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Garmin announced the finalists for the 2026 Garmin Health Awards, recognizing six organizations for their digital health and wellness solutions built on Garmin’s product portfolio. The finalists were chosen from more than 130 nominations, with Jörn Watzke, Senior Director of Garmin Health Global Sales, highlighting the difficulty of narrowing the selection. The awards aim to honor innovation in personalized, data-driven care across diverse industries.

The finalists will present their solutions to two panels—one of experts and another of Summit attendees—during the Garmin Health Summit in Bangkok. Winners of the Expert’s Choice and People’s Choice awards will each receive Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers valued at $10,000. The Summit, held from October 28 to 29, will include an invite-only media event, industry leader presentations, and networking opportunities alongside the awards program.

The Garmin Health Ecosystem enables third-party organizations to integrate real-time or existing biometric data via the Garmin Health API and SDKs. This integration supports customizable data granularity while adhering to privacy policies. Garmin Health collaborates with entities in healthcare, research, employee benefits, insurance, fitness, and defense to advance digital health solutions globally.

Garmin International Inc., a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd., is based in Switzerland with key operations in the U.S., Taiwan, and the U.K. The company emphasizes its role in empowering digital health innovation through its ecosystem. Additional details about the Summit and Awards are available on dedicated pages, with media inquiries directed to Garmin’s communication channels.