Walter H. Zinn Medal

Description

The Walter H. Zinn Medal recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the advancement or implementation of nuclear technology. This award is to recognize notable and sustained technical contribution, leadership, or other service that has not been widely recognized.

Nominees may be from any nation, but they must not be deceased at the time the awardee is selected and need not be ANS members.

The award consists of an engraved medal. It is to be made no more frequently than once per year and is presented at the Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo.

Background

This award was established by the ANS Operations & Power Division in 1976 and later elevated to a Top Tier national award in 2018.

This award honors the inaugural recipient Walter H. Zinn, a pioneer in nuclear reactor development and the Society's first President, for his many contributions to the development of nuclear power.

Selection Method

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 and a list of relevant publications and patents, limited to two pages.
• Letters of support recommended but not required (no more than five)