Technical Achievement Award

The Technical Achievement Award is the highest award given by the THD. It is normally presented annually to a member of the THD in recognition of outstanding past or current technical achievement. It is based on a major contribution to the state of the art, an important publication, a major technical achievement, or a sustained record of accomplishment and technical excellence in the art or science of Thermal hydraulics. Nominations for this award are made directly by the Division membership or others in the technical community. Nominations accompanied by at least three supporting letters are submitted in writing to the THD Honors and Awards Chair. The Technical Achievement Award is a plaque with an appropriate citation and a monetary grant.

Deadline: March 1

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About the Award

This award was established by the Thermal Hydraulics Division in 1984 and became a division-administered ANS award in 2006.

Selelction Criteria

The THD Honors & Awards Committee, rather than the THD officers or Executive Committee, is responsible for reviewing the nomination packages and selecting an appropriate winner. If members of the THD Honors & Awards Committee are considered for the THD award, they recuse themselves from the selection process.

Submission Requirements

Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:

A letter of recommendation from the nominator

A narrative summary of about 500-1000 words, including accomplishments, period of activity, and significance of achievements

A list of publications (if applicable)

A brief chronological resume

Three (3) letters of support are required (no more than five)

Nominations are valid for three years from the date of submittal but are only re-entered by the nominator sending an addendum, updating the original nomination, or sending a letter requesting that their candidate by re-entered on the next ballot.