Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), an online resource for hearing professionals and consumers with hearing loss, today revealed the winners of its sixth 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 2025 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
Category Winners
Hearing Aids
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Receiver-In-Canal (RIC): Starkey Edge AI
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Behind-The-Ear (BTE): ReSound Enzo IA
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Custom: Phonak Virto R Infinio
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Design: Nuance Audio Glasses
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Advanced Processing & Intelligence: ReSound + Beltone Vivia / Beltone Envision
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Non-Traditional: Nuance Audio Glasses
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OTC – BTE: ELEHEAR Beyond Pro
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OTC – In Ear: Eargo 8
Auditory Implants
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Cochlear Implants: Cochlear Nucleus® Nexa™ System
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Bone Conduction Implants: Cochlear Baha® 7 Sound Processor and Non-Surgical SoundBand™
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Bimodal Solution: MED-EL & Starkey DualSync Technology
Therapeutics
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Hearing Loss Treatment: Cilcare & Whitelab Genomics SONAR
Equipment
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Balance: Interacoustics VORTEQ™ Functional Assessments Package
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Electrophysiology: Interacoustics Eclipse Aided Cortical module
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Audiometer: Auditdata Measure
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Mobile Testing: SHOEBOX Consult
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Screening & Diagnostic: hearX hearOAE
Assistive Technology & Software
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Hearing Device: Mobile App: Widex Allure™ App
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Captioning Technology Device: Xander XanderGlasses
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Audio and Induction Loop Systems: Bettear B-Caster & B-RTX
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Hearing Device: Connectivity & Streaming: Auracast Assistant (Beltone HearMax™ & ReSound Smart 3D app)
Hearing Conservation
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Software: SHOEBOX PureTest
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Electronic: CavCom Icon™
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Custom Fit: SoundGear Phantom
Service Delivery
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Clinical Products: Widex Compass Cloud™
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Tinnitus Management: TinniSoothe TinniSoothe
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Hearing & Auditory Rehabilitation: Neurotone AI Lace AI Pro
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Practice Management: Auditdata Manage
Personal Listening Device
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Wearable Listening Device: ClearCast ClearCast AI
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Remote Microphone Technology: Beltone Multi-Mic+
Innovator of the Year
This year’s Innovator of the Year title has been awarded to Nuance Audio for its Nuance Audio Glasses, recognized for their distinctive design and ability to expand access to hearing solutions.
The company earned the highest overall scores from an international panel of independent judges, who evaluated submissions based on the following criteria:
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Innovation – Technology that represents novel thinking in addressing habilitation of acquired hearing loss, its treatment, and delivery.
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Effectiveness – Technological advances that best address limitations of previous generations of technology.
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Efficiency – Advances that best close the distance between hearing care and the end-user.
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Utility – Innovation that promotes greater ease of use by the end-user and/or practitioner.
“To encourage people to address their hearing loss sooner, they need to be met where they are. A device that accentuates their individual style in a non-traditional design can be an attractive option for those who have thus far been hesitant to begin their hearing journey. Congratulations to Nuance Audio in recognition of their unique approach to delivering hearing care to a broader population” said Andrew Bellavia, founder of AuraFuturity and member of the 2025 Awards Judge’s Panel.
Supporting Charities
Since its launch in 2020, the Innovator Awards program has contributed over $35,000 to support hearing-related charities. Beneficiaries of this year’s program include:
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Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
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Hearing Health Foundation
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Stop The Ring
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Sound WRX
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Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund
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 more than $35,000 for hearing-related charities. Learn more at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-technology-innovator-awards/
About HHTM
Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) provides timely information and lively insights for everyone who cares about hearing health. Our readership and contributors span the full spectrum of the field—including clinicians, researchers, educators, industry leaders, and, importantly, individuals with hearing loss and their families.
By bringing these communities together, HHTM works to bridge gaps in knowledge, foster collaboration, and elevate dialogue across both professional and consumer audiences.
HHTM is also home to This Week in Hearing, a smart, insightful, and engaging weekly podcast that explores the latest trends, technologies, and developments shaping the world of hearing.
