Seal Of Approval

NWA Broadcasters and Digital Seal of Approval Information

Qualifications & Procedures

The Qualifications and Procedures document provides information on the purpose and composition of the NWA Broadcast Meteorology Committee. The application process to earn an NWA Television/Radio Seal of Approval or an NWA Digital Seal is detailed in the document. Additionally, recertification qualifications and display procedures for NWA Seals of Approval are provided. Note: Early Career 1-5 Members are also eligible to apply for the Seal. For more information, contact the NWA Office.

NWA Broadcast Meteorology Committee and Seal of Approval Qualifications and Procedures (dated 19 October 2014)

Seal Fees

The table below lists all Seal-related fees as of March 12, 2024.

Application Fee $225 This is the fee for all first-time applicants.
Recertification Fee $175 All Seal holders are required to recertify by December 31, every three years.
Reapplication Fee $150 This fee is for taking the exam or submitting on-air work for evaluation on a third attempt.
Reactivation Fee $150 This fee applies to inactive Seal holders who wish to reactivate their Seal.
Late Recertification #1 $275 This late fee applies to recertifications submitted between January 1 - February 28/29 in the year following the recertification due date.
Late Recertification #2 $375 This late fee applies to recertifications submitted between March 1 - April 30 in the year following the recertification due date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study Portal

More than 300 MetEd modules produced by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and presented in 7 categories for the Seal Exam.

NWA Seal Exam Study Portal

Additional resources can be found here: Haby's Hints.

Seal Recertification

Recertifications are due Dec. 31, every three years. At least 10 CEUs are required during each recertification period. During the year of your recertification, you will receive several reminders via email.

More information about CEUs can be found in Appendix A of NWA Broadcast Meteorology Committee and Seal of Approval Qualifications and Procedures (dated 19 October 2014)

Sample letter from a National Weather Service Office to document training through the NWS Familiarization option.

Checklist that should be included with Recertification materials.

You may recertify online through your Member Portal.

If you choose to mail your recertification materials, please send them to:

National Weather Association
3100 Monitor Avenue, Suite 123

Norman, OK 73072

Questions about your recertification? Call the NWA office at 405-701-5167 or email nwahelp@nwas.org.

NWA Digital Seal Press Release

NWA Broadcast Committee contacts can be found here.

Seal Holders

NWA Television & Radio Weathercaster Seal
NWA Digital Seal

NWA TV/Radio Weathercaster Seal of Approval Logo

NWA Digital Seal of Approval Logo