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.
Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees
Winner
Stratus
ztC Endurance™ Platform
Finalists
TECHMEDO
TECHMEDO HOS (Intelligent Healthcare Operating System)
Voleatech GmbH
VT AIR OT Firewall Software
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, 2022.
- 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: Eligible products or technologies should support digital transformation, network infrastructure, data analytics, connectivity or a related application in one or more of Belden’s key markets, such as manufacturing, mass transit, intelligent traffic systems, material handling, energy, healthcare, hospitality, telecommunications or higher education.
2025 Awards Program:
The 2025 Joseph C. Belden Award will begin accepting nominations in fall 2024. Additional details coming soon.