State Assembly Leadership Achievement Award
Active state assemblies represent the
cornerstone of the Association of Surgical Technologists' vitality and
achievements. AST gives special recognition to those state assemblies
showcasing exceptional leadership within their respective states. This recognition
serves to:
- Honor excellence in leadership,
member development, communication, education, and community relations.
- Encourage high-quality state
administration.
- Distinguish and give visibility to
efforts and activities that build a strong state.
- Establish benchmarks
for excellence.
2024 recipients: awarded
at the 2025 Orlando AST National Surgical Technology Conference
2023 recipients: Georgia, Texas, Virginia
State Assembly Membership Award
Each year, AST recognizes state
assemblies with the Membership Growth Award for their outstanding contributions
to advancing professional goals and fostering member engagement. Established in
2014, this award acknowledges assemblies that have achieved the highest growth
in membership. The State Assembly Membership Award winners are announced
annually during AST's Surgical Technology Conference.
2024 recipients: awarded
at the 2025 Orlando AST National Surgical Technology Conference
2023 recipients: States with 0-250 Active Members -
Alaska 24.36%; States with 251-500 Active Members - South Dakota 16.03%; States
with 501-1000 Active Members - Colorado/Wyoming 11.76%; States with 1001-higher
Active Members - Texas 10.11%