For scientific and technological discoveries that have constituted a major contribution to the advancement of weather modification

Warner Internship for Scientific Enrichment (WISE): In memory of Tom Warner, RAL and ASP created a graduate student visitor opportunity combining research and service to society through mentoring and education.

Climate Change, Global Food Security and the U.S. Food System. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) award. USDA 2016 Abraham Lincoln Honor Award for Increasing Global Food Security. The Abraham Lincoln Honor Award is the most prestigious USDA award presented by the Secretary of Agriculture, recognizing noteworthy accomplishments that significantly contribute to the advancement of the USDA's strategic goals, mission objectives, and overall management excellence. 

Researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) played a key role in developing an award-winning Web site that provides pilots with accurate weather forecasts of winds, turbulence, icing, and thunderstorms. A Government Technology Leadership Award was presented to the site’s sponsoring agency, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in a ceremony at the Reagan Conference Center in Washington, D.C., last month.

Estimated savings from ADDS are dependent upon the type of aircraft and the number and length of flights. Over $34 million a year in efficiency and safety benefits are projected from the ADDS icing product alone.

Recognizing fundamenta and continuing contributions to the art and science of weather modification