• The nominator must write a maximum 500 word description of the mentor’s contributions to his/her training and career
  
  
• Provide a current CV of both the nominator and mentor
    
  
• Junior members of the ASTS (candidate members or junior faculty within 5 years of fellowship) may nominate up to 2 mentors annually for this award
   
  
• No mentor can win the prize more than once every 5 years

SELECTION

• The Vanguard Committee shall review all nominations and present recommendations to to the ASTS Council for approval
  
  
• Selection will be based upon contributions made by the mentor, clinical or research success of the nominator, and a history of mentorship for other trainees 

THE AWARD

• Three nights' hotel accommodations to attend the ASTS State of the Art Winter Symposium
  
  
• Complimentary registration to Pre-Meeting Course and Winter Symposium
  
  
• Reimbursement of travel expenses, according to the ASTS reimbursement policy
  

Congratulations to the 2008 Award Recipients

Dr. Merion inspires trainees through a combination of clinical skill, research leadership, and genuine commitment to the education and advancement of your trainees.
-- David A. Axelrod, MD, MBA, Nominated Dr. Merion

John J. Fung, MD, PhD
Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Fung is a very special individual who embodies the rare but exquisite combination of high intelligence, savvy, hard-work and moral integrity.
-- Ngoc L. Thai, MD, PhD, Nominated Dr. Fung