A spokesperson for the Province of Friesland confirms this The Telegraph. The weatherman was awarded for his great commitment to Friesland and the work for countless charitable organizations. He thought he was coming for a lecture and was totally surprised. Paulusma was wearing a warm wool sweater and a thick scarf when he got his ribbon pinned on.
The Frisian weatherman showed in a first reaction Omrop Friesland know that it ‘does a lot with him’. “I am happy and proud of it. And I’m happy for all the people who have supported it.” Several prominent figures and friends of Paulusma were present at the award ceremony, such as broadcaster MAX-director Jan Slagter, dj Erik de Zwart and Wiebe Wieling, the chairman of the Eleven Cities Association.