Nuclear News 2026 40 Under 40 Nomination Form

The nomination period for the 2026 Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list is now open. The list aims to highlight those who are putting in the work to become leaders in the nuclear community. All nominations must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on May 1, 2026.

Nominees must be 39 years old or younger and must be current members of ANS through December 31, 2026. Candidates can be nominated either by their workplace or institution or by a fellow ANS member and should have at least one letter of recommendation.

All nominees will be evaluated by NN staff on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following: technical achievements, professional achievements, leadership and impact.

Finally, nominees who were included in either the 2024 40 Under 40 list or the 2025 40 Under 40 list are not eligible for the 2026 40 Under 40 list.

If you have questions about the form, please email nucnews@ans.org for assistance.

Nominee's First Name *

Nominee's Last Name *

Nominee's Title *

Nominee's Sector *

Construction Firm

Consulting Firm

Educational Institution

Engineering Firm

Government Agency

National Lab

Student

Supplier

Utility

Other

Please specify the sector.

Nominee's Date of Birth (must be under 40 through December 31, 2026) *

Nominee's Contact Information

Street Address - Line 1

Street Address - Line 2

City

State / Province

Zip / Postal Code

Country

Email *

Phone Number

Sponsor's Contact Information

Sponsor's Name *

Sponsor's Title *

Street Address - Line 1

Street Address - Line 2

City

State / Province

Zip / Postal Code

Country

Email *

Phone Number

Please provide a short ~250-word summary of the nominee's achievements. *

Nominee's CV or Resume, Limit 1

CV or Resume (Word, PDF) *

Recommendation Letter(s), Limit 2

Recommendation #1 (Word, PDF) *

Optional Recommendation #2 (Word, PDF)

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