The deadline for nominations is February 13, 2026. Nomination Portal: - https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/page/major_board_awards/mga-awards/region5_awards Awards (More information on each below) - Outstanding Large Section (1501 or more members) - Outstanding Medium Section (501 to 1500 members) - Outstanding Small Section (500 or fewer members) - Jim Leonard R5 Outstanding Member Award. - Outstanding Engineering Educator - Outstanding Large Student Branch (> 50 Members) - Outstanding Small Student Branch (≤50 Members) - Outstanding Student Member - Outstanding Student Branch Counselor - Outstanding Large Company (>500 engineering employees) - Outstanding Small Company (≤500 engineering employees) - John Meredith Region 5 Lifetime Achievement Award - Young Professional Member - Individual Member Achievement(#_Toc220000242) Speaker(s): , , , , , , , , , , , , , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534130

"Nuclear energy is often in the news, but it can be difficult to determine fact from fiction and import from superfluity. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the fission process and various types of nuclear reactors. In keeping with the zeitgeist, we will discuss the various benefits and drawbacks of small modular reactors." Speaker(s): Vinnie, Agenda: Agenda- 6:00 pm Doors Open 6:45 pm Announcements and welcome - Mike Hovious 7:00 pm Main Presentation - Vincent Paglioni 8:00 End United Power Carbon Valley Service Center, 9586 East I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, Colorado, United States, 80504