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  • Achieve Recognition

    AST values the hard work and dedication surgical technology educators put into teaching and mentoring their students. That's why the Foundation for Surgical Technology created the Constellation Awards - to recognize and reward surgical technology educators at different stages in their careers.

  • Constellation Awards

    Constellation Awards recognize educators (didactic or clinical) at three different career levels:

    • Rising Stars - educators with one to five years of teaching experience
    • Shining Stars - educators with six to 14 years of teaching experience
    • Guiding Stars - educators with 15 or more years of teaching experience


    One educator will be selected annually at each level. The awards, valued at $1,000, include a registration for the AST Educator's Conference in February and monetary support. The Constellation Awards are administered by the Foundation for Surgical Technology. 

    Applications are due annually on December 1.

    Apply now

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