HTMA-NTX hosted its second annual Sparky Awards on December 4 at the Hilton Arlington, bringing together HTM professionals, vendors and partners from across North Texas for an evening of red-carpet celebration. Sponsored for the second consecutive year by PartsSource, the event honored the standout contributors who helped propel the association through another milestone year. The night blended recognition with purpose, as attendees donated toys for Children’s Health and Cook Children’s, continuing a cherished holiday tradition. A memorable moment came when iServe Biomedical announced a donation to the Ohm’s Law Foundation, supporting scholarships and professional development for future biomeds.
THE 2026 SPARKY AWARD WINNERS ARE:
• Collaborator of the Year: Jake Powell, iMed Biomedical
• Innovator of the Year: Chace Torres, CBET, CHTM
• Rising Star: Matthew Abad, Collin College
• MVP: Andrea Brainard, CBET, CHTM
• Sponsor of the Year: PartsSource Inc.
• Department of the Year: Children’s Health Plano
• Lifetime Achievement: David Braeutigam
