Midweek inspiration! 🌟 We are beyond thrilled to share some exciting news from the International Desks at Weather Prediction Center (WPC)! Jose Galvez and Bonnie Acosta have been recognized with the 2024 WPC Peer Awards for their incredible work. 🙌✨ This is the first year that contractors and affiliates have been eligible, making this recognition even more special.
For those unfamiliar, the WPC International Desks collaborate with NOAA’s international partners to train meteorologists from around the world and advance global forecasting capabilities. Since 1988, over 380 participants from 34 countries have traveled to Maryland to train directly with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists. The International Desks provide invaluable forecasts, including tropical rainfall and jet stream predictions, used by agencies like USAID and FEMA to prepare for and respond to severe weather events. 🌍🌦️
Bonnie Acosta was honored 'For her exemplary work at the WPC's International Desks. After several years with no international visitors due to COVID, WPC is again hosting several international students. Bonnie's work has been key to making this possible.'
Jose Galvez received recognition 'For being extremely dedicated and hardworking, training visiting fellows, providing and leading IDSS, and developing forecast tools. He always goes the extra mile for the team and the visiting fellows.'
Congratulations to these two trailblazers—here’s to continuing the amazing work together! 🏅🎉 #AxiomProud #NOAA #NWS