TArules – Fusion Energy Division

Purpose

For recognition of a specific exemplary individual technical accomplishment requiring professional excellence and leadership of a high caliber in the fusion science and engineering area.
So others will understand that the Fusion Energy Division of the American Nuclear Society encourages such technical accomplishment and recognizes its importance to fusion.
Award to recognize technical accomplishment and professional excellence by a member of the American Nuclear Society.

Criteria

Emphasis is on individual accomplishment through a specific technical accomplishment. Therefore, the award is usually given to an individual; however, there could be a partnership.
Emphasis is on a single technical contribution to fusion science and engineering however that contribution is made.
Contribution to be measured as recognized by others in the field.

Procedure

Nominations can be made by anyone at anytime to the Honors and Awards Committee Chair of the Fusion Energy Division of the American Nuclear Society.
In a biennial basis and in conjunction with the announcements of Fusion Energy Division Topical Meeting on Fusion Energy (TOFE), a call will be made for candidates. The FED Honors and Awards Committee will evaluate the information, gather additional information if necessary, and may actively search for additional nominations.
A decision is made whether an award will be given to any nominees in a specific year.
The recommended accomplishment is presented to Fusion Energy Division Executive Committee for approval and to the ANS Honors and Awards Committee for concurrence.

Award

An object of ornamental or useful type with intrinsic value.
A certificate designating the presentation of the award.
Presented at Topical Meeting of Fusion Energy or any American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting.