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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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In an effort to revamp its nuclear sector and enable the buildout of new projects, the U.K. has unveiled a sweeping set of changes to project deployment. These changes, which are set to come into effect by the end of next year, will restructure the country’s regulatory and environmental approval framework and directly support new growth through various workforce efforts.
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Nomination Deadline
March 1
Presented at the
Annual Conference
The Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Distinguished Service Award recognizes the outstanding participation in the leadership of the Division or in public outreach activities representing the division.
An article detailing the achievement will be published in RadWaste Solutions, and a blog post commemorating the achievement will be submitted to the ANS Nuclear Newswire.
The award consists of a plaque given at the ANS Annual Conference.
This award was established by the Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division (FCWMD) as a Division-Administered award in 2014.
Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:
Worthy candidates will be selected by the FCWMD Honors and Awards Committee, which is composed of not fewer than four (4) members, including the FCWMD Chair.
The final decisions on candidates will be decided by vote of the FCWMD executive committee.
For more information, please visit the Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division website.
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