2007 Winner
Brian Whittaker
Brian Whittaker's involvement in philately in Western Australia commenced in
1970 as
Treasurer of the Philatelic Society of Western Australia, a position he held
for 5 years.
Since then he has been Vice President for 7 Years and a committee member for
13 years. He is a member of
the W. A. Study Group and was Treasurer for 8 years. He served as Floor Manager
as various exhibitions held in Perth.
Brian was the author of a monograph on W. A. Slogan
Postmarks and is continuing research on this subject
as well as taxed letter markings. He has contributed articles to the BLACK
SWAN and various overseas journals.
He has an extensive record of displaying and giving
talks about his various collections at some
16 clubs in this State over a period of 35 years. He has been awarded medals
at State and National exhibitions.
Brian Whittaker has made a significant contribution in all aspects to our hobby of philately in Western Australia.