2007 Gold Medal

• The Gold Medal was awarded to Dr. Seidel, along with other OAR and NESDIS colleagues, in the Scientific/Engineering Achievement category for improving the understanding of observed climate and causes by showing that global average atmospheric warming is similar to surface warming.
  
  The Gold Medal is the highest honorary award granted by the Secretary of Commerce and is defined as distinguished performance characterized by extraordinary, notable, or prestigious contributions that impact the mission of the Department and/or one or more operating units, which reflects favorably on the Department.