Home Link (JNJ Logo) Change Country Johnson & Johnson Announces Plans to Separate Consumer Health Business Learn More alt Share 26 LATEST NEWS Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Named One of Time's Best Inventions of 2021 The vaccine is one of three COVID-19 vaccines sharing joint recognition on the list of groundbreaking innovations this year. November 11, 2021 Yesterday, the editors of Time announced that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been selected as one of Time's Best Inventions of 2021. Johnson & Johnson Named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies List The vaccine, for which Johnson & Johnson received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in February, is being recognized in the Medical Care category alongside two other COVID-19 vaccines. Since Johnson & Johnson's founding 135 years ago, it has been committed to using its reach and size for good. In fact, earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson was chosen for inclusion on the first-ever list of TIME100 Most Influential Companies. Each year, Time highlights groundbreaking inventions across a range of categories—including technology, beauty, healthcare, food, home and entertainment—that are making the world better and smarter and changing the way we live, work, play and think about what’s possible. Nominations are solicited from editors and correspondents around the world and through an online application process, then evaluated on criteria including originality, creativity, effectiveness, ambition and impact. This year's list features 100 innovations from around the globe. (You can check out the 2020 winners here.) Since Johnson & Johnson's founding 135 years ago, the company has been committed to using its reach and size for good, creating healthier communities and putting a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere. Acuvue Oasys® With Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™ Contact Lenses Named One of Time's Best Inventions of 2018 In fact, earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson was chosen for inclusion on the first-ever list of TIME100 Most Influential Companies. Johnson & Johnson is proud to be named to Time's Best Inventions list once again. Did you enjoy reading this story? Click the heart to show your love. 26 5 Ways We're Helping Build a World of Well Learn more about how we're helping build a world of well through efforts in five key areas of healthcare. Read More About This Work Caring & Giving Innovation Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 Vaccines TIME Best Inventions More from Johnson & Johnson INNOVATION November 18, 2021 How Johnson & Johnson is Using Technology To Revolutionize the Way We Live and Work alt How Johnson & Johnson is Using Technology To Revolutionize the Way We Live and Work PERSONAL STORIES November 03, 2021 "I Want to Live a Life That's Not Defined By My Schizophrenia" "I Want to Live a Life That's Not Defined By My Schizophrenia" LATEST NEWS October 19, 2021 What You Need to Know About Johnson & Johnson's 2021 Third-Quarter Earnings alt What You Need to Know About Johnson & Johnson's 2021 Third-Quarter Earnings QUICK LINKS Latest News Careers Privacy Policy About J&J Media Center Cookie Policy Legal Notice Products Investors Employees Procurement Our Societal Impact Contact Us Credo Integrity Line MORE FROM JOHNSON & JOHNSON Janssen Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies Reimagining the Way Healthcare Is Delivered Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Meeting the Personal Care and Wellness Needs of Consumers Worldwide Our Consumer Safety and Care Commitment Our Consumer Safety and Care Commitment Your Safety Is Our Priority Johnson & Johnson Innovation Johnson & Johnson Innovation Advancing New Healthcare Solutions Through Collaboration Johnson & Johnson Our Story Johnson & Johnson Our Story Learn About the Company's Rich Heritage at Our Digital Museum FOLLOW US Facebook facebook Instagram instagram LinkedIn linkedin Twitter twitter YouTube youtube This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. Please see our Privacy Policy. Use of this site constitutes your consent to application of such laws and regulations and to our Privacy Policy. Your use of the information on this site is subject to the terms of our Legal Notice. You should view the News section and the most recent SEC Filings in the Investor section in order to receive the most current information made available by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. Contact Us with any questions or search this site for more information. Do Not Sell My Personal Information All contents © Copyright Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.1997-2021. All Rights Reserved. This site uses cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Please click the "Accept" button or continue to use our site if you agree to our use of cookies. Accept