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2003 Distinguished Career Award
Algis N. Kalvaitis, OAR
For sustained efforts in maintaining and improving the
outstanding safety record of NOAA’s Undersea Research Program for
nearly two decades.
Harry R. Glahn, NWS
For ground-breaking work in the use of applied statistics
in automated weather forecasts which are recognized and
used by virtually every major national meteorological service
in the world.
Gary K. Grice, NWS
For over 30 years of contributions to improving the quality
of weather services provided to the American public.
Steven P. Kirkner, NESDIS
For leadership and exceptional skill in successfully acquiring
and launching earth observing satellites for NOAA and NASA.
August L. Shumbera, Jr., NESDIS
For 26 years of outstanding, continuous performance in establishing
and enhancing the stewardship of NOAA’s environmental
data and information.
E. Spencer Garrett III, NMFS
For contributions in the design and implementation of NOAA’s
seafood product quality and safety program during over 38
years of service.
Thomas Loughlin, NMFS
For exceptional efforts to promote research and conservation
of marine mammals in Alaska during 26 years of service
with NOAA.
Clyde MacKenzie, Jr., NMFS
For a long career of dedicated service resulting in greatly
increased knowledge of bivalve molluscs and their fisheries,
both in the northeast U.S. and worldwide.
William Richards, NMFS
For continued scientific contributions to the knowledge of
tropical fish and fisheries, highly migratory fish species,
larval development, ichthyoplankton surveys, taxonomy,
and scientific leadership throughout 40 years of service
to NOAA.
William D. Privott, NFA
For exceptional Information Technology expertise and customer
service throughout 39 years with NOAA.