October 16, 1996
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Cooperative Program
Thomas Jefferson awards
The Thomas Jefferson award originated as a way for the National Weather Service to honor Cooperative Observers for unusual and outstanding achievements in the field of meteorological observations. It is the highest award presented to the volunteer observers and is named for the third president of the United States. Jefferson, the statesman-scientist, made an almost unbroken series of weather observations from 1776 to 1816. His old instruments may now be seen at Monticello, his home in Charlotteville, VA. No more that five Jefferson awards are presented annually. The certificate is signed by the Secretary of Commerce and the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere. To be eligible for this award, the candidate must have received the John Campanius Holm award at least five years prior to nomination, and must still be performing duties in an outstanding manner.
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