Posts by Justin Starbird
The #1 Mistake in Award Nominations & How to Write a Winning Entry
It takes more than a great product to win an award… it takes a great story. In this must-listen episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, we sit down with Susan Turkell, The Awards Guru, of PAIRELATIONS, a specialist who has helped clients win hundreds of major industry awards. Susan shares the counter-intuitive reasons why even…
Read MoreInnovation vs. Impact: A Judge’s Guide to Winning MedTech Awards
In a recent episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, returning judge MaryBeth Privitera, PhD, shared her seasoned perspective on what truly makes a MedTech & Life Sciences innovation worthy of recognition. Fresh off her retirement from the University of Cincinnati and embarking on a “design revival,” she focuses her insights on the intersection of human…
Read MoreThe Hot Pocket of Net New: A MD&M South Preview with Steve Everly
In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, Justin Starbird sits down with Steve Everly, Brand Director at Informa, to talk about the upcoming MD&M South trade show in Charlotte and why live industry events still matter. Steve shares how Charlotte has quickly become a hub for advanced manufacturing, MedTech, and life sciences. Investment in…
Read MoreThe Future of Recognition for Innovation
We’re kicking off Season Two with a bang and welcoming our newest TAG Awards Judge, Debbie Greenway, Executive Vice President of FEIG Electronics. With four decades in the tech trenches, Debbie brings a unique blend of executive leadership and genuine, unshakeable awe for innovation. In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world…
Read MoreThe Future of Recognition for Innovation
Some people work in technology. Some people love technology. Debbie Greenway is firmly in the second category. We’re proud to welcome Debbie, Executive Vice President of FEIG Electronics, to the TAG Awards judging panel this season. Her addition brings more than experience. It brings perspective, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for innovation done…
Read MoreThe TAG Awards Return for a Second Year with Expanded Focus on BioTech and Life Sciences, in Partnership with MD&M South
Second annual program strengthens recognition of innovation at the intersection of MedTech, BioTech, and Life Sciences FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Damon Email: Lauren@tagawards.co Phone: 207.536.8989 Auburn, ME & Santa Monica, CA – January 8, 2026 – The TAG Awards, a national recognition program celebrating technology innovation, achievement, and growth in MedTech, today announced the launch…
Read MoreInnovation in Action: How Enovis is Transforming Orthopedic Care
In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, host Justin Starbird sits down with BJ Maack, Senior Director of Healthcare Solutions at Enovis, one of the inaugural winners of the TAG Awards for MedTech. Join us and discover the incredible story behind MotionMD, the award-winning platform revolutionizing orthopedic practices through automation, transparency, and better patient…
Read MoreEnovis Wins TAG Award for Transforming Orthopedic Care with MotionMD
The inaugural TAG Awards for MedTech celebrated industry pioneers who are redefining healthcare through bold innovation. Among the standout winners was Enovis, recognized for its software platform MotionMD, which earned top honors in the Healthcare Solutions category. A Legacy Rooted in Innovation Enovis may be a new name to some, but the company’s history runs…
Read MoreCelebrating Perimeter: An Award-Winning Approach to Clearer Margins
For Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a mission with life-saving implications. At the 2025 TAG Awards, Perimeter was named Top Innovator Overall, recognized for the groundbreaking work it’s doing at the intersection of advanced imaging and artificial intelligence. But behind the accolade is a powerful story: one of relentless engineering, clinical…
Read MoreRevolutionizing Behavioral Health: AlThing Clinic’s AIRS System Wins TAG Award!
The TAG Awards team is proud to shine a spotlight on a truly groundbreaking innovation that’s reshaping the landscape of proactive healthcare. AlThing Clinic, under the visionary leadership of CEO Matt Johnson, has just been honored with a 2025 TAG Award for MedTech in the Healthcare category for their revolutionary AIRS system. This isn’t just…
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