NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 13, 2018--
Sleep Number, the leader in sleep innovation, was recently named an
Edison Awards Silver Winner for its Sleep
Number 360® smart bed. At the April 11 awards ceremony in
New York City, Sleep Number was one of the world’s most innovative
companies and acknowledged for its work and commitment along with other
2018 Edison Awards winners.
“Our judges recognized Sleep Number as a true stand-out among its
category for embodying Thomas Edison’s commitment to innovation and
breakthrough product design,” said Frank Bonafilia, executive director
of the Edison Awards.
Named after Thomas Edison (1847-1931) whose inventions, new product
development methods and achievements changed the world and made him a
household name, the Edison Awards have honored the most innovative new
products and services for over 30 years. Sleep Number was recognized for
its excellence in innovation in the Wellness Technology category.
“At Sleep Number, we’re dedicated to improving lives by individualizing
sleep experiences,” said Annie Bloomquist, Chief Product Officer at
Sleep Number. “Our passion for innovation led to the design of the Sleep
Number 360 smart bed, which delivers superior sleep through effortless,
adjustable comfort and biometric sleep tracking for improved wellness.”
The Edison Awards are judged by a panel of more than 3,000 leading
business executives including past award winners, academics and leaders
in the fields of product development, design, engineering, science and
medical.
About Sleep Number Corporation
As the leader in sleep
innovation, Sleep Number Corporation delivers the best quality sleep
through effortless, adjustable comfort and biometric sleep tracking.
Sleep Number’s proprietary SleepIQ® technology platform – one
of the most comprehensive databases of biometric consumer sleep data –
is proving the connection between sleep and wellbeing. With breakthrough
innovations such as the revolutionary Sleep Number 360® smart
bed, Sleep Number is redefining the future of sleep and shaping the
future of health and wellness. To experience better quality sleep, visit
one of the over 550 Sleep Number® stores located in all 50
states or Sleepnumber.com.
For additional information, visit our newsroom
and investor
relations site.
About the Edison Awards™
The Edison Awards is a program
conducted by Edison Universe, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to fostering future innovators. The Awards have been
recognizing and honoring the best in innovations and innovators since
1987. They honor game-changing innovations that are at the forefront of
new product and service development, marketing and human-centered
design, and are one of the highest accolades a company can receive in
the name of successful innovation. For more information about the Edison
Awards complete program and a list of past winners, visit www.edisonawards.com.
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Sleep Number Corporation
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