Callie: Food Self-Care Pet App Secures 'Most Creative' Award at Inaugural Expo App Awards

The Callie app, a unique "Food Self Care Pet" application, has been honored with the "Most Creative" award at the inaugural @expo App Awards. This recognition highlights the app's innovative approach to mental wellness and self-care, distinguishing itself among a competitive field of new applications. The award was announced by Daehyeon Mun, a member of Callie's founding team, who shared the news on social media.

Mun stated, "> Honored to share that Callie has won the Most Creative category at the @expo App Awards." The accolade celebrates apps that "surprise, delight, and push design into new territory," according to the Expo Awards organizers. Callie's win underscores its inventive design and functionality in the digital health space.

Developed by Nabi Health Inc., Callie functions as an AI self-care pet, designed to help users cultivate a healthier relationship with food and manage their emotional well-being. The app offers features such as journaling, tracking self-care goals, and providing personalized advice, positioning itself as a supportive digital companion for users. This unique blend of AI companionship and self-care tools likely contributed to its "Most Creative" distinction.

The founding team behind Callie includes Sonny Mo, Rachel Fong, Jung Suyeong, Alkadaemon, and Daehyeon Mun. Their collaborative efforts have resulted in an application that stood out in a category that also saw nominations for apps like Zona, Partiful, and Fusewallet. The Expo App Awards, established in 2025, aim to celebrate creativity and innovation in applications built with Expo and React Native.

This award is expected to elevate Callie's profile, attracting users seeking novel and engaging methods for personal well-being and mental health support. The team expressed their collective pride in the achievement, concluding their announcement with a forward-looking sentiment: "> Proud of what we’ve built together — onward."