NWA Broadcaster's Seal of Approval Information

NWA Radio & Television Weathercaster Seal of Approval Qualifications and Procedures   Provides information on the NWA Broadcast Meteorology Committee, and the application and recertification procedures and policies for earning, maintaining and using the NWA Weathercaster Seal of Approval. For more information contact the NWA Assistant Executive Director at assist@nwas.org.

Recertification Documentation   This provides a link to a checklist that should be included with Recertification materials. It also includes a sample letter from a National Weather Service Office to document training through the NWS Familiarization option.

NWA Television & Radio Weathercaster Sealholders

NWA Broadcast Meteorology Committee:

Mission Statement
"Promote ethics and excellence in broadcast meteorology, through continuing education and professional development, and award the NWA Seal of Approval to those weathercasters who meet or exceed the standards of the National Weather Association."

Broadcast Meteorology Committee Chair:

Nick Walker
300 Interstate North Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30006
(770) 226-2037
nwalker@weather.com

  • Broadcaster Seal of Approval Committee Chair:
    Miles Muzio
    5905 Kings Canyon Dr
    Bakersfield, CA 93306
    milesmuzio@yahoo.com

  • Seal Evaluation Board members:
    Mark Bogner, James Brotherton, Jim Buchanan, Shawn Cable, James-Paul Dice, Jesse Haro, Jacqui Jeras Ellis, Scott Rochette, Betsy Kling, Chuck Lofton, Dan McCarthy, Bryon Morton, Brian Olson, Tom Sherry, Ben Smith, Chad Watson, Lori Pinson, Rob Haswell, Nate Johnson, Keith Stellman, Roland Steadham, Dr. Jay Trobec, John Toohey-Morales, Fidel "Phil" Ferro, Jose M. Garcia Jr., Jack Church

  • Seal Recertification Chair:
    Jim Moore
    WPTZ-TV
    5 Television Drive
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901-7252
    (518) 561-5555x557
    jtmoore@hearst.com

  • Testing Chair:
    Dr. Michael Brown
    Department of Geosciences
    Mississippi State University
    P.O. Box 5448
    Mississippi State, MS 39762-5448
    (662) 325-2906
    mike.brown@msstate.edu

  • Public Relations Chair:
    Betsy Kling
    WKYC-TV
    1333 Lakeside Avenue
    Cleveland, OH 44114-1159
    (216) 344-3407
    betsykling@wkyc.com

  • Workshop Program Chairperson:
    Mike Goldberg
    mikegoldberg2@gmail.com