Description

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division (NNPD) Service Award recognizes early to mid-career individuals or teams for exemplary service, achievement, or contribution to the NNPD including support to the division topical meetings, significant white papers, policy statements and other significant contributions in general. The purpose of this award is to promote to others that the ANS Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division encourages such accomplishments and recognizes their importance to nonproliferation.

Nominations may be completed by a member of ANS, including the possibility of self-nominations. Nominees need to be ANS members at the time of nomination. It is normally presented to a member of the NNPD, however, any ANS member is eligible. Not awarded posthumously.

The award consists of an engraved plaque that is presented at the ANS Winter Conference.

Background

This award was established by the Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division in 2025. The mission of the NNPD is to promote the peaceful uses of nuclear technology while preventing the misuse and diversion of safeguarded materials. Likewise, the division strives to promote nuclear nonproliferation policies and practices. This award's intent is to recognize outstanding contributions or service in the field of nuclear nonproliferation.

Selection Method

The award may be given to an individual or collectively to a team for success on a single project, activity, contribution, or sustained initiative related to the field of nuclear nonproliferation.

The primary criteria for selection are:

• Impact: The significance and measurable impact of the nominee’s work in advancing the goals of nuclear nonproliferation.
• Exemplary Service: Demonstrated excellence in service to the field of nuclear nonproliferation, including leadership, technical innovation, policymaking, public engagement, capacity building, or advocacy efforts regardless of career level/stage.
• Sustained Contribution or Major Achievement: Recognizing either sustained contributions over time or a significant, singular achievement that has had an influential effect on nuclear nonproliferation policy, technology, or education.
• Alignment with ANS and NNPD Mission: Contributions should align with the mission and goals of the American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division.
• Professionalism and Leadership: The nominee’s professionalism, ethics, and leadership within the broader nuclear community.

Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:

• A letter of recommendation from the nominator
• A narrative summary (up to 1,000 words) including accomplishments, period of activity, and significance of achievements
• A brief chronological resume (up to 5 pages)
• Letters of support (support letters recommended but not required; no more than five)