HONORS AND AWARDS

Selected Awards

  • 2012 In recognition of significant contributions made regarding local research on tornado damage in forested areas.
  • 2008 For role as Assistant Editor for Monthly Weather Review.
  • 2006 Dept. of Commerce Bronze Medal (Group Award) for North American Monsoon Experiment/Forecast Operations
  • 2003 For outstanding performance and actions that resulted in saving lives of wildland firefighters
  • 1998 Outstanding Performance Award for analysis and interpretation of VORTEX data

Complete List of Awards

  • 2013 For high level of professionalism in providing forecasts and proactive calls during wildfires.
  • 2012 In recognition of significant contributions made regarding local research on tornado damage in forested areas.
  • 2012 For exemplary performance in conducting research at the WFO FGZ and contributions to the larger scientific community.
  • 2011 For outstanding Aviation Forecast support during the cold season 2010-2011.
  • 2010 For serving as the storm survey expert in the aftermath of the 06 October 2010 tornado outbreak.
  • 2010 For providing training to the forecasting staff on the various Z-R radar relationships.
  • 2010 For leadership during several high-impact winter storms.
  • 2009 For exhibiting leadership in forecasting, communications, and research.
  • 2009 For contributions during the severe winter weather events which extended from December 14th-26th.
  • 2008 For role as Assistant Editor for Monthly Weather Review.
  • 2008 For outstanding forecast service leading up to the weather event of Jan 27-28, 2008.
  • 2007 For ongoing positive and strong influence on the research program at NWS Flagstaff.
  • 2007 For verification and storm surveys by diligently searching out ground truth.
  • 2006 Dept. of Commerce Bronze Medal (Group Award) for North American Monsoon Experiment/Forecast Operations
  • 2006 For diligently searching out ground-truth for warning verification and conducting storm surveys in remote terrain
  • 2006 For lead role in bringing new beneficial software and hardware applications to the office
  • 2006 For development of case studies on WES and delivery of training as the AWOC Coordinator
  • 2005 For development and implementation of AWOC convective training and development of WES case studies
  • 2005 For outstanding performance during record-breaking winter series of storms
  • 2004 For providing comprehensive training to NWS forecast staff
  • 2003 For outstanding performance and actions that resulted in saving lives of wildland firefighters
  • 2003 For outstanding teaching and presentation of Fire Weather courses at the Arizona Wildfire Academy
  • 2003 For developing training sessions and case studies on WES
  • 2002 For outstanding performance during an extended severe weather episode
  • 2001 For improvements to NWS science and service programs
  • 2001 For assuming responsibility for customer fire weather training
  • 2000 For providing excellent service and fire weather forecasts for the Outlet and Pumpkin wildfires
  • 2000 For showing initiative in developing an upgraded snow worksheet for forecast operations
  • 1999 For providing outstanding public service during severe weather events, especially role in decision making resulting in timely warnings
  • 1999 For providing excellent service to ensure public safety during flash floods in Grand Canyon NP
  • 1998 Outstanding Performance Award for analysis and interpretation of VORTEX data
  • 1997 Commendable Performance Award for analysis and interpretation of VORTEX data
  • 1994 Outstanding Performance Award for improving and enhancing COMET case studies and curriculum materials
  • 1993 Commendable Performance Award for improving and enhancing COMET case studies and curriculum materials
  • 1992 Certificate of Appreciation awarded for contributions in education and community outreach
  • 1988 Commendable Performance Award, PRE-STORM data analysis
  • 1980 Outstanding Performance Award, FACE field program