ANS announces 2025 national awards

Fellows of ANS

Kenneth Michael Goff, U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the effective and reliable use of nuclear energy in the U.S. and around the world, in particular through stellar senior leadership of the DOE, outstanding technical and policy advice at the DOE and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and significant technology development at Idaho and Argonne National Laboratories.

W. David Pointer, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, for distinguished contributions to nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics and safety through high-fidelity simulation, development of advanced modeling tools, and leadership in national research and development programs, as well as impactful service advancing innovative reactor technologies and international collaboration within the nuclear engineering community.

Milton Levenson Distinguished Service Award

Darlene Schmidt Science News Award

Seaborg Medal

Laura S. H. Holgate, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Organizations in Vienna, Austria, in recognition of her years of dedication to our nation in nuclear security and for outstanding service to the greater worldwide nuclear community

Michelle (Shelby) Bensi, University of Maryland, in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of probabilistic risk assessment of natural hazards at nuclear plant sites.

Askin Guler Yigitoglu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in recognition of exceptional technical innovation and contributions to probabilistic risk assessment methodologies for advanced reactors and sustained leadership in nuclear safety and reliability.

Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medal

John H. Jackson, Idaho National Laboratory, in recognition of his leadership with the Nuclear Science Users Facility and the Gateway for Advanced Innovation in Nuclear at INL.

Alvin M. Weinberg Medal

John C. Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory, in recognition of his nearly three decades of leadership in nuclear science and technology, with significant contributions to the DOE's national laboratories, groundbreaking research at INL, and influential roles in international nuclear energy policy and advanced nuclear technology advocacy.

Social Responsibility in the Nuclear Community Award

Alyssa Hayes, University of Tennessee, in recognition of her nationwide initiatives to boost representation within STEM and nuclear fields and to strengthen nuclear outreach to underrepresented communities. Her leadership highlights include the CRANE Foundation, Uncharted Waters programming series, and the 2023 ANS Student Conference.

Landis Public Communication & Education Award

Julie G. Ezold, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in recognition of her demonstrated passion for and commitment to advancing understanding and interest in nuclear science and technology. Her outreach efforts over the past year further exemplify the breadth of her commitment, spanning from very young students to college graduates and the public.

Robert B. Hayes, North Carolina State University, in recognition of his sustained and impactful efforts to improve public understanding of nuclear science and technology through social media engagement and accessible writing, making complex topics relatable and fostering informed dialogue on radiation safety, nuclear energy, and national security.

Standards Service Award

James S. Baker, Spectra Tech, in recognition of his excellent leadership, mentorship, and service to the criticality safety standards community, thereby educating and empowering the next generation of criticality safety engineers.

Young Members Advancement Award

Ishita Trivedi, Idaho National Laboratory, in recognition of her visionary leadership that redefined how we support and empower young professionals in the nuclear industry. Her initiatives have built lasting pathways for mentorship, visibility, and inclusion, impacting not just today's young members but generations to come.

Young Member Excellence Award

Julianne McCallum, Nuclear Energy Institute, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and significant contributions to fostering the development and engagement of young professionals in the nuclear community. As an active ANS member, she exemplifies the qualities underscored by the Young Member Excellence Award.