The ceremony was held on May 21, 2012 honoring mid-career scientists for their exceptional contributions in research and development in support of the Department of Energy. This year's winners: Riccardo Betti, Paul C. Canfield, Mark B. Chadwick, David E. Chavez, Amit Goyal, Thomas P. Guilderson, Lois Curfman McInnes, Bernard Matthew Poelker, and Barry F. Smith.