The AAVSO Director’s award for 2003 is presented to Gary Poyner in recognition of...
His meticulous observing of Variable Stars, including the over 100,000 observations he has contributed to the AAVSO since 1991
His contribution of timely and often critical observations during special observing runs with ground based and satellite instruments.
His making immediate observations at the request of headquarters to confirm the potential discoveries, and...
His efforts as Director of the Variable Star Section of the British Astronomical Association, mentoring observers, fostering productive collaborations and amity among variable star observing associations worldwide, and working to maintain and improve the level of variable star observing worldwide.
Janet A. Mattei.
Announced at the AAVSO 92nd Spring Meeting, Tuscon, Arizona April 26th, 2003