2025 Best of Sensors Awards
Submission Deadline: EXTENDED TO Friday, April 11
Congratulations to our winners!
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 winners in this year’s Best of Sensors Awards! This year’s competition was tougher — and more exciting — than ever. Winners stood out for their bold innovation and excellence!
The 2025 Best of Sensors Awards program winners include:
Product Innovation Awards
Recognizing groundbreaking advancements in sensor technology and the electronics ecosystem:
- Best Agricultural & Environmental Solution: Shinsor – Verbio, SoftBank and Aizip
- Best AI & Edge Computing Solution: eIQ® Time Series Studio - NXP Semiconductors
- Best Automotive & Mobility Solution: SMP290 – tire-pressure sensor module with integrated Bluetooth Low Energy interface - Robert Bosch GmbH
- Best Healthcare & Wearable Solution: Neuranics Multi-Channel TMR Sensor Solution - Neuranics Ltd
- Best Imaging & Optical Sensing Solution: AS5920M Photon Counting Module - ams OSRAM
- Best Industrial & IIoT Solution: Dextro™ collaborative robot - Lam Research
- Best Instrumentation & Test Solution: Rosemount™ 3408 Level Transmitter, Non-Contacting Radar – Emerson
- Best IoT & Connectivity Solution: Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0 / IEEE 802.15.4 / NFC Tag Wireless Module for Secured IoT Edge Devices - Murata Electronics
- Best MEMS Solution: XMC-2400 µCooling fan-on-a-chip - xMEMS Labs, Inc.
- Best Power & Sustainability Solution: Battery Safety Electrolyte Detector (BES LITE) - Honeywell
- Best Smart Infrastructure Solution: WiSNET - Wireless Super Network - Slice Wireless Solutions, Inc.
Individual & Community Excellence Finalists
Celebrating the individuals and companies shaping the industry:
- Company of the Year: SiTime
- Executive of the Year: Kurt Busch, CEO, Syntiant Corp.
- Startup of the Year: xMEMS Labs, Inc.
- Woman of the Year: Catherine Liao, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, CardieX
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Roger H. Grace, President, Roger Grace Associates
View all of the winners in the announcement here.
In addition to the Best of Sensors Award winners, honorees from the Fierce Electronics 40 Under 40 Program were celebrated on stage. View all 40 Under 40 Honorees here.
Sensors Converge also took the time to recognize long standing exhibitors in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the event. Exhibitors of 10+ years include: Analog Devices, Baystar Electrumnet, Bosch, Boston Electronics, Dexter Research Center, DOWA International, Electro Optical Components, Embedded Works, Excelitas Technologies, Fraunhofer IIS, Hamamatsu, JUMO Process Control, Mensor Corporation, Microchip Technologies, Micronor Sensors, Mouser Electronics, Multi Dimension, Murata Electronics, Powercast Corporation, Silicon Designs Inc., Specialty Coating Systems, STMicroelectronics, Tadiran Batteries, and TDK.
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
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.