| DOC Bronze Medal |
2008 |
| For partnering
with NASA and the University of Alabama to transition unique
research application tools into operational decision support
systems, and for transferring these capabilities to other NOAA/NWS
offices. |
|
National Weather Association
Operational Achievement Award - Group |
2007 |
| For outstanding
collaborative work with NASA and UA-Huntsville, which brought
unique operational data sets and training into the National
Weather Service greatly enhancing the delivery of warnings and
forecast services. |
|
National Weather Association
Operational Achievement Award - Group |
2006 |
| For providing outstanding weather support services to the Central Gulf Coast Region before, during, and after the devastating hurricane Katrina of August 2005. |
|
| DOC Bronze Medal |
2006 |
For life-saving forecasts not only to its own area of responsibility, but also to the 58 counties serviced by WFO Jackson when Hurricane Katrina rendered it inoperable. |
|
| DOC Bronze Medal |
2005 |
| For customer service enabling public officials and citizens to take necessary, life-saving actions during Hurricane Ivan. |
|
| DOC Bronze Medal |
2004 |
| For providing warnings and other advisories which resulted in no lives being lost despite a historic flooding event in Alabama. |
|
| DOC Bronze Medal |
1989 |
| For service during
the devastating Huntsville Tornado of November 15, 1989. |
|
| DOC Silver Medal |
1974 |
Weather Service Office, Huntsville, Alabama
Messrs. Douglas L. Davis, Wilton L. Rodgers, and Thomas E. Ward
For their devotion to duty and outstanding
courage during the Huntsville tornado of April 3, 1974. The
tornado was sighted in the late afternoon rapidly approaching
Huntsville from the southwest on a projected path that included
the Weather Service Office. They remained at their posts,
disregarding their own personal safety, in order to provide
essential warnings of the impending danger to the public.
Dramatic warning messages were broadcast over radio and TV
alerting the surrounding area residents of the coming disaster.
Many lives were saved by the dedication of these three Weather
Service employees. |
|
| Unit Citation |
1974 |
| In recognition of outstanding individual and collective contributions in furthering NOAA's mission. |
| Isaac Cline Award - Regional |
2008 - Meteorology |
| Brian Carcione, Forecaster |
|
| For work serving as the primary warning operator during the February 5-6, 2008 tornado outbreak, coupled with his work to incorporate new methodologies into NWS operations. |
|
| NOAA Administrator Award |
2007 |
| Jason Burks, ITO and Michael Coyne, MIC |
|
| For the development of innovative Geographic Information Systems-based technology and services for use in the provision of critical radar data and imagery to NOAA's partners and customers. |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - Regional |
2007 - Program Management and Administrative Services |
| Jason Burks, ITO |
|
| Jason Burks’ leadership and work in regional and national programming efforts have resulted in improved warning operations, better dissemination of National Weather Service (NWS) products, and increased efficiency of NWS computer systems. His achievements over the previous year, from developing cell phone based weather displays to leading work in NWS situational awareness display software, are simply amazing. |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - National & Regional |
2006 - Support Services |
| Lary Burgett, OPL |
|
| For providing WFO Huntsville with critical administrative and management support while maintaining an extraordinary level of work in his other responsibilities |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - Regional |
2006 - Hydrology |
| Jason Elliott, Senior Forecaster |
|
| Jason worked tirelessly to ensure that the entire staff is fully equipped to handle any hydrologic related concerns, provided critical expertise and leadership in the Tennessee Valley Coop Modernization efforts, and spearheaded numerous hydro-related outreach projects. |
|
| NOAA Administrator Award |
2006 |
| Michael Coyne, MIC |
|
| For the successful
Polygon Warning Initiative, which demonstrated the value of
targeting the most specific area possible to receive severe
weather warnings, thereby reducing the number of false alarms
to the public. |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - Regional |
2005 - Leadership |
| Jason Burks, ITO |
|
| For leadership in a
wide array or areas, from infusing an array of new datasets
into the National Weather Service operations to leading several
WFO HUN community volunteer initiatives. |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - Regional |
2004 - Program Management and Administration |
| Jason Burks, ITO |
|
| For development of new programs and data sets that benifit the NWS and partners during hazardous weather situations. |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - Regional |
2004 - Leadership |
| Brian Carcione, Forecaster |
|
| For exceptional leadership and vision in leading the Interactive Forecast Preparation System program at the Weather Forecast Office in Huntsville. |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - National & Regional |
2003 - Meteorology |
Chris Darden, Senior Forecaster
William (Bill) Schaub Jr. , Senior Forecaster |
|
| Chris and William
demonstrated exceptional meteorological skill and professionalism
during the operationally challenging north Alabama flash flood
and tornado event of May 6, 2003. In the midst of this severe
episode, Chris and William maintained excellent situational
awareness and never lost sight of the potential for life-threatening
flooding. The consistent quality and timeliness of the severe
weather information disseminated by WFO HUN during this challenging
weather event is a testament to Chris and William's techinical
proficiency and leadership skills. |
|
| Isaac Cline Award - Regional |
2003 - Engineering, Electronics or Facilities |
| Lloyd Hill, Electorics Technician |
|
| Lloyd’s
accomplishments have directly contributed to the success of
the National Weather Service in northern Alabama. While heavily
involved in installation, setup, and testing of equipment, telecommunication
lines, AWIPS system, WFO CRS system, the ORPG for NEXRAD and
many other projects. Lloyd was also tasked with the maintenance
of the equipment assigned to the WSO in Huntsville. Lloyd accomplished
this mission with a strong sense of duty and expertise. If not
for his dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail
in preparing for the opening of the newest WFO in the National
Weather Service, the transfer could not have gone as smoothly
as it did. |
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