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Radha Bahukutumbi, Distinguished Scientist in the Theory Division, was awarded the Fusion Power Associates (FPA) 2021 Leadership Award at the FPA 42nd Annual Meeting and Symposium in Washington, D.C. This prestigious award is presented to individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities in accelerating the development of fusion as a commercial power source. Dr. Bahukutumbi was recognized by the FPA Board for her decades of outstanding contributions to the direct-drive physics program at OMEGA and the National Ignition Facility. The Board also especially notes that she has been a vocal, early leader and champion for young scientists and students with an emphasis on women and underrepresented minorities. Dr. Bahukutumbi is the first woman to receive this award.