The Commission selected Mr. John McCormick to receive the 2026 Richard S. Hodes Award. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Mr. McCormick has revolutionized the way radioactive waste management services are offered. Recognizing a gap in the industry, he pioneered a brokerage system via his company, Bionomics Inc., to efficiently service small- and medium-sized radioactive waste generators like universities and research institutions. His practical, cost-effective solutions are driven by a commitment to honesty and compliance, always recommending the best and safest options for his clients. As the broker for CRCPD’s SCATR program, he has engineered successful sealed source recoveries in 48 states and Puerto Rico, underscoring his dedication to environmental safety via appropriate disposal of more than 80,000 disused sealed sources.
