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. (Read the story)