2025 Recipient

The Commission selected Gary Alan Benda to receive the 2025 Richard S. Hodes Award. Mr. Benda has been the face and leader of radioactive waste and material management through his involvement with the various international organizations, committees, and conferences,...

2024 Recipient

The Commission selected Sydney Gordon to receive the 2024 Richard S. Hodes Award. Mr. Gordon has served the nuclear and waste management industry for over 40 years in a variety of technical and management positions. He has provided exemplary and impactful scientific,...

2023 Recipient

The Commission selected Mark Lewis to receive the 2023 Richard S. Hodes Award. Mr. Lewis has dedicated his career to the safe and compliant transportation, packaging, and disposal of radioactive material, radioactive waste, and mixed waste. He is principally...