AccuWeather, Inc., has received the Corporate Award from the AmericanMeteorological Society (AMS) forleadership in weather applications and communication." "The theme of our meeting in 2010 deals with the increasingly important rolethat is being played by those who provide weather forecasts as those forecastsbecome ever more critical in serving the nation," Dr. Keith Seitter, ExecutiveDirector of the AMS, said. "I am therefore very pleased to see this award go toAccuWeather, Inc., which has been a leader for decades in providing services tomeet the needs of media, enterprise and the public."The AMS is preeminent as a national and international leader in weather, waterand climate professionals and issues; their recognition is a coveted seal ofapproval of exceptional quality for any organization to receive."Myers, CEO of AccuWeather, Inc., said.
He added, "We are pleased AMS bestowed this recognition for AccuWeathersupporting the American Weather Enterprise, and especially for helping thepublic with actionable weather information, and the saving of lives andproperty.
The annual AMS awards are judged and granted by subcommittees within theorganization, representing the worldto be eligible for consideration, the named individuals or enterprises must beendorsed in writing by at least three peers within the meteorologicalcommunity.
&"8232;&"8232;Awards will be presented at the AMS 90th Annual Meeting inAtlanta, Ga. in January of 2010.
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