Ray Goertz Award |
 (Ray Goertz, 1951) |
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 of remote technology. It honors the late Raymond C. Goertz for his lifetime contribution to the advancement of remote handling systems and for his development of the master/slave manipulator. Ray Goertz was also instrumental in the founding of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division (formerly known as Remote Systems Technology 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 the nominee's name and contact information along with a 300-500 word summary explaining the qualifications of the nominee and his/her contributions to the field of remote technology. The award is traditionally presented at the RRSD Topical Meeting. It includes a certificate of recognition and a $2,500 monetary award.
Award winners are traditionally announced at the RRSD Topical Meeting.The current deadline for nominations is March 1, 2013. Nominations should be emailed to the RRSD Executive Committee Honors and Awards Chair.
