SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — Oticon, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Oticon Focus on People Awards, a national awards program that recognizes individuals with hearing loss, as well as caregivers, educators, and professionals who are making a positive impact in the hearing loss community.
For more than 26 years, the Oticon Focus on People Awards have honored hundreds of individuals whose achievements demonstrate that hearing loss is not a limitation. The program celebrates those who are helping to break barriers, reshape perceptions, and create new opportunities for people with hearing loss.
This year, a distinguished panel of hearing care professionals will select three recipients as 2026 Focus on People Award winners. Each winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize, a $1,000 donation from Oticon to the nonprofit organization of their choice, and, if applicable, a set of Oticon hearing aids featuring BrainHearing™ technology.
“Through the Oticon Focus on People Awards, Oticon shines a spotlight on hearing loss— celebrating stories that inspire change, foster inclusion, and redefine common misconceptions. Our Focus on People Award winners come from diverse backgrounds with different talents, passions, and challenges. Their unique stories provide a powerful platform to remind everyone of the importance of hearing health and the world of possibilities open to those who seek the support of dedicated hearing care professionals and the benefits of life-changing technology.”
–Lisbeth Meng Collignon, Vice President of Marketing for Oticon, Inc.
Nominations Open Through August 5
Anyone may nominate themselves or someone they know for the 2026 Oticon Focus on People Awards. Nominees must be at least 6 years old, with or without hearing loss, and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of people with hearing loss or creating positive change within the broader hearing loss community.
The awards recognize individuals whose contributions inspire and empower others through personal achievement, advocacy, caregiving, education, or professional service.
Nominations are open now and will be accepted through August 5, 2026. Winners will be selected by a panel of Oticon professional partners from across the United States and announced in November.
To submit a nomination, visit Oticon.com/FOP.
Source: Oticon Inc
