PURPOSE OF THE AWARD: This award recognizes an outstanding contribution made in nuclear fuel technology and development to better sustainable nuclear development and energy production.
AWARD DESCRIPTION: The CANDU Fuel Technologies Award was established in 2013 by the Canadian Nuclear Society. The recipient will be presented with a plaque during the International Conference on CANDU Fuel.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The nominee has made significant impact and demonstrated substantial achievements in nuclear fuel development and technology, over his/her long-standing career in this industry. These achievements include major contributions to historical and pioneering fuel designs, providing important solutions to fuel technology problems, carrying out state-of-the-art research in fuel performance and fuel safety, novel and extensive fuel experimentation, fuel performance/fuel safety code development, and leadership in the field. The nominations will be evaluated in terms of: (i) significance or impact of the contribution; (ii) reputation or standing of the recipient in the domestic and international fuel community; (iii) mentorship of junior scientists and engineers; and (iv) length of career in the nuclear industry.
The nomination package should include: 1) one nomination letter describing the individual’s achievements; 2) supporting letters discussing the individual’s contributions.
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Past recipients of the Nuclear Fuel Technology and Development Award:
- 2013 – Harve Sills
- 2013 – Colin Orpen