Top Sleep Medicine and Sleep Tech Leaders of 2025

Welcome to the SleepTech Talk Awards 2025, where we honor the leaders, innovators, and change-makers shaping the future of sleep medicine, sleep technology, and sleep science.

In this special solo episode, we announce and discuss the winners across five prestigious categories recognizing excellence in clinical care, research, technology, and public education.

These individuals and organizations represent the forefront of sleep innovation and are improving the lives of millions of patients worldwide.

🏆 2025 SleepTech Talk Award Winners:

Sleep Technologist of the Year
Kevin Adley

STT Person of the Year
Dr. Wendy Troxel

Sleep Influencer of the Year
Dr. Michael Breus

Sleep Science Award
Colin Lawlor and Sleep.ai

Sleep Change Agent Award
Kricket by SleepRes™, Inc.

This episode highlights the people and technologies driving progress in:

• Sleep apnea treatment
• Sleep technology innovation
• Artificial intelligence in sleep medicine
• Sleep education and public awareness
• The future of sleep health

Whether you’re a sleep technologist, physician, researcher, or patient, this episode showcases the leaders shaping the future of sleep.

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Whether you’re a sleep professional or a healthcare innovator, this episode explores the intersection of technology, patient care, and sleep medicine.
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Credits:
Audio/ Video: Diego R Mannikarote; Music: Pierce G Mannikarote
Hosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George Mannikarote

Copyright: ⓒ 2026 SleepTech Talk Productions
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