Other Awards and Honors
2008 Awards
Alan Waltar Receives World Nuclear Association (WNA) Award for "Distinguished Contribution to Peaceful Worldwide use of Nuclear Technology"
Alan was one of three individuals to receive the WNA Award on September 4th in London for his influence on and commitment to the value of nuclear technology.
He was honored for his "committed belief in nuclear technology, a strong and creative intelligence, a remarkable lack of ego, and a great generosity to his fellow man" according to the WNA Director General. Alan's long history in nuclear education was highlighted by his leadership at the WNU Summer Institute. At PNNL, Alan provides consult for various initiatives as a senior advisor.
The WNA Director General, John Ritch, described Alan as a "superlative educator of our future nuclear leaders" and an "educator to his bones...a charismatic inspiration." (announced 9/1/2008)