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Washington D.C., April 24 – Jeenie was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award for Company of the Year (Health Products & Services) in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards® today.
"Healthcare is complex. Language shouldn’t make it harder or less safe. We make critical conversations understandable for patients AND Providers, ensuring healthier outcomes—for everyone." -Kirsten Brecht Baker (CEO & Cofounder)
The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
They were created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide. Nicknamed “The Stevies” for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the Stevie has quickly become one of the world's most coveted prizes. This year, there were over 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry submitted this year across a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, and Company of the Year. More than 250 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners.
Here's one Judge summarizing why they voted for Jeenie:
“Jeenie offers a standout nomination that combines powerful mission-driven impact with clear innovation in the healthcare space. The platform’s ability to connect patients and providers with interpreters in eight seconds across 300 languages is both impressive and necessary for health equity.
Its inclusion of Indigenous and rare languages, AI-assisted tools, and a Patient Empowerment Model sets it apart from legacy systems. Backed by strong client satisfaction ratings, national press, and institutional collaborations, Jeenie demonstrates influence far beyond its size. [Jeenie has] real potential to shape the future of digital health access.”
When every second counts, Jeenie offers world-class medical interpreters in over 300 languages on its remote interpreting platform. Clients are matched instantly to vetted, live, HIPAA certified interpreters–ensuring everyone can communicate in life’s most critical moments. 24/7. Any device. Anywhere. Anytime.
Jeenie reimagined remote interpreting by launching the world’s first Direct-To-Interpreter (DTI) platform—connecting users instantly to certified interpreters without call centers or delays. It’s innovation designed for the real world: fast, flexible, and built to fit seamlessly into any workflow. Lightweight to implement and fully mobile, Jeenie goes where healthcare happens. With video support in hundreds of languages—including rare and Indigenous ones—Jeenie brings clarity, connection, and compassion to every conversation, no matter where or when it takes place.
It is one of many awards for the quickly growing company. Among its recognitions, Jeenie has been named Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business, and DCA Live’s Red Hot Companies. Jeenie was also recently featured in Forbes: "The ‘Techquity’ Imperative in Healthcare." >>See more at Jeenie.com.<<
"Winning this award validates the urgent need for human-centered tech in healthcare. Language shouldn’t be a barrier to care—but a bridge. Language access shouldn’t be a luxury, but a life-saving necessity.
This award highlights a growing awareness that equity in care starts with understanding and being understood. Jeenie was built for this moment, but we’re not done—we’re setting the pace to build towards a better, faster, and more equitable future."-Kirsten Brecht Baker (CEO & Cofounder)
The Stevie Awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, June 10. Tickets are now on sale.
>> Read more about the Stevie Awards <<