Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award

 

Honoring innovation

 

Joseph C. Belden was an innovator. His patents and the company he founded in 1902 were a key part of the burgeoning telecommunications industry. Today, more than 120 years later, Belden continues that legacy of innovation by providing high-reliability network infrastructure and digitization solutions globally across a family of brands. To honor that spirit, we are excited to foster the next generation of innovative technologies through the Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award.

 

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2025 Awards Program

The 2025 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award is now accepting nominations.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase innovative solutions and gain industry recognition!

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees

 

joseph c belden awards ceremony

Winner

Stratus
ztC Endurance™ Platform

 

 

Finalists

TECHMEDO

TECHMEDO HOS (Intelligent Healthcare Operating System)

 

Voleatech GmbH

VT AIR OT Firewall Software

 

 

2024 Award Event Highlights

 

 

About the award

The Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award is a distinction that shines the spotlight on the innovations that are powering the future in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and telecommunications. The award raises the profile of innovative companies and fosters invaluable industry connections.

 

Winners and finalists receive benefits such as:

  • Networking opportunities with fellow innovators, industry experts, Belden executives, customers and partners

  • Attendance at the Joseph C. Belden Innovation Summit & Awards event

  • Additional co-marketing opportunities based on applicable markets and use cases

  • Promotional campaign featuring video, social media, and press release (winner only)

 

Requirements:

  • Company Size: Small and medium-sized companies with less than $500 million in revenue are invited to submit entries.
  • Availability: Submitted products must have been made available for sale on or after July 1, 2023.

  • Implementation Success: The product must be implemented in at least one customer application. The entry form will require testimonials from customers who can attest to the value and benefit of your innovation.

  • Market(s) Served: This year’s competition is open to products or technologies in network infrastructure, data ingestion and analytics, connectivity or related applications that support significant innovations such as digital transformation or AI. Eligible products must drive improved productivity or customer experience in one or more of Belden’s key markets, such as manufacturing, mass transit, broadband, data centers, material handling, energy, healthcare, hospitality, telecommunications or higher education.

 

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