2025 USPAS Prize for Achievement in Accelerator Science and Technology - Call for Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 US Particle Accelerator School Prize for Achievement in Accelerator Physics and Technology. This summer marks the 40th anniversary of the USPAS Prize which honors individuals by recognizing their outstanding achievements over the full range of accelerator physics and technology. Three prizes are awarded every three years on a competitive basis without bias to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or religion.

One of the prizes will be awarded in an “early-achievement” category made by a scientist or engineer within 15 years of their last professional degree at the time of the award being conveyed, and two prizes will be awarded in a "general" category open to all.

Selection criteria heavily considered: 1) intrinsic scientific/technical quality and importance to the field; 2) realization of concepts in working accelerators - leadership and vision in machine building - putting concepts into practice; 3) level of impact – degree to which concepts have led to the production of more or better science or has the potential for doing so in the future; 4) other factors, especially teaching/mentorship/stimulation of young scientists and engineers; 5) current and ongoing impact of nominee’s work.

Nominations should include:
• name, institution and CV of the nominee
• description of accomplishment with supporting documents
• suggested citation
• at least three letters of recommendation

The deadline for the 2025 prize nominations is March 14, 2025. Please submit nominations to:

US Particle Accelerator School
Fermilab, MS #125
Kirk & Wilson Streets
P.O. Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510
uspas@fnal.gov
Phone: (630) 840-3896

Each winner will receive a certificate of merit and a cash award of $3,000.00. The awards will be presented at the 2025 NAPAC in Sacramento, California.

2025 USPAS Prize Selection Committee:
Bruce Carlsten, Chair
Sarah Cousineau
Anna Grasselino
Stuart Henderson
Mark Palmer
Robert Ryne
Gennady Stupakov