Celebrating impact: MESI Awards 2026

Innovation in healthcare is never the result of technology alone.
It is driven by healthcare professionals who improve patient outcomes, partners who champion new approaches to care, and individuals who help turn innovation into meaningful impact for clinicians and patients every day. During MESI Conference 2026 in Bled, MESI proudly recognized these contributions through the MESI Awards Ceremony, celebrating the people and organizations helping shape the future of Integrated Diagnostics around the world. The awards were presented by Arco van der Kaaden, Chief Commercial Officer at MESI, and Rudi Čebulj, Head of Distribution Markets at MESI, who acknowledged the dedication, innovation and commitment demonstrated across the global MESI community.

Best International Partner Award

Building a global healthcare category requires much more than distributing products. It requires partners who understand local healthcare systems, invest in education, support healthcare professionals and actively drive change within their markets. The Best International Partner Award recognizes distribution partners operating outside Europe who have made an exceptional contribution to expanding the reach and impact of Integrated Diagnostics.

Nominees:
EBOS Group Australia PTY LTD
JCare Medical Technology Co. Limited
Winner: EBOS Group Australia PTY LTD

Through outstanding market development, strong customer engagement and a long term commitment to innovation, EBOS Group Australia has played a key role in expanding awareness of Integrated Diagnostics and supporting healthcare professionals across Australia.

Best Newcomer Award

Every year, new partners join the MESI network, bringing fresh perspectives, new opportunities and the ambition to make a difference. The Best Newcomer Award recognizes organizations that have quickly embraced the MESI vision and demonstrated exceptional engagement, collaboration and market potential from the very beginning of the partnership.

Nominees:
BTL zdravotnická technika, a.s.
PROMOS spol s.r.o.
Dextromedica S.L.
Winner: Dextromedica S.L.

Since joining the MESI network, Dextromedica has demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm, strong communication and a proactive approach to building opportunities and introducing Integrated Diagnostics within its market.

Best Big EU Partner Award

Operating in large European markets requires navigating complex healthcare systems, diverse customer needs and highly competitive environments. The Best Big EU Partner Award recognizes partners who have successfully met these challenges while continuously driving awareness, adoption and growth of Integrated Diagnostics.

Nominees:
European Alliance Trading S.L.
Ibersurgical S.L.
Vitamed e. K.
Winner: European Alliance Trading S.L.

European Alliance Trading has consistently demonstrated strategic thinking, market leadership and a strong commitment to bringing innovative diagnostic solutions closer to healthcare professionals throughout its market.

Best Small EU Partner Award

Success is not measured by market size alone.

Many of the most impactful achievements happen in smaller markets, where dedication, local expertise and strong customer relationships create meaningful results. The Best Small EU Partner Award recognizes partners who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting healthcare professionals and advancing the adoption of Integrated Diagnostics within their region.

Nominees:
Henry Schein Medical B.V.
Sanitas GmbH
Medi Plus Servis, s.r.o.
Winner: Henry Schein Medical B.V.

Through consistent market engagement, customer support and a strong focus on delivering value to healthcare professionals, Henry Schein Medical B.V. has established itself as an important ambassador for Integrated Diagnostics.

MESI Health Impact Award

Technology alone does not improve patient outcomes. People do.
The MESI Health Impact Award recognizes healthcare professionals whose work has significantly improved patient care through innovation, prevention, early diagnosis and clinical excellence. These individuals represent different healthcare systems, specialties and countries, yet they share a common mission: helping patients receive better care through earlier detection and more informed clinical decision making.

Award Recipients:
- Edson Oliveira, Luiz Fernando Jacomelli and Enzo Jacomelli (Brazil)
Recognized for their continuous promotion of early PAD diagnosis in Brazil and their commitment to raising awareness through the Healthy Arteries campaign.
- Lourdes Muñoz-Hidalgo and Kátia Augusta Xavier Furtado (Portugal)
Recognized for leading a study that relies on the MESI mTABLET ABI as the primary data collection tool, enabling fast and accurate ankle-brachial index measurements.
- Anna Herman (United States)
Recognized for implementing MESI Integrated Diagnostics within a global clinical trial and promoting automated arterial assessment as an innovative diagnostic approach in clinical research.
- Dr. Veronika Palmiste (Estonia)
Recognized for influencing national clinical guidelines and advancing the adoption of early diagnostic approaches in cardiovascular care.
- Philip Heiden (United Kingdom)
Recognized for his work on the MESI mTABLET digital leap project, helping demonstrate how integrated diagnostics can enhance primary care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Dr. Bertrand Legrand (France)
Recognized for advocating ABI screening and spirometry measurements in primary care and for his leadership in multidisciplinary healthcare centres throughout the Bourgogne region.
- Astrid Probst (Germany)
Recognized for her continuous educational efforts promoting the importance of ABI measurements in wound care and advancing awareness among healthcare professionals in Germany.

Market Impact Award

Introducing innovation into healthcare requires more than technology. It requires ambassadors, educators and advocates who help healthcare professionals understand its value and successfully integrate it into daily practice. The Market Impact Award recognizes individuals who have successfully translated the vision of Integrated Diagnostics into real world adoption, helping healthcare providers rethink traditional diagnostic pathways and embrace more connected approaches to patient care.

Award Recipients:
- Bas Peeters (Netherlands)
Recognized for his significant contribution to the development and improvement of spirometry solutions through continuous clinical feedback and expertise.
- Thomas Glaser (Austria)
Recognized for successfully developing the Austrian market through innovative approaches to Integrated Diagnostics and creative educational initiatives.
- Eddy Sevnaeve (Belgium)
Recognized for his contribution to the development of the Dutch market and for advancing the adoption of Integrated Diagnostics among healthcare professionals.
- Dr. Valerie Leisser (Austria)
Recognized for her major contribution to ECG product development through valuable clinical feedback and continuous collaboration.
- Aramik Tahmasian (Australia)
Recognized for helping shape MESI’s understanding of the Australian market and contributing to more than 1,000 MESI mTABLET installations through the Integrated Diagnostics approach.

Turning Integrated Diagnostics into real impact

While only a few names appear on stage, the MESI Awards celebrate something much bigger than individual achievements. They represent a growing international community united by a shared belief that healthcare can become more connected, more proactive and more accessible.
Every nominee, recipient and winning organization represents a different piece of that vision. Together, they demonstrate what is possible when innovation, collaboration and clinical expertise come together with a common purpose.

Congratulations to all nominees, recipients and winners of the MESI Awards 2026.

Your dedication continues to shape the future of Integrated Diagnostics and inspire better healthcare around the world.