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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 1d

We want to extend a HUGE congratulations to Nick Dunn with WHIO in Dayton, OH, who has become our newest Broadcast Seal Holder! 🎉

This is on top of Nick recently completing the NWA Digital Seal of Approval. What a HUGE accomplishment to obtain both seals!

Read more here: nwas.org/new-tv-radio...

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 1d

📆 REMINDER: Less than 1 month to apply for 3 scholarships available! Additionally, there is an Award Grant Application open and you have until March 2026 to apply for that!

📲 Apply here: nwafoundation.org/scholarships...

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 15d

🥇 Mason Burris is the winner of the 2025 NWA Foundation David Sankey Minority Scholarship in Meteorology

🎓 To learn about the Fall scholarship applications go here: nwafoundation.org/scholarships...

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 15d

🥇 Tricia Hutton is the winner of the 2025 NWA Foundation David Freeman Past Presidents Fund!

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 15d

⚡ Isabella Collins is the winner of the 2025 NWA Foundation Dr. Roderick A. Scofield Meteorology Scholarship!

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 15d

📈 Clara Holm is the winner of the 2025 NWA Foundation Bob Glahn Statistical Meteorology Scholarship!

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 15d

Cuyler Merryman is the winner of the 2025 NWA Foundation Ken Reeves Memorial Accuweather Undergraduate Scholarship!

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 15d

👏 CONGRATULATIONS to all of the spring 2025 scholarship recipients this year!

📺 Sadie Morris is the winner of the 2025 NWA Foundation Broadcast Scholarship!

🏆 To read more about our spring 2025 scholarship winners click here: nwas.org/congratulati...

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 16d

Join us this Wednesday, September 24 at 11 AM Eastern for our NWA Webinar Series where we’ll be discussing weather awareness in the aviation community!

Members: Check the Member Portal for the registration link to join!

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 21d

The @nwas.org and @iaem-org.bsky.social are united in safeguarding communities from weather-driven disasters. Today, we are making a joint statement to reaffirm our commitment—to our mission and to those who depend on us.

The full statement is available here: nwas.org/nwa-iaem-joi...

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 27d

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 27d

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 27d

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2025 National Weather Association Awards! #NWAS25

Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for your significant contributions to the National Weather Association and the weather enterprise!

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Our 2025 @nwas.org Annual Meeting would not be possible without our amazing sponsors:

Baron Weather, Factor110, The Weather Company, and the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau!

Thank you for your generous contributions and for supporting the Annual Meeting! #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Bonifer: Several key takeaways were available after assessing both research questions including needing defined roles and pathfinder meetings fostering productive collaborative results. #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Bonifer: Utilizing the systems theory, three main themes became apparent. #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Bonifer: We found five main themes to the challenges and opportunities in the communication between NWS and our transportation stake holder. #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Bonifer: We wanted to explore the challenges and opportunities in the communication between the NWS and transportation stakeholders and using system theory to how stakeholders use, integrate, and translate guidance into actionable decisions. #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Last up in our final session is Kaylie Bonifer with "A Deeper Look at How Stakeholder Communicate Winter Road Hazards" #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Schultz: We each hold a piece of the puzzle towards building our Weather-Ready communities. We all have our spheres of influence in our day-to-day communities #NWAS25

National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Schultz: Connect with your day-to-day communities #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Schultz: "We also purchased a NOAA radio for our family due to this page". We are pushing to prepare #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Schultz: We all have this capability (big or small) to add to what is out there and make an impact #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Schultz: We started Family Weather (a Facebook group) to educate and provide a deeper dive into weather forecasts and science related topics for North Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee. Our goal is to empower you with weather knowledge to integrate in your daily decisions #NWAS25

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 28d

Schultz: How do we build trust in our communities, how do we reach them, how do we start relationships? We are human - we have roles outside of our professional lives #NWAS25

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