WS FORM 10-13-3 U.S. DEPARTMENT O COMMERCE

\(2005\) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

(REF. NWSI 10-1314) NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

**Rating Sheet for Cooperative Observer Awards**

INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be used for recommending cooperative
observers for the Thomas Jefferson and John Campanius Holm Awards. Holm
awards are given for outstanding service. The Jefferson is given for
unusual and outstanding service. All Jefferson candidates must have
received a Holm Award at least 5 years earlier. With few exceptions,
candidates must have been observing for at least 20 years. The award
should be initiated by the NWSREP. Forward this form to the Regional
Cooperative Program Manager or Regional DAPM. This person will rank the
forms in order of priority and forward them to the Observing Services
Division (W/OS7) for committee review and recommendation. Input limited
to eight (8) one-sided pages, (Courier New font, 8 1/2\" by 11\" paper)
***including*** letters of endorsement. Include seasonal B-91 forms.

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  NAME OF OBSERVER              STATION                           STATE

  AGE                 DATE                          PREVIOUS      
                      SERVICE                       AWARDS (TYPE  
                      BEGAN                         AND YEAR      
                                                    GIVEN)        

  PRINCIPAL           TYPE OF                       ELEMENTS      
  OCCUPATION          NETWORK                       OBSERVED      
                                                    (PCPN, TEMP,  
                                                    RIVER, ETC.)  
                                                    INCLUDING     
                                                    PARAMETERS    
                                                    i.e.          
                                                    snowfall,     
                                                    snow depth,   
                                                    water         
                                                    equivalent.   
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Comment on the reverse side or on a separate sheet, why you believe this
candidate is worthy of the Jefferson or Holm Award. Address all of the
following factors:

1.  Consistently provides accurate and legible weather observations.

2.  Has taken and reported observations under hazardous or extreme
    weather conditions over an extended period of time.

3.  Shown unusual effort to continuously provide observations despite
    illness, emergency absences, or equipment failure.

4.  Consistent or unusual efforts to ensure early receipt of data at
    collection centers.

5.  Independent preparation or publication of climatological data or
    summaries based on quality, consistency, and

Length of time issued.

6.  Consistent and/or unusual efforts to disseminate weather information
    and care of instruments.

7.  Unusual cooperation with NWS and other officials.

8.  Outstanding enthusiasm for imparting observational knowledge.

9.  Civic minded and respected by members of the community.

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  PROPOSED CITATION ( ) HOLM( ) JEFFERSON (Include the \"unusual\"
  features)

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Name of Originator: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Ranking by regional
office:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_