Enrico Fermi Award

The Enrico Fermi Award is a prestigious honor given by the U.S. Department of Energy to recognize individuals for their significant contributions to energy research, particularly in nuclear science and technology. Named after the renowned physicist Enrico Fermi, the award highlights achievements that have advanced scientific knowledge and benefited society. It is awarded biennially and includes a monetary prize, celebrating both outstanding research and the practical applications that emerge from it. The award aims to inspire further innovation and excellence in the fields of energy and physics.