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Dr. Robert “Bob” C. Nelson

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) presented the Victor Stello, Jr. Award for Safety Leadership to Dr. Robert “Bob” C. Nelson on March 9, 2023. Mrs. Nelson was present to receive the award on behalf of her deceased husband.

The Victor Stello, Jr. Award for Safety Leadership was established by the Board to be given as appropriate, but no more than annually, to an employee of the Department of Energy (DOE) who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in promoting safety management in the DOE defense nuclear complex. The award honors Victor Stello, Jr., Principal Deputy Secretary for Safety and Quality, Office of Defense Programs, DOE, in recognition of his outstanding service, exemplary performance and admirable leadership in promoting public health and safety in the Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the United States.

Image of small group of people listening as the Victor Stello Junior Award for Safety Leadership is being presented.

Image of small group of people, including Doctor Robert C. Nelson's wife, who is holding the Victor Stello Junior Award for Safety Leadership that was presented to her husband.