The Ray Goertz award was established in 1985 to recognize and honor Robotics and Remote Systems Division members who have made outstanding contributions to the field ofremote technology. It honors the late Raymond C. Goertz for his lifetime contribution to the advancement of remote handling systems and for his development of themaster / slave manipulator. Ray Goertz was also instrumental in the founding of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division (formerly known as Remote SystemsTechnology Division - RSTD), starting with the planning of the first formal informational exchange meeting held in 1951.
Nominees are judged by their contributions to the advancement and/or application of remote technology in the nuclear industry. A nominee must be a current or emeritus member of the RRSD, and the nominator also must be a RRSD member. Division officers and committee members are not eligible during their terms of office.
Nominations are made by submitting a completed Nomination Form. The form includes standard information and a 300-500 word summary explaining the qualifications of the nominee and his/her contributions to the field of remote technology. Nominations should be sent to:
Thomas Nance
RRSD Honors and Awards Committee Chair
Westinghouse Savannah River Co.
Bldg. 723-A
Aiken, SC 29808
803-725-5842
Email: Thomas Nance
The award is presented biennially; the deadline for nominations is October 15th in the odd-numbered years. A certificate of recognition and a $2,500 monetary award will be presented at the RRSD topical meeting on Robotics and Remote Systems held in the Spring of the even-numbered years. Nominations should be sent to the RRSD Honors & Awards Chair.
2006 - Clyde Ward, Aikens, SC
2004 - Paul Bacca, Idaho Falls, ID
2001 - Andy Lethco, North Augusta, SC
1999 - Howard W. Harvey, Oak Ridge, TN
1997 - Joseph S. Byrd, Lexington, SC
Note: In 1996, RRSD decided to award the Goertz award every two years at the RRSDTopical meeting.
1995 - Charles J. Divona, Laguna Beach, CA
1994 - C. Harry Youngquist, Chicago, IL
1993 - Gerry A Eisert, Hastings, MN
1992 - John R. White, Oak Ridge, TN
1991 - Robert W. Wiesener, Albermale, NC
1990 - Melvin J. Feldman, Oak Ridge, TN
1989 - Karl E. Neumeier, Sommerset, WI
1988 - Donald F. Melton, Fridley, MN
1987 - William M. Thompson, Fullerton, CA
1986 - Demetruis G. Jelatis, Red Wing, MN