Awards Highlight Most Innovative Products in Custom Home Technology
Arlington, Va.- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced the finalists for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA through the association’s TechHome Division. Winners will be announced at an awards reception on Friday, March 26, during the eleventh annual Electronic House Expo (EHX) 2010, which returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, March 25-27.
CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards honor excellence in innovation and achievement in custom home electronics products, services and installation technologies. Award entries are submitted in Supplier and Systems Integrators categories and reviewed by a panel of industry experts. Each category will feature a platinum and gold level award in recognition of outstanding industry achievement.
The Mark of Excellence Awards Reception will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in room 110A on Friday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information on the Mark of Excellence Awards program, or to make a reservation, please visit www.CE.org/MOE or e-mail MarkOfExcellence@CE.org.
The following are finalists for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards:
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SUPPLIER
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| Audio Product of the Year | ||
| Anthem | Anthem Statement D2v with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) | statement.anthemav.com |
| ELAN Home Systems | D12 – 12 Channel Amplifier | elanhomesystem.com |
| SRS Labs | MyVolume Adaptor | www.srslabs.com |
| Xantech, Inc. | XIS100 | www.xantech.com |
| Control System Product of the Year | ||
| Control4 | Control4 Home Controller HC-200 | www.control4.com |
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | PMC2 Prodigy Media Controller | www.crestron.com |
| Mi Casa Verde, Inc. | Vera | www.micasaverde.com |
| Philips Accessories | Pronto TSU9300 | www.pronto.philips.com |
| Green Product of the Year | ||
| APC by Schneider Electric | APC Power-Saving Surge Protector w/ LCD Timer | www.apc.com |
| Green Service or Corporate Policy of the Year | ||
| Omnimount | Omnimount Corporate Policy | www.omnimount.com |
| Human Interface Product of the Year | ||
| Home Automation, Inc. | OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen | www.homeauto.com |
| Meridian America | Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System | www.meridian-audio.com |
| Remote Technologies, Inc. | U2 Weather-Resistant Controller | www.rticorp.com |
| Universal Remote Control, Inc. | MX-5000 | www.universalremote.com |
| Installation Product of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | DM Tools | www.crestron.com |
| Home Automation, Inc. | Automation Studio | www.homeauto.com |
| Niles Audio Corporation | MS220 High-Fidelity Wideband IR Sensor | www.nilesaudio.com |
| Remote Technologies, Inc. | Integration Designer(R); Software v. 7.1 | www.rticorp.com |
| Xantech, Inc. | Digital Delivery System | www.xantech.com |
| Media Server of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | ADMS Intermedia Delivery System; | www.crestron.com |
| LG Electronics USA | LG Electronics Network Attached Storage | www.lge.com |
| Universal Remote Control, Inc. | PSX-2 Personal Server | www.universalremote.com |
| Multi-Room Audio Video Product of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | PAMP-4X100 Processor Amplifier | www.crestron.com |
| Remote Technologies, Inc. | MRP-64 Multi-Room Control Processor | www.rticorp.com |
| Security Product of the Year | ||
| Benolli smart systems | Door Station touch | www.benolli.com |
| Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement | Kwikset SmartCode with Home Connect | www.bdhhi.com/accesscontrol |
| SVAT Electronics | SN500-4CH-002 | www.defender-usa.com |
| Software Application of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | WorldSearch | www.crestron.com |
| eLifespaces | Home Theater Assistant: Designer Lite | www.elifespaces.com |
| Homemanageables | HM Control | www.homemanageables.com |
| Speaker System of the Year | ||
| Paradigm Electronics Inc. | Paradigm Special Edition Series | www.paradigm.com |
| Structured Wiring Product of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | DM Cable | www.crestron.com |
| Home Automation, Inc. | Cellular Communication Center (C3) | www.homeauto.com |
| Motorola | Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway | www.motorola.com |
| Video Component of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | ADMS Intermedia Delivery SystemTM | www.crestron.com |
| LG Electronics USA | LG Electronics Full HD 1080p Full LED Backlighting 240Hz LCD TV | www.lge.com |
| LG Electronics USA | LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player | www.lge.com |
| LG Electronics USA | LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Home Theater System | www.lge.com |
| Runco | Runco QuantumColorTM; Q-750d | www.runco.com |
| Video Product of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | DM-MD8X8 DigitalMediaTM; Switcher | www.crestron.com |
| Optoma Technology, Inc. | HD8600 Home Theater Projector | www.optomausa.com |
| Meridian America | Meridian 810 Video Reference System | www.meridian-audio.com |
| Sanus Systems | Sanus Elements ELM410 10-Foot Pivoting HDMI Cable | www.sanus.com |
| Sencore, Inc. | RadianceXETM; Video Processor | www.sencore.com |
| Wireless Product of the Year | ||
| Crestron Electronics, Inc. | TPMC-3X Isys i/O®; 2.8; Handheld WiFi Touchpanel | www.crestron.com |
| LG Electronics USA | LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player | www.lge.com |
| Plantronics | Voyager Pro UC | www.plantronics.com |
| Wilson Electronics | MobilePro Wireless Cellular Amplifier | www.wilsonelectronics.com |
| SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR | ||
| Custom Home of the Year (installed price between $35,000 – $100,000) | ||
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Custom Touch | www.EDGonline.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Life Of Leisure | www.EDGonline.com |
| Maxsystems, inc | West Hills | www.maxsystemsla.com |
| Time Direct, Inc. | Cribari’s Cabana | EnhancedLiving.com |
| Home of the Year (installed price up to $35,000) | ||
| eLifespaces | The Tides | www.elifespaces.com |
| Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year | ||
| 1 One Sound Choice, LLC | Mr and Mrs Gorty | www.onesoundchoice.com |
| DSI Entertainment Systems | Esquire House – Best Theater/Media Room | www.dsientertainment.com |
| Hi-Tech Home | Hilarides Theater | www.hitechhome.net |
| Hi-Tech Home | Moats Theater | www.hitechhome.net |
| Innovation Award | ||
| DSI Entertainment Systems | Ware project – hidden motorized television | www.dsientertainment.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Beacon in the Night | www.EDGonline.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Old World Charm | www.EDGonline.com |
| eLifespaces | The Tides | www.elifespaces.com |
| Robert Saglio Audio/Video Design, Inc. | Green Life Smart Life | www.robertsaglio.com |
| The Steven Style Group | 400 West Street | www.dreamhometech.com |
| Integrated Security Project of the Year | ||
| Cybermation, Inc. | Scott & Kim Carlson Estate | www.cybermationinc.com |
| eLifespaces | Retreat @ Kiawah | www.elifespaces.com |
| Lighting Control Project of the Year | ||
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Beacon in the Night | www.EDGonline.com |
| ForTech Solutions | Lion Gate | www.fortechsolutions.com |
| eLifespaces | Retreat @ Kiawah | www.elifespaces.com |
| Luxury Home of the Year (installed price between $100,000- $300,000) | ||
| DSI Entertainment Systems | Chatauqua – Luxury Home of the Year | www.dsientertainment.com |
| Link Your House, Inc. | Luxury on the Lake | www.linkyourhouse.com |
| eLifespaces | Retreat @ Kiawah | www.elifespaces.com |
| Maxsystems, inc | Richwood | www.maxsystemsla.com |
| Audio One | Trump Building Florida Condo | www.audio-one.com |
| Multi-Room Audio Video Product of the Year | ||
| Cybermation, Inc. | Acres of AV | www.cybermationinc.com |
| DSI Entertainment Systems | Fernald Point – Multi-Room AV | www.dsientertainment.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Classic Comforts | www.EDGonline.com |
| eLifespaces | Retreat @ Kiawah | www.elifespaces.com |
| Retrofit Project of the Year over $100,000 | ||
| Cybermation, Inc. | Avon Dynasty Home | www.cybermationinc.com |
| Custom Home Theater Systems & Automation | Ocean Front Guest House | www.customhometheater.biz |
| Retrofit Project of the Year under $100,000 | ||
| 1 One Sound Choice, LLC | Mr and Mrs Gorty | www.onesoundchoice.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Custom Touch | www.EDGonline.com |
| ForTech Solutions | Lion Gate | www.fortechsolutions.com |
| SoundVision | Bonino Residence | www.svsf.com |
| Time Direct, Inc. | Retro California | EnhancedLiving.com |
| Ultimate Home of the Year (installed price above $300,000) | ||
| DSI Entertainment Systems | Fernald Point – Ultimate Home of the Year | www.dsientertainment.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Brookside | www.EDGonline.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Classic Comforts | www.EDGonline.com |
| Electronics Design Group, Inc. | Old World Charm | www.EDGonline.com |
| TECHHOME | ||
| TechHome Integrator of the Year | ||
| DSI Entertainment Systems | DSI Entertainment Systems | www.dsientertainment.com |
| Hi-Tech Home | Hi-Tech Home | www.hitechhome.net |
| Sound Concepts | Sound Concepts | www.mysoundconcepts.com |
| SoundVision | SoundVision | www.svsf.com |
| TRAINING AND SUPPORT | ||
| Training and Support Program of the Year | ||
| RH Strategic | Vantage Advanced Training Curriculum | www.vantagecontrols.com |
About EHX
Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held annually and sponsored by CEA’s TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products. For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- EHX Spring 2010
March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL - CES on the Hill
April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC - Digital Patriots Dinner
April 21, 2010, Washington, DC - LA Games Conference
April 29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA - CEO Summit and Board Retreat
June 16-19, 2010, Ojai, CA - CEA Line Shows
June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY - 2010 SINOCES
July 8-11, 2010, Qingdao, China - 2010 CEA Industry Forum
October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA
