Garmin announces finalists for the 2026 Garmin Health Awards
Top innovators from around the world will present their solutions in person at the Garmin Health Summit in Bangkok

OLATHE, Kan./June 23, 2026 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the finalists for the 2026 Garmin Health Awards. Each year, a select group of forward-thinking organizations present digital health and wellness applications incorporating the Garmin product portfolio to industry peers, leaders and journalists at the Garmin Health Summit, and two are recognized for the most innovative solutions.
“With over 130 nominations, it was extraordinarily difficult to narrow our selection to only six of the applicants. I am honored and excited to recognize the 2026 finalists for their ingenuity, dedication and vision at a pivotal time in the advancement of personalized, evolving and data-driven care across many diverse industries. —Jörn Watzke, Senior Director Garmin Health Global Sales
As part of the 2026 Garmin Health Summit, the finalists will present their solutions to two panels – one comprised of experts and the other made up of Summit attendees. At the conclusion of the event, the Expert’s Choice and People’s Choice Garmin Health Award winners will be recognized and each receive Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers valued at $10,000.
This year’s finalists are as follows:
Finalist |
Location |
Area of Focus |
| Asahi Quality & Innovations, Ltd. | Japan | Research |
| HeraMED | Australia | Healthcare |
| Montefiore Einstein | USA | Healthcare |
| Phyathai Paolo Hospital | Thailand | Healthcare |
| Thaivivat Insurance PCL | Thailand | Insurance |
| UPTIVO SRL | Italy | Gym & Fitness |
Hosted in Bangkok from October 28 – 29, the 2026 Garmin Health Summit will feature an invite-only media event, presentations by industry leaders, remarks from Garmin Health leadership, an inspiring keynote, curated networking opportunities and the Garmin Health Awards program.
Admission to the event is exclusively available for invited attendees and media representatives, or by application. More information can be found on the Summit and Awards pages.
Garmin Health empowers innovative third-party digital health solutions with the Garmin Health Ecosystem, comprised of the Garmin product portfolio and its data integration services. By leveraging the Garmin Health API and SDKs, organizations can receive real-time or existing biometric data – with customizable levels of granularity – in accordance with their specific privacy policies. Garmin Health is a globally focused division of technology leader Garmin, collaborating with entities in areas like healthcare, research, employee benefits, insurance, fitness and defense. For more information, email our media team, connect with us on LinkedIn or visit us online at garmin.com/health.
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