Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
The Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness was formed in 1991 to improve the public's awareness of severe weather events in Michigan. The committee provides educational information through a variety of activities to foster increased preparedness and protection from the effects of severe weather.
The committee is comprised of the following organizations: Insurance Institute of Michigan, National Weather Service, Michigan Departments of State Police, Natural Resources and Environment, and Community Health, WDIV-TV, State Farm Insurance, Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association, Michigan Emergency Management Association, American Red Cross, Michigan Sheriffs' Association and Consumers Energy.
Because of the committee's efforts in developing the severe weather poster contest and several weather hazard awareness campaigns, the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness received the National Weather Association's Public Education Award for the year 2000. The NWA Public Education Award is presented annually to an individual, group or organization providing significant contributions to increase the public's weather awareness.
MCSWA Committee Members (PDF)
MCSWA website
Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest
One of the most successful activities of the committee is the Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest. The contest is open to any Michigan student enrolled in fourth or fifth grade. United States Savings Bonds are awarded for first, second, and third place and honorable mention. Hundreds of entries are received each year. Attached below are past years winners.
The committee is grateful for the continued support it receives from its member organizations, especially for the generous contributions of the Michigan State Police and State Farm Insurance in supporting the development of this Severe Weather Awareness Week poster campaign. Their partnership and participation on the committee contribute significantly to accomplishing the committee's goal of increasing the public's awareness of severe weather.
Poster Contest Flyer and Official Rules (PDF)
2011 Contest Winners
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1st Place
School: Freemont Christian School
Freemont, MI
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2nd Place
School: Carpenter Elementary
Lake Orion, MI
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3rd Place
School: Chassell Township Schools
Chassell, MI
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Honorable Mention
School: Hanover Horton Elementary
Hanover, MI
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2010 Contest Winners
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1st Place
School: Arbor Academy
Battle Creek, MI
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2nd Place
School: Carpenter Elementary
Lake Orion, MI
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3rd Place
School: Sheldon Woods Elementary
West Olive, MI
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4th Place
School: Harwood Elementary
Sterling Heights, MI
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2009 Contest Winners
1st Place
School: Smalley Homeschool
Brownstown, MI
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 2nd Place
School: McGregor Elementary
Rochester Hills, MI
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 3rd Place
School: Madison Academy
Flint, MI
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4th Place
School: Charlevoix Elementary
Charlovoix, MI
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2008 Contest Winners
 1st Place
Greyhound Intermediate School
Eaton Rapids, MI
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 2nd Place
West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics
Spring Lake, MI
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 3rd Place
Ferry Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Woods , MI
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4th Place
Navigator School
Pinckney, MI
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2007 Contest Winners
 1st Place
Upland Hills School
Oxford, MI
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 2nd Place
Prevail Academy
Mt. Clemens, MI
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 3rd Place
Susick Elementary
Troy, MI
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 4th Place
Oakdale Christian School
Grand Rapids, MI
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2006 Contest Winners
 1st Place
Schickler Elementary School
Lapeer, MI
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 2nd Place
Green Acres Elementary School
Warren, MI
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 3rd Place
Schickler Elementary School
Lapeer, MI
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 4th Place
Clarksville Elementary
Clarksville, MI
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2005 Contest Winners
 1st Place
Susick Elementary School
Troy, MI
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 2nd Place
Susick Elementary School
Troy, MI
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 3rd Place
Aspen Ridge School
Ishpeming, MI
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 4th Place
St. Johns, MI
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2004 Contest Winners
1st Place
Southfield Christian Elementary School
Southfield, MIl
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2nd Place
Greenwood Elementary Home School
South Lyon, MI
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3rd Place
Gaylord Intermediate School
Gaylord, MI
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4th Place
Way Elementary School
West Bloomfield Hills, MI
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2003 Contest Winners
1st Place
Greenwood Elementary
Home School
South Lyon, MI
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2nd Place
Southfield Christian Elementary School
Southfield, MI
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3rd Place
Barnard Elementary
Troy, MI
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4th Place
Averill School
Lansing, MI
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2002 Contest Winners
1st Place
St. Anselm Elementary
Dearborn Heights
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2nd Place
Greenwood Elementary Home School
South Lyon
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3rd Place
Blissfield Elementary
Blissfield
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4th Place
Buchanan Elementary
Livonia
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2001 Contest Winners
1st Place
Washington School
Sault Ste Marie
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2nd Place
Rudolf Steiner School
Ann Arbor
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3rd Place
Washington School
Sault Ste. Marie
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4th Place
East Jordan Public School
East Jordan
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2000 Contest Winners
1st Place
Home School South Lyon
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2nd Place
St. Lukes Lutheran School
Vassar
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3rd Place
Divine Child Elementary School
Dearborn
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4th Place
Washington Elementary School
Marine City
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Related Documents
> Severe Weather Awareness poster contest winners from 1999 to 1996 
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