KLOE’s Curtis Duncan Receives NOAA Environmental Hero Award
KLOE radio broadcaster Curtis Duncan received the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Environmental Hero Award today in Goodland. The award was presented by Scott Mentzer, meteorologist in charge of the Goodland NOAA Weather Service forecast office during a ceremony for Duncan.
Held in conjunction with Earth Day celebrations, the award honors NOAA volunteers for their "tireless efforts to preserve and protect our nation's environment." Duncan was recognized for his commitment of providing high quality weather information to the citizens of western Kansas via commercial radio and for his continued support of volunteer storm spotter training sessions. “Curtis not only publicizes National Weather Service training sessions to increase public turnout,” Mentzer said, “but he also attends them himself. He’s an excellent storm spotter.”
"NOAA and the nation are fortunate to have such dedicated people volunteer so much of their time," said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. "They set a perfect example for others to follow in their communities. America needs more environmental heroes like them."
Established in 1995 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Earth Day, the Environmental Hero award is presented to individuals and organizations that volunteer their time and energy to help NOAA carry out its mission. Previous recipients include oceanographers Jean-Michel Cousteau and Sylvia Earle, and actor Ted Danson, head of the American Oceans Campaign.
"On behalf of the 12,500 men and women working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, I am pleased to present you with this 2004 Environmental Hero Award," Lautenbacher wrote in a letter to the recipients. "Your dedicated efforts and outstanding accomplishments greatly benefit the environment and make our nation a better place for all Americans."
There are a total of 33 winners -30 individuals and three organizations. Visit the NOAA Earth Day Web site at http://www.noaa.gov/earthday to read more about this year's award winners. |
