The
NOAA Hall of Honor
is meant to recognize and remember those who have given of themselves
for the Nation, the scientific community, and NOAA and its predecessor
agencies.
There are
five broad areas that are being specifically commemorated and recognized
within this site: 1) those who have given their lives in the service
of our Nation; 2) those who have protected life and property; 3) those
who have been called to serve in the Armed Forces during time of national
emergency; 4) those whose scientific contributions have merited the
recognition of the national and international science communities; and
5) those whose science, engineering, and administrative contributions
to NOAA programs have merited the award of Gold and Silver Medals, the
highest civil awards bestowed by the United States Department of Commerce.
