Vogt Awards Alumni
“My inaugural Vogt Fund Award was THE ACTUAL catalyst for founding US WorldMeds . US WorldMeds may never have even gotten off the ground had it not been for the initial backing, confidence and obligation/responsibility placed in my hands.”
BRECK JONES | FOUNDER & CEO | US WORLDMEDS
2025 Vogt Awards Recipients

Credit: Abdul Sharif Photography
Back row (left to right): Derrick Simpson and Timothy Tweet with Proper Pilots; Darius Pettway with KidVestors; Ben Reno-Weber with Essential Innovations; Ethan Havertape with Due Gooder
Front row (left to right): Courtney Pettway with KidVestors; Ahmadou Diop and Sada Wane with Nongo; Janelle Jones, RN, with Revitalized Solutions; Finn McCormack and Nate Royal, Due Gooder
Not pictured: Mamadou Soko with Nongo
2025 Vogt Awards Recipients
2024 Vogt Awards Recipients
2023 Vogt Awards Recipients
2022 Vogt Awards Recipients
2021 Vogt Awards Recipients
Timeout Software is developing a mobile app that uses AI and gamification to improve athlete mental health with personal recommendations and therapy-based exercises.
Yornest is developing a group messaging platform that brings the fun of social media functions into group chats.
2020 Vogt Award Recipients
2019 Vogt Award Recipients
2018 Vogt Award Recipients
2017 Vogt Award Recipients
2016 Vogt Award Recipients
2015 Vogt Award Recipients
Sunstrand supplies biomaterials for polymer composite reinforcement and filler.
TriBlue developed a gas sweetening unit that makes processing sour gas more economical and allows for the improved quality of the byproducts.
2014 Vogt Award Recipients
2013 Vogt Award Recipients
ModBox is a manufacturer of modular style jobsite storage boxes.
2012 Vogt Award Recipients
Ikotech is a bio-technology business specializing in novel, high-speed magnetic cell sorting systems for use in life science applications.
2011 Vogt Awards Recipients
Psyche has designed a butterfly-shaped pillow to help the sleep apnea patient get a good night’s sleep.
2009-10 Vogt Award Recipients
INVEN developed the INTELLIDONTIC endodontic file to improve the efficiency and lower risk for root canal procedures.
2007 Vogt Award Recipients
GreenerWay created an advanced energy monitoring and control device allowing home and business owners to better manage their energy consumption and lower utility bills.
Lawn Solutions Commercial Products developed a user-friendly power seeder, called Turf Revitalizer, weighing 200 pounds less than standard power seeders.
MobileFit uses MP3 technology with voice instruction to coach health club members through individual routines.
Touchless Care Concepts developed Rash Relief, a spray-on ointment to treat rashes associated with incontinence -- the lack of voluntary control of excretory functions.
2000 - 2006 Vogt Award Recipients
Sentinel developed a system to intercept febrile seizures in toddlers using an alarm system when the temperature pattern indicates the conditions of a febrile seizure.
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