2025 Best of Sensors Awards

Submission Deadline: EXTENDED TO Friday, April 11

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Mar 7 - Early Bird Deadline 
Apr 11 - Submission Deadline
 
May 13
Finalists Announced
 
Jun 25
Winners Announced
SC Awards Intro

Congratulations to our finalists! 

Join us in recognizing the technologies and people that are making an impact today - and setting the stage for the future. 

For over three decades, the Best of Sensors Awards has been the premier recognition program for groundbreaking achievements in the sensors industry. Presented by Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics, this prestigious program honors the game-changing technologies, visionary leaders, and innovative companies shaping the future of sensing, connectivity, and automation.

From cutting-edge AI-powered solutions to revolutionary applications in automotive, healthcare, industrial IoT, and beyond, the Best of Sensors Awards highlights the breakthroughs that push boundaries, solve real-world challenges, and define the next era of innovation. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we continue to shine a spotlight on the people, products, and companies leading the charge in sensor-driven transformation.

Join us in recognizing the technologies that are making an impact today—and setting the stage for the future. Big congratulations to all the outstanding teams and individuals named finalists in this year’s Best of Sensors Awards! This year’s competition was tougher — and more exciting — than ever. Finalists stood out for their bold innovation and excellence! 

The 2025 Innovative Product Finalists:

Best Agriculture & Environmental Solution 

  • Carbon Node, submitted by LI-COR 

  • ExplorIR®-M, submitted by Gas Sensing 

  • SFA40 – Formaldehyde sensor, submitted by Sensirion AG 

  • Shinsor, submitted by Verbio, SoftBank and Aizip 

Best AI & Edge Computing Solution 

  • BAVOVNA Hybrid-INS, submitted by Bavovna.AI 

  • Ceva-NeuPro-Nano, submitted by Ceva, Inc. 

  • eIQ® Time Series Studio, submitted by NXP Semiconductors 

  • Grinn AstraSOM-1680, submitted by Grinn 

  • PSOC™ Edge, submitted by Infineon Technologies 

Best Automotive & Mobility Solution 

  • LMH13000 integrated high-speed lidar laser driver, submitted by Texas Instruments 

  • RecovR for Cars, submitted by RecovR 

  • SmartAutomotiveTM IAM-20685HP, submitted by TDK 

  • SMP290 – tire-pressure sensor module with integrated Bluetooth Low Energy interface, submitted by Robert Bosch GmbH 

  • WaveSense, submitted by GPR 

Best Healthcare & Wearable Solution 

  • Goodix Ultra-high Precision and Low-power Electrochemical AFE GH7800, submitted by Goodix Technology 

  • InvenSense Next-Gen VibeSense360™, submitted by TDK 

  • Neuranics Multi-Channel TMR Sensor Solution, submitted by Neuranics Ltd 

  • World’s smallest PPG sensor, submitted by SCIVAX Corporation 

Best Imaging & Optical Sensing Solution 

  • AS5920M Photon Counting Module, submitted by ams OSRAM 

  • Calumino Thermal Sensor, submitted by Calumino 

  • EcrinLab, submitted by ID4US 

  • TCS3530 True Color Sensor, submitted by ams OSRAM AG 

  • XLINSpectro, submitted by Xenics, part of Exosens 

Best Industrial & IIoT Solution 

  • ADMT4000 Multiturn & Angle Position Sensor, submitted by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) 

  • AF0130 1.2 MP iToF Depth Sensor, submitted by onsemi 

  • Dextro™ collaborative robot, submitted by Lam Research 

  • Intelligent Full Liquid Detection, submitted by Aizip, Inc. & Renesas Electronics 

  • Universal Sensor Solution, submitted by NXP Semiconductor 

Best Instrumentation & Test Solution 

  • Rosemount™ 3408 Level Transmitter - Non-Contacting Radar, submitted by Emerson 

Best IoT & Connectivity Solution 

  • Blecon Enabled Smart Beacons, submitted by Blecon 

  • Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0 / IEEE 802.15.4 / NFC Tag Wireless Module for Secured IoT Edge Devices, submitted by Murata Electronics 

  • Morse Micro MM8108 System-on-Chip (SoC), submitted by Morse Micro 

  • Qualcomm AWARE QTS112 Thin Tracker with Global Connectivity, submitted by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 

  • Talaria 6 Family of SoCs: INP6120 2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 6 SoC & INP6220 2.4/5 GHz SoC, submitted by InnoPhase IoT 

Best MEMS Solution 

  • Chorus Family of MEMS-Based Clock-System-on-a-Chip (ClkSoC) Devices, submitted by SiTime 

  • Low power digital PDM XENSIV MEMS Microphone (IM68D128BV01), submitted by Infineon Technologies 

  • LSM6DSV320X, submitted by STMicroelectronics 

  • SBM100B, submitted by sensiBel AS 

  • XMC-2400 µCooling fan-on-a-chip, submitted by xMEMS Labs, Inc. 

Best Power & Sustainability Solution 

  • Battery Safety Electrolyte Detector (BES LITE), submitted by Honeywell 

  • Battery-Free RFID Asset Tracking/Monitoring Sensor Tag System for Data Centers, submitted by Powercast Corporation 

  • HarvestLoop, submitted by SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. 

  • PSOC™ 4000T – Multi-Sense MCU, submitted by Infineon Technologies 

Best Smart Infrastructure Solution 

  • CozIR®-Blink CO2 Sensor, submitted by Gas Sensing 

  • Ecrin, submitted by ID4US 

  • InvenSense SmartSonic™ ICU-30201 ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sensor, submitted by TDK 

  • TrackLabel, submitted by Molex 

  • WiSNET - Wireless Super Network, submitted by Slice Wireless Solutions, Inc. 

     

The 2025 Individual & Community Excellence Award Finalists: 

Company of the Year 

  • Aptiv 

  • SiTime 

Executive of the Year 

  • Kurt Busch, CEO, Syntiant Corp. 

  • Roger H. Grace, President, Roger Grace Associates 

  • Irene J. Li, President and CEO, Acellent Technologies, Inc. 

  • Fei Shen, President, Founder, SemeaTech 

  • Rajesh Vashist, Chairman of the Board, CEO, SiTime 

Startup of the Year 

  • Aizip, Inc. 

  • AWEAR 

  • ID4US 

  • xMEMS Labs, Inc. 

What do winners receive?

  A distinguished 2025 Award, presented at Sensors Converge

  Exclusive use of the Award Winner logo for one year

  Inclusion in a press release announcing the year's Award winners and accomplishments

  Press release template for your distribution

  Plus, all winners will receive an article about their entry in Fierce Electronics

  Logo/Headshot and recognition on Sensors Converge website for a year

  Social media promotion 

SC Awards Winners Receive

What information will you need to submit your entry?

We've made it easy! Download the guide below to find out all the information you'll need to submit your nomination. 

Award Categories

Product Innovation Awards

The Best of Sensors Product Innovation Awards are aimed at recognizing groundbreaking sensors and related technologies and advancements driving the future of electronics innovation.

Best AI & Edge Computing Solution

Honoring advancements in artificial intelligence and edge computing that enhance sensor-based applications, including machine learning, predictive maintenance, embedded AI, and real-time edge processing.

Best Automotive & Mobility Solution

Celebrating cutting-edge sensor solutions for the automotive and mobility sectors, including LiDAR, radar, ADAS, autonomous systems, and connected vehicle technologies.

Best Industrial & IIoT Solution

Recognizing transformative sensor technologies in industrial automation, smart factories, robotics, and IIoT-driven manufacturing solutions.

Best Healthcare & Wearable Solution

Highlighting innovative sensors in medical devices, consumer health, bioelectronics, and wearable technology that enhance patient care and wellness.

Best IoT & Connectivity Solution

Showcasing advancements in IoT and connectivity solutions that enable seamless data exchange, smart devices, and wireless sensor networks.

Best MEMS Solution

Recognizing breakthroughs in MEMS, nanotechnology, and flexible electronics that push the boundaries of miniaturization, performance, and efficiency.

Best Imaging & Optical Sensing Solution

Celebrating excellence in imaging, vision systems, cameras, spectroscopy, and optical sensing technologies that enable enhanced detection and analysis.

Best Power & Sustainability Solution

Highlighting energy-efficient and eco-friendly sensor innovations, including energy harvesting, low-power design, and sustainable technology solutions.

Best Instrumentation & Test Solution

Recognizing advancements in sensing, monitoring, and data acquisition technologies that drive precision measurement and analytics.

Best Digital Twins & Data Analytics Solution

Honoring the use of digital twin technology, predictive modeling, and AI-driven insights to optimize sensor performance and system efficiency.

Best Smart Infrastructure Solution

Recognizing sensor technologies enabling smarter cities, buildings, homes, and environmental monitoring for improved urban and industrial sustainability.

Best Agriculture & Environmental Solution

Showcasing innovative sensors for precision agriculture, climate monitoring, sustainability, and environmental protection.

Individual & Community Excellence Awards

The Best of Sensors Individual & Community Excellence Awards are aimed at recognizing outstanding individuals, startups, and companies driving impact in the sensors and electronics industry.

Startup of the Year

Honoring an emerging company developing groundbreaking sensor technologies with strong market potential and innovation.

Woman of the Year

Recognizing a female leader making significant contributions to the sensors and sensing technology industry.

Executive of the Year

Celebrating an industry leader driving innovation, growth, and excellence within their organization and the broader sensors community.

Company of the Year

Recognizing an organization demonstrating outstanding innovation, leadership, and impact in the sensors industry.

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