Hilton, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Awards | MedTech World North America

May 5-7th, 2027

Nomination will live in next few months

The MedTech World Awards celebrate the brightest minds and boldest innovations in medical technology, honouring global leaders, startups, and changemakers pushing the boundaries of healthcare.

  1. Global Recognition
  2. Prestigious Gala Nights
  3. Innovation-Focused Categories
  4. Diverse & Inclusive
  5. Open Nominations, Real Impact

If you’re transforming health through technology, the MedTech World Awards are where your impact gets the spotlight it deserves.


Judging and public voting

To keep the Awards Gala fair, consistent, and transparent, we use a dual selection process. The Steering Committee conducts an expert, criteria based evaluation for each category, and public voting captures the community’s voice. Both perspectives are reviewed together to determine the final winner for every nomination.

Meet our MedTech World North America Awards Sponsors

Timeline

TBD

Nominations Open

TBD

Nominations Closed

TBD

Shortlists announced and vote for finalists opened to public and judges

TBD

Voting Closed

11th May

Awards Night

Meet The Winners of 2026

Honouring the people behind the innovation, leadership, and positive change driving the industry forward.

MedTech Startup of the Year

Surgicure Technologies

Surgicure Technologies

Sponsored by

Surgicure Technologies

MedTech Scale-Up of the Year

DermaSensor

DermaSensor

Sponsored by

DermaSensor

Best Patient Impact Award

SyncVR Medical

SyncVR Medical

Sponsored by

SyncVR Medical

Clinical Excellence & Evidence Award

AliveCor

AliveCor

Sponsored by

AliveCor

MedTech Innovation of the Year

LEM Surgical

LEM Surgical

Sponsored by

LEM Surgical

Digital Health Solution of the Year

Insiteflow

Insiteflow

Sponsored by

Insiteflow

Best Use of AI in Healthcare of the Year

i-GENTIC AI

i-GENTIC AI

Sponsored by

i-GENTIC AI

Wearable & Implantable Technology of the Year

Cognixion

Cognixion

Sponsored by

Cognixion

FemTech Product of the Year

Neopredics

Neopredics

Sponsored by

Neopredics

Best Regulatory Strategy or FDA Readiness Consultancy

Alira Health

Alira Health

Sponsored by

Alira Health

Clinical Research Organization (CRO) of the Year

Ascend CRO

Ascend CRO

Sponsored by

Ascend CRO

MedTech Leader of the Year

Tripp Higgins, Founder & Chairman, Pacemate

Tripp Higgins, Founder & Chairman, Pacemate

Sponsored by

Tripp Higgins, Founder & Chairman, Pacemate

Rising Star Founder of the Year

Jennifer Fried  CEO and Co-Founder of Flow Medical

Jennifer Fried CEO and Co-Founder of Flow Medical

Sponsored by

Jennifer Fried  CEO and Co-Founder of Flow Medical

Lifetime Achievement Award

Barry T. Katzen, MD, Chief MIO, Baptist Health South FL

Barry T. Katzen, MD, Chief MIO, Baptist Health South FL

Sponsored by

Barry T. Katzen, MD, Chief MIO, Baptist Health South FL

Most Impactful Woman Leader of the year

Christina J. Wurster, CEO, Heart Rhythm Society

Christina J. Wurster, CEO, Heart Rhythm Society

Sponsored by

Christina J. Wurster, CEO, Heart Rhythm Society

Investment Bank of the Year

Roth Capital Partners

Roth Capital Partners

Sponsored by

Roth Capital Partners

Law Firms & Intellectual Property Services of the Year

Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig

Sponsored by

Greenberg Traurig

Capital Raising, M&A & Transaction Advisory of the Year

Deloitte

Deloitte

Sponsored by

Deloitte

Health System Innovation & Academic Partnership of the Year

Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist

Sponsored by

Houston Methodist

Family Office Investor of the Year

MedSight Capital

MedSight Capital

Sponsored by

MedSight Capital

Corporate Medtech / Device Strategic Investor of the Year

Medtronic

Medtronic

Sponsored by

Medtronic

Health System / Hospital VC of the Year

Mayo Clinic Ventures

Mayo Clinic Ventures

Sponsored by

Mayo Clinic Ventures

Growth / Late-Stage VC of the Year

SV Health Investors

SV Health Investors

Sponsored by

SV Health Investors

Best MedTech Talent & Recruitment Partner of the Year

FloodGate Medical

FloodGate Medical

Sponsored by

FloodGate Medical

Angel Investor Group & Syndicate of the Year

New World Angels

New World Angels

Sponsored by

New World Angels

Early-Stage VC Firm of the Year

Tramway Ventures

Tramway Ventures

Sponsored by

Tramway Ventures

Product Development & Engineering Partner of the Year

Prolucid Technologies

Prolucid Technologies

Sponsored by

Prolucid Technologies

Marketing & Branding Services

Podymos

Podymos

Sponsored by

Podymos

Medical Device Cybersecurity Partner of the Year

Blue Goat Cyber

Blue Goat Cyber

Sponsored by

Blue Goat Cyber

Medical Device Insurance Partner of the Year

Medmarc

Medmarc

Sponsored by

Medmarc

MedTech World Ecosystem Champion Award

Ken Nelson Investor, Board Member & Mentor

Ken Nelson Investor, Board Member & Mentor

Sponsored by

Ken Nelson Investor, Board Member & Mentor

MedTech World Hall of Fame

John Gorski, Vice Chair, Board of Directors & Former CEO of NAMSA

John Gorski, Vice Chair, Board of Directors & Former CEO of NAMSA

Sponsored by

John Gorski, Vice Chair, Board of Directors & Former CEO of NAMSA

Meet Our Hosts And Judges

You can see all the judges here. They have been meticulously chosen from a crowd of experts, industry veterans, and business leaders from the sector!

Ola Litkova
HOST

Ola Litkova

Founder & Strategic Director at COCOstudio.agency

Meet Our Awards Committee

Our Steering Committee is composed of respected industry leaders who help ensure a fair and thoughtful evaluation process, bringing expert perspective to the final selection of award winners.

Ken Nelson

Ken Nelson

Investor & Board Member at Nelson Jennings Ventures

Patrick Wayte

Patrick Wayte

National SVP, Center for Health Technology & Innovation at America Heart Association

Todd Schwarzinger

Todd Schwarzinger

Partner, Cleveland Clinic Ventures | Innovations Cleveland Clinic

Latest News

FAQs

The MedTech World Awards Gala will take place on Monday, 5th May 2027, starting from 7:30 PM onwards. The venue for the ceremony is Hilton West Palm Beach.
Anyone working in the emerging tech industry can nominate a company, project, or individual in one of the listed categories. The deadline to submit nominations will be decided soon, and the deadline to vote as well.
Nominations form will be live in coming months.
Contact us for more details in order to have exclusive VIP visibility during the Awards Gala at [email protected]
The MedTech World Awards Gala will feature live entertainment, a three-course gala dinner, and unparalleled high-quality networking with leaders from across the MedTech World ecosystem.
The Awards Gala has a formal gala dress code. Attendees are expected to dress elegantly in formal attire. This typically includes black tie or evening gowns for women and tuxedos or suits for men. The dress code adds to the overall sophistication and glamour of the event, creating a memorable atmosphere.
Access to the MedTech World Awards Gala is included in the Platinum pass or through a sponsored table of guests.
The final decision is based on a combined score: 70% public voting and 30% judges’ evaluation. This ensures that both community support and expert insight play a role in selecting the winner.
Attendance is not a requirement for nomination or winning a MedTech World Award. Our awards programme recognises excellence across the global MedTech and HealthTech community regardless of physical presence. That said, the Awards Night is a celebration of everyone in the room and those joining us in West Palm Beach will naturally be at the heart of it. We do our best to involve and spotlight attending nominees and winners throughout the evening, making it a truly memorable moment for those who are there.