Minneapolis, July 28, 2010 - Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it has earned a Distinguished Honoree Stevie® medal in the Best New Product or Service of the Year - Consumer Products category for Sweep™ Technology, which is featured on S Series™ iQ hearing aids. The International Business Awards(SM) are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business.
"Sweep Technology makes hearing aids smarter and simpler," said Jerry Ruzicka, President of Starkey. "We are proud to be recognized on an international level for our innovation."
Honorees were selected from more than 1,700 entries received from organizations and individuals in more than 40 countries. Honorees were determined through two rounds of judging by professionals worldwide.
Sweep Technology is available on Starkey behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. A touch panel on the spine of the hearing aid allows wearers to adjust volume up or down and change the memory setting with the simple sweep or touch of a finger.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
About Starkey®
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn. The company is recognized for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Founded in 1967, Starkey employs more than 3,250 people, operates 22 facilities and conducts business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
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