Awards and Honors
NREL scientists have received awards and honors from various organizations for their technical innovations in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Michael Seibert was elected as a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2000.
American Chemical Society
Maria Ghirardi and Michael Seibert received the Glenn Award from the Fuels and Chemicals Division of the American Chemical Society in 2000.
National Biodiesel Board
Bob McCormick received an Innovation Award from the National Biodiesel Board in 2006.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
John Turner and Michael Seibert were selected as NREL research fellows in 2008 and 2003, respectively.
U.S. Department of Energy
At the 2010 Annual Merit Review, Michael Penev and Darlene Steward received team awards for developing the Fuel Cell Power Model and Lin Simpson accepted a team award on behalf of the DOE Hydrogen Sorption Center of Excellence for advancing the state-of-the-art in hydrogen storage materials. Two NREL consultants also received awards. Douglas Wheeler was recognized for his contributions to DOE's fuel cell manufacturing efforts and John Christensen was awarded for his work on the market transformation activity.
John Turner received the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Department of Energy's Office of Science in 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2005. Todd Deutsch also received this award in 2009, 2008, and 2007.
Maria Ghirardi received the President's Early Career Scientist and Engineering Award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Power Technologies in 2000.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
In addition to receiving awards, NREL researchers have developed patented, state-of-the-art technologies that are available for licensing. Learn more about our patents and licensing opportunities.
