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend every year in August offers a good opportunity to work or hear many LH amateur radio stations. Information on this event can be found at illw.net