OMTEC Orthopedic Company Awards

Nominations Now Open for the Inaugural OMTEC Awards!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the OMTEC Awards, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate OEM excellence in the orthopedic industry. Let us know about your award-worthy efforts! Nominate yourself, your company or an industry colleague for one or more award.

Has your orthopedic company launched an innovative product that’s an engineering marvel? Does it develop high-quality products with efficiency and cost-containment in mind? Is it led by inspiring individuals who excel at bringing new solutions to market? The OMTEC Award categories are Groundbreaking Device Design, Next-Gen Innovator and Bold Leadership.

Award winners will be announced and celebrated at OMTEC 2025. The deadline to submit nominations is February 21, 2025.

Award-winning companies will also receive:

Tips for Submitting a Great Nomination:

Nomination Review Process:

ORTHOWORLD’s editorial team will vet the nominations and select the winners. Questions? Email Dan Cook, ORTHOWORLD’s Senior Editor

Abstract Submission Form

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Submit Your Nominations

Apply for one or more award.

Groundbreaking Device Design – Recognizing achievement in leveraging advanced materials, additive manufacturing and mechanical structure in ways that push the boundaries of what’s possible in improving patient care.

Next-Gen Innovator – Recognizing breakthroughs in manufacturing solutions, software engineering, automation and technology solutions that advance device production.

Bold Leadership – Recognizing standout management of supply chain performance, supplier relationships, product commercialization, workplace culture and team motivation.
Are company representatives available to attend OMTEC 2025 – June 17-19 in Chicago – to accept an award?*

No matter your station in the orthopedic commercialization chain — engineer, executive, buyer, surgeon, investor, inventor, manufacturer — OMTEC is your resource.