COOP OBSERVER PROGRAM

Our 2003 Thomas Jefferson Award Winner

The Thomas Jefferson Award was presented to Allen Hellesund from Timber Lake South Dakota. Pictured from left to right are Bill Tallman, Meteorologist in Charge; Mr Allen Hellesund; and Glenn Nielsen, Hydrometeorological Technician. The ceremony was held at the Timber Lake Museum and attended by nearly the entire town.

Our 2003 Holm Award Winner

Representatives from the entire South Dakota Congressional Delegation were on hand to present Evelyn Quade of Wilmot, South Dakota with the John Campanious Holm Award. Pictured from left to right are Beth Smith from Senator Daschle’s office; Evelyn Quade; Sharon Stroschein from Senator Johnson’s office; and Judy Vrchota from Congressman Janklow’s office.The ceremony was held at the Aberdeen WFO.

Other 2003 Award Winners

Bradley and Roger Bauer of McIntosh SD, receive a 25 year length of service award. Glenn Nielsen, HMT, Aberdeen, SD presented the award at the Bauer’s farm located 6 miles southeast of McIntosh.

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen SD was honored to present Milton and Phyllis Stiegelmeier of Selby, SD with a 20 year Service Award during their retirement from the Cooperative Observing Program.

Our 2002 Holm Award Winners

Pictured from left to right; Glenn Nielsen, Charles Bowar, Ray Studnicka To read more about Charles, click here.

Pictured from left to right; Tim Kearns, Nina and Erdon Barrie, Kenny Gillespie To read more about Erdon, click here.

Our 1999 Holm Award Winner

from left to right; Beth Smith (Sen. Daschle's office); Sara Sahli (Sen. Johnson's office); Ruth Robertson; Mark Vaux (Congressman Thune's office)  To read more about Ruth, click here.