The National Weather Service awards observers for unusual and outstanding achievements in the field of meteorological observations. To be considered for an award an observer must usually have a long period of service as well as an exemplary record. We also recognize Cooperative Weather Observers with Length of Service Awards.
Thomas Jefferson Award - The highest award that the National Weather Service presents to Cooperative Weather Observers. Only five Jefferson awards are given annually across the entire nation.
John Campanius Holm Award - The second highest award that the National Weather Service presents to Cooperative Weather Observers. Twenty-five Holm Awards are given out annually across the nation.
- Esther Childress, Mouthcard, KY (2015)
- Robert Watts, Skyline, KY (2012)
- Doris Lowe, Baxter, KY (2009)
- Dewey Conn, Martin, KY (2008)
- Charles Tucker, Buckhorn/Booneville, KY (2008)
- Eula Skidmore, Slade, KY (2007)
- J.D. Rogers, Monticello, KY (2005)
- Robert "Bud" Cox, Mt. Vernon, KY (2004)
- Roy Abbott, Somerset, KY (2000)
- Rudy Young, Stearns, KY (2000)
- Michael Brotzge, Skyline. KY (1999)
- Harold Pilfrey, Quicksand, KY (1996)
- Nettie Bowling, Big Creek, KY (1995)
- Lorene Lewis, Pine Mountain, KY (1994)
- William H. Fischer, Flemingsburg, KY (1974)
- Homer Nolan, Baxter, KY (1973)
Family Heritage Award - This award is granted to a family for recognition of continuous cooperative observations of at least 75 years.
Length of Service Award - The following individuals have received a length of service award from the National Weather Service in Jackson for their participation in the volunteer Cooperative Weather Observer program.
- Rudy Young, Stearns, KY (30 year, 2013)
- Major Sparks, Whitesburg, KY (15 year, 2012)
- Dewey Lake, KY (50 year, 2012)
- Doris Lowe, Baxter, KY (25 year, 2012)
- Buckhorn Lake, KY (50 year, 2010)
- Tom & Mrs. Westfall, Ivel, KY (30 year, 2007)
- Rudy Young, Stearns, KY (25 year, 2006)
- Robert "Bud" Cox, Mt. Vernon, KY (30 year, 2005)
- Ramona Bowen, Whitesburg, KY (40 year, 2003)
- Dewey Conn, Martin, KY (20 year)
- Doris Lowe, Baxter, KY (10 year)
- Larry McGeorge, Blackmont, KY
- Charlie Tucker and Crew, Buckhorn Lake, KY
- Nancy & Harold Kelly, Closplint, KY
- Ester Childress, Fedscreek, KY (30 year)
- Herky Robins, Fourmile, KY
- Edith Caudill, Jeremiah, KY
- Eddie Lundergan, Morehead, KY
- Mike Brotzge & Robert Watts, Skyline, KY (20 year)
- Seldon & Eula Skidmore, Slade, KY (15 year)
- Philmore & Mona Bowen, Whitesburg, KY (30 year)
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