NOAA Administrator's Award


The NOAA Administrator's Award is an award of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The award is granted by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who serves concurrently as the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The award, which may go to an individual or a group, is presented in recognition of significant contributions to NOAA programs. The award is presented to civilian employees of NOAA as a plaque and as a medal set to members of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. Individual recipients of the award receive a monetary award of $5,000. Recipients of group awards split the monetary award evenly. Administrator's Award recipients are formally recognized at an award ceremony held annually.

Award criteria

The NOAA Administrator's Award is granted to recognize recognition of significant contributions to NOAA programs. Eligible contributions must be in the areas of Equal Employment Opportunity, program management, scientific research, public service, engineering development, environmental conservation, policy development, administrative support, public affairs, and information systems. Nominations for the Administrator's Award are reviewed by the NOAA Incentive Awards Board. During the board's review of the nomination the following factors are considered:
The NOAA Administrator's Award Medal is made of red brass with a matte finish. The medal is in diameter. It hangs from a ring suspension. The ribbon is wide primarily of forget-me-not blue. The edges are wide ultramarine blue, bisected by a white stripe of. Subsequent awards are denoted by 5/16 inch gold award stars.

Notable recipients