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Achievement Awards

Honoring excellence, innovation, and impact in transplantation

The Achievement Awards are an opportunity for the AST to celebrate the dedication and impact of individuals shaping the future of transplantation.

Members are encouraged to nominate deserving candidates for consideration.

The Society remains committed to a diverse and inclusive culture within its membership. The membership is encouraged to consider nominations not only for outstanding contributions to transplantation but also with an eye towards diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, and race,

Deadlines
Application OpensNovember 24, 2025
Application ClosesJanuary 31, 2026
NotificationsMarch 31, 2026

Selection Process

The AST Awards Committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations to the AST Board of Directors. 

(Exceptions: The Transplant Advocacy Award is reviewed by the Transplant Community Advisory Council, and the Lifetime Achievement Award is reviewed by the Past Presidents Advisory Council.)

Nominate Your Deserving Colleague!

The AST is currently accepting nominations for all Achievement Awards.

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Achievement Award Types

There are several award categories that each recognize important facets of the field of transplantation. Find the right one for your colleagues below!

Lifetime Achievement Award

The highest honor that the AST bestows for significant contributions to the Society and to transplantation.

Transplant Advocacy Award

Recognizes an individual's contribution and advocacy to important areas.

Advancing Equity in Organ Transplantation Award

Recognizes significant impact on increasing equity and reducing racial disparities in transplantation.

Senior Achievement Award in Clinical Transplantation

Recognizes outstanding contributions to clinical transplantation over the course of a career.

Mentoring Award

Recognizes outstanding mentors who shaped the career path(s) of individuals who trained under them.

Physician of Distinction Award

Recognizes outstanding transplant physicians whose careers are focused on clinical care.

Basic Science Investigator Awards

Recognize investigators outstanding contributions to basic science. Awards are offered for different career levels.

Clinical Science Investigator Awards

Recognize investigators outstanding contributions to clinical science. Awards are offered for different career levels.

Distinguished Career Awards

Recognize clinicians and administrators with outstanding contributions to transplantation. Awards are offered for different career levels.

Past Award Recipients

AST has recognized hundreds of the leading contributors to the field of transplantation. View all the recipients.

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This content was developed independently by AST and supported by a financial contribution from Sanofi