National Academy of Science and Technology Awards
recognizes worthy contributions of Filipino scientists in the advancement of science and technology in the country during its Annual Scientific Meeting. It includes the following recognitions: Outstanding Young Scientists, The World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists, NAST Environmental Science Award, NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine, Outstanding Scientific Papers, Outstanding Books and Outstanding Monographs.
Outstanding Young Scientists
The Outstanding Young Scientists is given to young Filipino scientist who have made significant contributions to science. Recipients include Rodolfo Cabangbang, agronomist, 1982.The World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines
The TWAS Prize for Young Scientist is given to outstanding young Filipino scientists by the NAST in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics.| Year | Field | Name | Rationale |
| 2014 | Mycology | Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Dr. Rer. Nat | "for his important research on the biodiversity and ecological patterns of marine and mangrove fungi, fungal endophytes, macrofungi, and fruticoselichens." |
| 2014 | Genetics | Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D. | "for his significant contributions to the pioneering DNA barcoding studies" |
| 2013 | Physics | Raphael A. Guererro, Ph.D. | "in recognition of his research on volume holographic storage and animation" |
NAST Environmental Science Award
NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine
NAST Talent Search for Young Scientist
Other NAST Awards
- Outstanding Book or Monograph Award: given to books and/or monographs written by a majority of Filipino authors and published by Filipino publishers based in the Philippines within five years preceding the award.
- Outstanding Scientific Paper Award: given to outstanding scientific papers published in Philippine scientific or technical journals within five years preceding the award.