EXCELLENCE AWARD CRITERIA:

This award honors an individual or group for their dedicated service to the NAYGN in one or many of the following ways (not limited to):

• Exceptional performance, effective leadership, committed service and enthusiasm in general

• Distinguished service in developing/conducting public education programs on contributions of nuclear science and technology to society.

• Successful leadership and devoted service contributing to the successful operation of NAYGN local chapters

• Provided avenues to enhance recruiting and retention of young professionals in the field of nuclear science and technology

• Provided professional development opportunities for NAYGN members.

• Played a key role in representing the interests of young nuclear professionals within the industry at industry gatherings and international conferences.

• Assisted in the developing innovative ways for exchange of information between generations of nuclear professionals

• Informing and educating the younger generation (high school, university, etc.) about nuclear science and engineering
• Unique act(s) that is/are aimed in attaining the objectives of NAYGN

The NAYGN Best Innovative Event Award is intended to highlight a single event that a NAYGN chapter put on that showcases their chapter’s creativity. This event is expected to utilize at least one of NAYGN’s pillars and have a positive impact on the members and their company and/or community. 

Submit your nomination for 2025 here:  https://naygn.org/getinvolved/best-innovative-event-award/

This award recognizes local NAYGN chapters that demonstrate outstanding commitment to supporting the organization’s mission and fostering member growth through social, community service, and professional development activities. The award celebrates chapters that exemplify overall excellence in advancing NAYGN’s goals and serving the industry.

Submit your nomination for 2025 here:  https://naygn.org/getinvolved/best-chapter-in-region-award/

This award recognizes NAYGN chapters that have made significant strides in growth and revitalization, demonstrating a strong commitment to becoming active, innovative, and pioneering contributors within the organization. It highlights chapters that have recently emerged or re-established themselves by engaging members through impactful initiatives, activities, and programs. The award aims to celebrate chapters with the potential to become future leaders and driving forces within NAYGN.

Submit your nomination for 2025 here:  https://naygn.org/getinvolved/best-up-and-coming-chapter-award/

The Best Collegiate or University Chapter Award recognizes a student-led NAYGN chapter that exemplifies excellence in advancing the mission and pillars of the organization within an academic setting. This award celebrates student chapters that demonstrate outstanding networking, industry engagement, member growth, professional development, public information, and knowledge transfer to the next generation of the nuclear industry. 

Submit your nomination for 2025 here:  https://naygn.org/getinvolved/best-university-or-collegiate-chapter-award/

This award recognizes individual NAYGN members who exemplify the pillars and mission of the organization through exceptional leadership or outstanding participation. Nominees are peer-nominated for their dedication to NAYGN's objectives and their impactful contributions to NAYGN events and initiatives.

Submit your nomination for 2025 here: https://naygn.org/getinvolved/individual-achievement-award/

This award recognizes the sustaining efforts of an individual or group that best exemplifies the mission of NAYGN to prepare and plan for the future of the young generation in the field of nuclear science and technology in an innovative or unique way.

Submit your nomination for 2025 here:  https://naygn.org/getinvolved/future-award/

In 1999, seven people set forth to create an organization that embodied the spirit of young professionals in the nuclear industry. Their goal was to provide an organization that united these young professionals who believe in nuclear science and technology and are working together throughout North America to share their passion. This is the highest award given by NAYGN to an individual. It is presented to a member of NAYGN who exemplifies the efforts of the organization’s Founders.

Submit your nomination for 2025 here:  https://naygn.org/getinvolved/founders-award/

To recognize an executive who has gone above and beyond to support NAYGN by 1) Furthering NAYGN with their executive peers, 2) Supporting both their local and continental chapters of NAYGN (including financially), 3) Spending time mentoring the organization. The Hairston Award winner is determined solely by the NAYGN Core and it is not necessarily given out every year.

Submit your nomination for 2025 here:  https://naygn.org/getinvolved/hairston-award/