Albert A. Michelson and Fleet Adm. Chester A. 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 A. Nimitz Award
Past Winners
Michelson Award
2022
Richard Jenkins
CEO, Saildrone Inc.
2020
Edward “Sonny” Masso
Executive Director, Naval Historical Foundation
2019
Dr. Bruce Danly
Director of Research, U.S. Navy
2018
California State University Maritime Academy
2017
Mr. Clifton E. Athon
Principle Scientist, Nuclear Fuel Services Inc.
2011
Dr. Ivan Getting
Office of Naval Research
2010
James Schoppenhorst
BAE Systems
Nimitz Award
2022
Ms. Jo Decker
Vice President, Strategy and Growth
BAE Systems
2021
Brian Cuccias
Former President, Ingalls Shipbuilding
A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
2020
Frank Thorp
President and CEO, U.S. Navy Memorial
2019
Mr. Jim Herdt
CEO, Herdt Consulting Inc.
2018
Ms. Leanne Caret
Executive Vice President, The Boeing Co., President and CEO, Defense, Space and Security
Mr. Matthew J. Mulherin
Former President, Newport News Shipbuilding
2016
Mr. Michael R. Reed
President, L-3 Power & Control Systems, L-3 Communications
2015
Ivan F. Edenzon
Corporate Vice President, Huntington Ingalls Industries
About the Navy League
The Navy League of the United States is a national organization of more than 37,000 civilian volunteers in 220 local councils throughout the U.S. and overseas. The objectives of the Navy League are to develop and maintain public interest in the U.S. sea services and their missions, offer cooperation and assistance in matters sustaining naval efficiency and to support Sailors, Marines and Coastguardsmen and their families.