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The NPSS Society Awards comprise the following.

RICHARD F. SHEA DISTINGUISHED MEMBER AWARD
Description: To recognize outstanding contributions through leadership and service to the NPSS and to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
Prize: $2,000, plaque, and certificate.
Funding: Funded by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society.
Eligibility: Any member of the IEEE and NPSS who has contributed to the fields of nuclear and plasma sciences through leadership and service.
Basis for Judging: Selection criteria are:
a. Leadership roles and leadership quality;
b. Innovative and important contributions to Society activities;
c. Service and dedication to the NPSS;
d. Technical achievements.
Presentation: One award presented annually at an NPSS sponsored meeting chosen by the recipient.

NPSS MERIT AWARD
Description: To recognize outstanding technical contributions to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
Prize: $2,000, plaque, and certificate.
Funding: Funded by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society.
Eligibility: Any individual who has made technical contributions to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
Basis for Judging: Selection criteria, in order of importance are:
a. Importance of individual technical contributions;
b. Importance of technical contributions made by teams led by the candidate;
c. Quality and significance of publications and patents;
d. Years of technical distinction;
e. Leadership and service within the fields of nuclear and plasma sciences and related disciplines.
Presentation: One award presented annually at an NPSS sponsored meeting chosen by the recepient.

NPSS EARLY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Description: To recognize outstanding contributions to any of the fields making up Nuclear and Plasma Sciences, within the first ten (10) years of an individual's career.
Prize: $1,800, plaque, and certificate.
Funding; Funded by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society.
Eligibility: Member of the IEEE NPSS who at the time of nomination is within the first ten (10) years of his or her career within the field of interest of NPSS.
Basis for Judging: Three (3) letters of recommendation, publications and/or reports, patents, etc. which demonstrate outstanding contributions early in the nominee's career.
Presentation: At any major NPSS sponsored conference chosen by the recipient.

NPSS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Description: To recognize contributions to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
Prize: $500, certificate, and one - year paid membership in the NPSS.
Funding: Funded by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society.
Eligibility: Any graduate student in the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
Basis for Judging: Evidence of scholarship such as academic record, reports, presentations, publications, research plans, related projects and related work experience. Participation in IEEE activities through presentations, publications, student Chapter involvement, etc., will also be considered. Presentation: Up to four (4) awards presented annually. Check and certificates sent to nominator to be presented at a special occasion at the winner's institution.