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Nomination Deadline

March 1

Presented at the

TBD

Description

The Utility Achievement Award recognizes the commercial nuclear power plant(s) that demonstrate outstanding achievements in performance.

The award consists of an engraved plaque that is presented each year.

Background

This award was established in 1994 by the Operations and Power Division. In 2005 it became an official ANS award.

Selection Method

The criteria are non-specific but the achievement may be either sustained outstanding performance or outstanding improvement in performance. Therefore the nomination must provide supporting details and enough facts for the selection committee to make an informed decision.

Submit nominations in Word or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format to honors@ans.org.

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