Join us October 18-24, 2026, in celebrating Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week (STAW)!
STAW Is Here—Let’s Celebrate! AAST President T. “Massey” Arrington, MBA, RPSGT, RST, CCSH has a special message to kick off this exciting week!
Celebration Ideas for Sleep Centers and Employees
- Say thanks. A handwritten thank-you note is always appreciated. Ask your administration and other key stakeholders to show their thanks, too, by signing your note or writing one of their own.
- Spotlight your rockstars. Submit recognition or kudos to your facility’s newsletter or intranet news section.
- Host a lunch or happy hour in honor of the sleep-care professionals at your place of work.
- Identify specific job-related skills your employees want to know more about. Invite a special guest with expertise in that area to spend the day at your facility.
- Get social! Feature the sleep-care professionals in your life in a celebratory/thank you post or posts on social media. Be sure to use #STAW2026.
- Encourage giving. Allow your team to pick a cause or organization to support. Encourage your team members to donate to this organization, and as an organization, match these donations (or a percentage of them).
- Hand out awards. Host a mini awards ceremony at your center. Print off appreciation certificates or give out trophies to your team members to let them know their hard work is appreciated and noticed.
Check out additional ways to celebrate in the STAW 2026 The Sleep Scene article.
Show Us How You Celebrate STAW
Leading up to and during STAW, share your photos, kudos, and notes of thanks with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter) using #STAW2026.
STAW Discounts
A one-time 25% discount is available for members during Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week (STAW). At checkout in the AAST Learning Center, use promo code STAW2026 to receive 25% off your purchase total.
STAW Swag
Access the STAW store by clicking here.
Celebrate Your Sleep Team!
Sleep Technologist Appreciation Week is all about recognizing the dedicated professionals who make quality sleep care possible. Help us celebrate the people behind the profession!
We want to hear from you! Submit a short video giving a shoutout to your sleep team, sharing why you love being a sleep technologist, or recognizing a colleague who makes a difference. Your video could be featured in AAST's Sleep Technologist Appreciation Week compilation video on social media.
Please review the filming tips below before recording your video.
Video submission instructions
How to Participate
Help us celebrate the incredible people who make sleep medicine possible! Record a short video responding to one of the prompts below and submit it through our Google Drive link.
What can you share?
- Give a shoutout to your sleep team or a colleague.
- Tell us why you love being a sleep technologist.
- Share what makes your team special.
- Describe what you wish more people knew about sleep technologists.
Video guidelines
- Keep your video to 15–30 seconds.
- Record vertically (portrait orientation) for social media.
- Film in a quiet, well-lit space.
- Speak clearly and look toward the camera.
- Introduce yourself and your team if you'd like.
- Be yourself! Authentic, heartfelt messages are encouraged.
Before submitting: Make sure anyone appearing in your video has agreed to be included. Avoid capturing patients, protected health information, or confidential information in the background.
Ready to participate? Upload your video here: Submit Your Video
Selected submissions may be edited into an AAST compilation video and shared on AAST social media channels. By submitting a video, you acknowledge that it may be edited and shared for this purpose.
Download Your STAW Email Signature
Join AAST in celebrating Sleep Tech Appreciation Week (#STAW2026), beginning October 18! Show your appreciation for the dedicated sleep technologists who make a difference in patient care every day. Download and add an AAST Sleep Tech Appreciation Week email signature to your emails to help spread awareness and recognize these essential professionals throughout the campaign.
