2026 HealthTech Security Excellence Award
Protecting Patient Data and Safeguarding Digital Health
The 2026 HealthTech Security Excellence Award honors groundbreaking solutions that ensure the safety, privacy, and compliance of healthcare technology. This award recognizes organizations and innovators leading the way in protecting sensitive patient data, securing medical devices and systems, and setting new benchmarks for trust and resilience across digital health.
Who Should Apply
- Companies developing cybersecurity tools or platforms purpose-built for healthcare.
- Organizations ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other global health data regulations.
- Developers of secure-by-design medical devices, software, or cloud services.
- Teams implementing advanced encryption, identity/access management, threat detection, or secure interoperability.
Why This Award Matters
- Independent validation of your commitment to patient data protection.
- Visibility across HealthTechNode channels and the Winners Page.
- Credibility that supports sales, partnerships, and regulatory conversations.
- Winner badges and assets to amplify your brand story.
Entry Fees
- Early Bird: $395
- Regular Entry: $495
Eligibility
- Open to companies, startups, health systems, and organizations worldwide.
- Entries must showcase solutions developed, released, updated, or announced during the applicable calendar year.
- Solutions must specifically address security, privacy, or compliance in health technology.
What to Submit
- Narrative (about 250 words): The security challenge, your solution, and its impact.
- Impact evidence: Adoption, risk reduction, certifications, or breach prevention outcomes.
- Technical overview: Architecture, encryption, identity, monitoring, and compliance frameworks.
- Visuals: Screenshots, architecture diagrams, or workflow illustrations.
- Supporting links: Case studies, attestations, press coverage, or validations.
Judging Criteria
- Security Impact: Measurable improvements in privacy, compliance, or resilience.
- Innovation: Novel approaches or technologies tailored to healthcare.
- Adoption: Real-world deployment across healthcare organizations.
- Trust & Compliance: Alignment with standards and regulatory requirements.
How to Apply
- Visit the application page.
- Provide the narrative, impact evidence, case studies, technical overview, and visuals.
- Submit by the applicable deadline and complete payment.
Entry Schedule
- Entries Open: January 13, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: February 6, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: March 13, 2026
- Winners Announced: March 23, 2026
Questions? Contact awards@healthtechnode.com
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Submission Info
Entry Schedule
- Entries Open: January 13, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: February 6, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: March 13, 2026
- Winners Announced: March 23, 2026
Fees
- Early Bird Fee: $395
- Regular Fee: $495
Submission Guidelines
- Eligibility: Open to companies, startups, products, platforms, and individuals making an impact in healthcare technology.
- Requirements:
- 250-word narrative highlighting achievements and innovation.
- High-resolution logo and at least one image of the solution (product photo, screenshot, or device image).
- Customer/client identity must be included. If you wish to withhold this from public release, notify us in writing at the time of submission.
- Fees: A submission fee applies per category. See this award’s page for pricing.
- Evaluation: Judged on innovation, clinical impact, scalability, design, and contribution to healthcare technology.
- Multiple Submissions: You may enter more than one category.
- Award Timing: Winners announced within 60 days of final submission deadline.
- Contact: For questions, email awards@healthtechnode.com.
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Beneftis of Winning
Celebrating Success: Benefits of Winning a HealthTechNode Award
Winning a HealthTechNode Award is more than a recognition—it’s a powerful endorsement of your role in shaping the future of health technology. As a distinguished winner, you gain benefits that extend visibility, credibility, and impact across the industry:
1. Prominent Press Recognition
Your project, company, or individual achievement will be spotlighted in an official press release distributed by HealthTechNode. This recognition ensures your success is amplified across industry channels, reaching stakeholders and decision-makers worldwide.
2. Media Kit for Amplified Visibility
Receive an exclusive media kit, complete with high-quality logos and customized award badges. These assets are designed for seamless integration into your marketing materials, website, and social media, helping you maximize visibility and credibility.
3. Authorized Use of HealthTechNode Logo and Award Badge
Winners receive authorization to proudly display the HealthTechNode logo and their specific award badge across official platforms. This serves as a mark of excellence and a clear signal of your leadership in advancing health technology innovation.
4. Inclusion on the HealthTechNode Winners Page
Your achievement will be showcased on the HealthTechNode Winners Page, featuring your logo, a link to your website, and details of your winning entry. This permanent digital recognition extends your reach and impact long after the awards are announced.
5. Extended Exposure with a Year-Long Profile
Winners receive a full-year profile on HealthTechNode.com, highlighting your story, milestones, and innovation. This dedicated space provides industry peers, potential partners, and customers with a deeper look into your groundbreaking work.