Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), an online resource for hearing professionals and consumers with hearing loss, has today revealed the winners of its fifth annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™. Through this esteemed awards program, HHTM continues to honor innovation and excellence in hearing technology across the industry.
This year’s competition attracted submissions from a diverse range of pioneering companies worldwide, including emerging startups and established industry leaders.
The winners will be recognized this week during the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) annual conference.
“HHTM’s Innovator Awards will once again be presented at the ADA Audacity 2024 conference. Each year, we see stronger innovation, improved user experiences, and more patient-centered solutions. It’s truly inspiring to see how these advancements are shaping the future of hearing healthcare and enhancing patient care”
–Amyn M. Amlani, PhD, ADA President-Elect
“The breadth of innovation, creativity, and inspiration showcased in this year’s Awards program is truly remarkable,” commented Dr. Robert Traynor, a member of the 2024 Awards Judge’s Panel.
“Stop The Ring is a public charity advocating for the establishment of a Tinnitus Learning Health Network (TLHN). We are dedicated to scaling this scientifically validated framework to create a standard of care for tinnitus patients,” said Jeffery Reagan, Founder of Stop The Ring, one of the hearing charities supported by this year’s program proceeds. “We are incredibly grateful to the Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for helping bring attention to organizations that are making an impact in hearing health.”
Category Winners
Hearing Aids
- Receiver in Canal: Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio
- Non-Traditional: Widex SmartRIC
- Custom: Starkey Signature Series
- Design: Signia Styletto IX
- OTC: Receiver in Canal – Concha Sol™ Hearing Aids
- OTC: In the ear – LINNER Mars
Personal Listening Device
- Wearable listening device: Remora PRO
- Remote Microphone Technology: ClearCast Pal
- Hearables: OrCam Hear
Assistive Technology & Software
- Caption Technology Device: XanderGlasses
- Audio and Induction Loop Systems: Trihear LiberMore
- Adaptive Listening System: Bettear B-SHOW
- Hearing Device Accessories: Gruv Button™ Retrofit
- Broadcast Audio Solution: Auri™ powered by Ampetronic and Listen Technologies
Equipment
- Hearing & Balance: Auditdata Measure
- Verification and Validation: Redux Home
- Otoscopy and Ear Scanning: GSI Otoscope™
Service Delivery
- Tinnitus Management: MindEar
- Hearing & Auditory Rehab: LACE AI Pro
- Clinical Products: Amplifi EarScript.net
- Practice Management: Auditdata Manage
- Clinical Evaluation: Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) Test
Auditory Implants
- Cochlear Implants: MED-EL OTOPLAN
- Bone Conduction Implants: Oticon Medical Sentio™ System
Hearing Conservation
- Acoustic: Saccater FOCUS Noise-Reducing Earplugs
- Electronic: SoundGear Phantom
Therapeutics
- Hearing Loss Treatment: Cilcare CIL001
Innovator of the Year: Interacoustics
This year’s Innovator of the Year title has been awarded to Interacoustics for its groundbreaking Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) test.
The company received the highest votes from an international panel of independent judges, based on the following criteria:
- Innovation – Technology that represents novel thinking in addressing habilitation of acquired hearing loss, its treatment and delivery.
- Effectiveness – Technological advances that best address limitations of previous generations of technology
- Efficiency – Advances that best close the distance between hearing care and the end-user
- Utility – Innovation that promotes greater ease of use by the end-user and/or practitioner
“We are so excited to hear that the Interacoustics ACT test has won the innovation of the year award,” commented Ole Lundsgaard, Senior Product Manager, Hearing Aid Fitting, Interacoustics. “We really appreciate this acknowledgement and are happy that the hearing care community can see the benefit of the ACT test.”
“Conversation in noise remains the number one problem for users of hearing devices. A language-independent test that optimizes device programming for noisy situations is an innovation that will improve the listening experience for many. Congratulations to Interacoustics on this well-deserved recognition.”
–Andrew Bellavia, Founder of Aurafuturity and 2024 Awards Judge’s Panel Member
About the Hearing Technology Innovator Awards
The Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™ is an international awards program designed to recognize and celebrate innovation within the hearing industry. Since its inception, the program has helped raise over $30,000 for hearing charities. Learn more at https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-technology-innovator-awards/
About HHTM
Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) provides timely information and lively insights to anyone who cares about hearing loss. Readers and contributors are drawn from many sectors of the hearing field, including practitioners, researchers, manufacturers, educators, and, importantly, consumers with hearing loss and those who love them. By involving all these groups, we hope to bridge the gaps in knowledge that so often divide them.
