Albert A. Michelson & Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz Awards
Recognize Outstanding Industry Innovators and Leaders
The Albert A. Michelson Award honors a civilian scientist, technical innovator or group or organization that has demonstrated scientific or technical achievement that has resulted in a significant improvement in the strength of our maritime forces or to the enhancement of our industrial-technology base.
The Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award honors a leader of industry who has made a major contribution to our nation’s maritime strength and/or enhanced our national security. The award is for the person that best exemplifies the leadership, statesmanship and dedication to our country that was exhibited by the award’s namesake, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
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Albert A. Michelson Award
Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz Award
2026 Winners
Nimitz Award
Mr. Stephen Fujiwara
Senior Director of Business Development – Defense
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Past Winners
Michelson Award
2025
Mr. Robert Taylor
Principal Engineer, Bardex Corporation
Nimitz Award
2025
Mr. Robert “Scott” Forney, III
President, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group