Best of HealthTech Awards

Celebrating Excellence in the Future of Health Technology

The HealthTechNode Best of HealthTech Awards are annual honors celebrating the year’s most impactful companies, solutions, and individuals driving healthcare innovation. This program recognizes leadership, creativity, measurable outcomes, and real-world transformation across the global health technology ecosystem.

Winners join a distinguished group of innovators spotlighted by HealthTechNode and gain international recognition as leaders shaping the future of health.

Award Categories

How It Works

Announce: We publish the current cycle’s timelines, eligibility window, and fees on the year hub. See the current cycle page for live details.
Apply: Choose your category and complete the submission with a concise overview, outcomes evidence, and supporting materials. (Category criteria live on each page above.)
Evaluate: Expert reviewers score entries against our criteria (see below), with verification where applicable.
Recognize: Finalists and winners are announced in the newsroom and receive recognition assets and optional feature coverage.

Who Should Enter

Growth-stage and established healthtech companies with market traction
Startups with compelling early outcomes or clinical/operational validation
Provider, payer, and life sciences teams delivering measurable impact
Product and research teams translating evidence into practical tools

Evaluation Criteria

Impact: Demonstrable clinical, operational, or financial outcomes
Innovation: Technical, product, or model differentiation vs. status quo
Execution: Adoption, retention, and go-to-market rigor
Usability: Workflow fit, accessibility, and user experience
Equity & Access: Inclusion, affordability, and reach

Eligibility

Open worldwide to companies, organizations, and individuals operating in health technology.
Entries should highlight work developed, released, updated, or significantly advanced within the eligibility window specified on the current cycle page.
You may enter multiple categories if your solution legitimately fits; submit a distinct entry per category.

What Winners Receive

Official winner badge and brand assets
Newsroom announcement and social amplification
Optional spotlight feature or interview
Press boilerplate and media kit guidance

Dates & Fees

Dates and fees vary by cycle. For the latest entry window, deadlines, and pricing, visit the current cycle page.

Past Years & Archives

Best of HealthTech Awards — 2025

Questions?

Want in? Visit this year’s award page for key dates, fees, and how to enter.

Our year-end “Best Of” awards recognize the year’s top work. Entries typically open early October.

Learn more & apply →

Entry fees are charged at submission and are non-refundable. Customer or client identity should be included in your submission. If you need names excluded from public materials, notify us in writing at the time of submission. By submitting, you agree to the Submission Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and Terms and Conditions.

FAQs

How are entries evaluated?
Entries are scored on impact, innovation, execution, usability, and equity/access.

Who can enter?
Companies, startups, provider/payer teams, and individuals in health technology worldwide.

Can we enter multiple categories?
Yes—submit distinct entries if your solution legitimately fits more than one category.

Where do I find deadlines and fees?
See the current cycle hub at the Best of 2025 Awards.

What do winners receive?
Winner badge and brand assets, announcement coverage, and optional feature spotlights.

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.

Upcoming Awards

Best of 2025:
Entries Open Oct. 6th ...Details

2026 Global HealthTech Impact Award:
Entries Open Dec. 9th ...Details

2026 HealthTech Security Excellence Award:
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2026 Interoperability & Integration Award:
Entries Open Feb. 3rd ...Details

2026 Infrastructure & Cloud HealthTech Award:
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2026 Pioneering Medical Device Award:
Entries Open Mar. 17th ...Details

2026 Chronic Care Innovation Award:
Entries Open Apr. 7th ...Details

2026 Connected Care in HealthTech Award:
Entries Open Apr. 28th ...Details

2026 Genomics & Precision Medicine Award:
Entries Open May 19th ...Details

2026 Surgical & Procedural Innovation Award:
Entries Open June 9th ...Details

2026 PharmaTech & Clinical Trials Innovation Award:
Entries Open June 30th ...Details

2026 Mental & Behavioral HealthTech Award:
Entries Open July 21st ...Details

2026 Women’s HealthTech Advancement Award:
Entries Open Aug. 11th ...Details

2026 Health Workforce Innovation Award:
Entries Open Sep. 1st ...Details

2026 Patient-Centered Care Award:
Entries Open Sep. 22nd ...Details

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.