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AWARDS
Members of the Association and others active
in the field of weather modification have been recognized over the
years for their contributions to the science. This has been
done through three awards: The
Thunderbird Award, The Schaefer
Award, and the International
Award. In addition, a fourth award, the
Black Crow, has been awarded nearly every year since its inception
to recognize Association members who have suffered unusual adversities
of one type or another.
In 2002, two new awards recognizing Distinguished
Service by field personnel were added. The first recipients
of these awards were named at the 2003 annual meeting. Descriptions
of these awards and lists of their recipients can be viewed at the
links above, and to the left.
Dear WMA Members,
Dear WMA Members, The next WMA Annual Meeting is just a few months
away (April 21-25th). This promises to be an interesting meeting.
One of the traditions of the WMA is to hold an Awards ceremony hosted
at the banquet at these annual meetings. The Awards committee needs
the WMA memberships assistance in identifying possible award recipients.
The awards range from the prestigious to the infamous and are defined
below as well as three rather new distinguished service awards:
Background
Prior recipients of these awards are listed if you follow the links
two paragraphs above. The descriptions are listed below for your
convenience. The Schaefer and Thunderbird awards are only awarded
once to a specific individual. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending
upon your point of view) the Black Crow can be awarded more than
once!
Request
Would you consider those members you think should be recognized
by the WMA as possible award recipients? Then would you forward
your nominations (with any supporting information you deem appropriate)
to me? The WMA Awards committee appreciates your help!
You can contact me via e-mail at dgriffith@nawcinc.com,
by phone at 801-942-9005, or by mail:
Don Griffith
North American Weather Consultants
8180 S. Highland Dr., Suite B-2
Sandy, UT 84093
Don Griffith
Chairman, Awards Committee
To facilitate thoughtful nominations, the awards are defined below
so you don't have to hop through the links.
The Schaefer Award
The Schaefer Award is the most coveted award presented by the Weather
Modification Association. The recipient is chosen by the Board of
Directors and the Awards Committee, from candidates nominated by
the committee and/or the general membership. The award is not generally
presented every year. The recipient receives a plaque, which is
inscribed with the following:
"For scientific and technological discoveries that have constituted
a major contribution to the advancement of weather modification."
The Thunderbird Award
The Thunderbird Award is an honored presentation, which recognizes
fundamental and continuing contributions to the art and science
of weather modification. The recipient is chosen by the Awards Committee,
which is comprised of three previous recipients of the Thunderbird
Award. The Award is presented each year at the Annual Meeting. The
recipient receives a neck piece, and is required to add his or her
own contribution to the Association's replica of the Northern Plains
Indian Medicine Bundle, recounted by the late Marion Bruce to confer
great rainmaking powers on the bearer.
The International Award
Commemorative medallions originally presented to the Weather Modification
Association at the 1985 meeting in France, and now permanently displayed
in a Lucite box, serve at the centerpiece for this rotating international
award. It is presented to special individuals or groups who have
made outstanding contributions toward international cooperation
in weather modification. The recipient is chosen by the Board of
Directors from nominations made at the annual meeting. This award
is not given every year.
The Black Crow Award
The Black Crow Award is presented to those individuals who for one
reason or another have found themselves plagued with an extraordinary
number of adversities or mishaps. Of course, the true cause of these
adversities can frequently be traced directly to the recipients
themselves. The "Crow" is presented at each annual meeting
in partial recompense for those misfortunes suffered during the
previous year. The recipient is chosen from nominations made to
the Awards Committee.
Distinguished Service Awards
Weather Modification Field Meteorologist Distinguished Service
Award
This award is presented to exemplary weather modification field
meteorologists who have provided outstanding services in the conduct
of weather modification operations and/or research. The award recognizes
their dedication, skills and professionalism, which contribute(d)
significantly to the success of field programs, and reflects(ed)
favorably on the profession and the WMA. Recipients are chosen by
the Awards Committee from nominations directed to the Committee.
It is not mandatory that this award be presented each year.
Weather Modification Pilot/Technician Distinguished Service
Award
This award is presented to exemplary weather modification pilots
or technicians who have provided outstanding services in the conduct
of weather modification operations and/or research. The award recognizes
their dedication, skills and professionalism which contribute(d)
significantly to the success of field programs, and reflects(ed)
favorably on the profession and the WMA. Recipients are chosen by
the Awards Committee from nominations directed to the Committee.
It is not mandatory that this award be presented each year.
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