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ASMST Annual Awards

Honoring Excellence in Shockwave Medicine 

The ASMST Annual Awards Program celebrates excellence, innovation, and leadership across the diverse disciplines that define shockwave medicine. 

Each award reflects ASMST’s mission to recognize and elevate those shaping the specialty through research, education, clinical practice, and service.

Nominations are open until January 15, 2026.
Award recipients will be recognized during the 2026 ASMST Annual Summit in Boston. 

Nominate Today

Who Can Nominate: ASMST members may nominate others or self-nominate.

Deadline: January 15, 2026

Limit: One award per individual per year 

Award Categories

Nomination &
Selection Process 

Call for Nominations (Now – Jan 15)
ASMST members submit nominations online for any of the four awards. 

Eligibility Screening 
Submissions are reviewed for completeness and ASMST membership status. 

Committee Review 
The Awards Committee evaluates all nominations using established scoring criteria. 

Notification (Early February)
Award recipients are notified and confirmed for recognition at the Summit. 

Presentation (March 13, 2026)
Awards are presented prior to the Welcome Reception at the ASMST Annual Summit. 

Selection Criteria 

Each award is evaluated through a standardized rubric focused on: 

  • Impact – measurable influence through research, teaching, innovation, or service 
  • Sustained Contribution – long-term commitment to advancing the field 
  • Community Benefit – improvements in education, patient care, or collaboration 
  • Peer Recognition – esteem among colleagues demonstrated through endorsements, leadership roles, or publications 

Governance & Policies 

The ASMST Awards Committee oversees the program. 

  • Committee members recuse themselves if nominated. 
  • No individual may receive more than one ASMST award in a given year. 
  • Member endorsements inform but do not determine final decisions. 
  • Nomination records are retained for one year for transparency. 

Recognize Achievement & Impact

Award recipients will receive an award and be featured on ASMST’s website, in the member newsletter, and across ASMST’s social media channels.

Help us Honor Excellence in Shockwave Medicine

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