The Academy of Surgical Educators is pleased to announce the winners of the Educator of Merit Awards for 2024. Congratulations to our exceptional educators who dedicate their time to shaping the future of surgical education.

The SET Supervisor/SIMG Supervisor of the Year is an award presented by the Academy of Surgical Educators to recognise an exceptional contribution by a SET supervisor/SIMG supervisor toward supporting Trainees or Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) to fulfill the goals, values and mission of the College.

This award was judged on the following criteria:
-    Demonstration of the College's goals, values and missions
-    Inspirational role modelling as a supervisor
-    Understanding and commitment to training and surgical education
-    Involvement in training and continuing professional development
-    A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or Board accredited supervisor.

Left to right: Dr Andrew Ing, Dr Nelson Wang, and Dr Samuel Hall

The Educator of Merit, SET/SIMG Supervisor of the Year recipients are:
•    Dr Nelson (Hao) Wang, Aotearoa New Zealand
•    Dr Samuel Hall, New South Wales
•    Dr Henry Duncan, Northern Territory
•    Dr Christopher Cole, Queensland
•    Dr Philip Tan, Tasmania
•    Dr Damien Holdaway, Victoria
•    Dr Joseph Hockley, Western Australia

Left to right: Dr Damien Holdaway and Dr Joseph Hockley

The Facilitator/Instructor of the year award recognises exceptional contribution by a course facilitator/instructor teaching on Professional Development or Skills Education courses.

The award was judged on the following criteria:
-    Demonstration of the College’s goals, values and missions
-    Inspirational role modelling as a facilitator of professional development programming
-    Understanding and commitment to surgical education
-    Demonstration of a proactive approach to leadership in professional development program delivery.

The Educator of Merit, Facilitator/Instructor of the Year recipient is:
•    Dr Andrew Ing, RACS Skills Course facilitator