Garmin today announced it has been honored with five CES® 2026 Innovation Awards for groundbreaking achievements in technology across various categories. The CES Innovation Awards program, presented annually by the Consumer Technology Associations (CTA)®, recognized several Garmin smartwatches – the fēnix® 8 Pro -MicroLED, Venu® 4 and Forerunner® 970 – along with the Blaze™ Equine Wellness System and the Descent™ S1 Diver Communication Buoy ahead of CES 2026.

"These honors highlight Garmin's ongoing commitment to redefine what's possible for consumers around the globe. From introducing the world's first MicroLED smartwatch display to pioneering advancements in equine and dive technology and creating next-generation wellness and running smartwatches with innovative health and fitness features, Garmin continues to set the standard for innovation in consumer technology."
–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

The award-winning Garmin products and their respective categories include:

fēnix 8 Pro - MicroLED – Fashion Tech
The brightest smartwatch ever, this multisport GPS smartwatch has a first-of-its-kind MicroLED display, plus it was the first smartwatch with inReach® technology for satellite and LTE connectivity1.

Venu 4 – Digital Health
To support overall well-being, this advanced smartwatch includes innovative features like health status, lifestyle logging and more to help users track trends and see how lifestyle choices affect their health.

Forerunner 970 – Sports & Fitness
This premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch features a bright AMOLED display, built-in LED flashlight and enhanced navigation plus advanced training and recovery features.

Blaze Equine Wellness System – Pet & Animal Tech
Designed specifically for horses, this easy-to-use tail wrap and sensor gives riders and trainers real-time insights and data, including heart rate, into their horse's health and fitness.

Descent S1 Buoy – Sports & Fitness
Track, monitor and communicate with those above and below the surface with the revolutionary Descent S1 buoy that helps strengthen diver communication and advances dive safety technology.

CES 2026 will take place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nev., where Garmin will showcase these products and much more in booth #3453 in the LVCC West Hall.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the outdoor, fitness, aviation, marine and automotive markets. Dedicated to helping people make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog. 

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