Orlando, FL–The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced the winners of the 2007 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA’s TechHome Division, March 9, in Orlando, Florida.
According to CEA’s Annual State of the Builder Survey, as buyer demand goes up, builders rely heavily on custom technology installers. The study also found the majority of builders believe the home technology market has a positive impact on builder revenue and remains important to the successful marketing of new homes. CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards honor these industry leaders in custom electronics products, services and installations, who are instrumental in changing the shape of the connected home. Industry trend setters were honored in three categories – Supplier, System Integrators and Training and Support Programs.
The following are winners for the 2007 Mark of Excellence Awards:
Best Audio Components
NuVo Technologies, Inc.
NV-M3 Music Server
Best Distributed Audio/Video
Crestron
Adagio Entertainment System
Best Human Interface
Exceptional Innovation
Lifeware 1.0.2
Best Installation Products
VizionWare
Hi-Wirez Active HDMI Digital Interconnects
Hi-Wirez 3000-HDMI-10M
Best Integrated Systems
Superna
Superna Digital Home
Best IP-based Products
Crestron
Isys i/O WiFi
TPMC-8X
Best Lighting Controls
Monster Cable Products, Inc.
Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 and IlluminEssence Lighting Products
Best Media Servers
CodexNovus
HDCodex DML-1600
Kaleidescape Inc.
The Kaleidescape 1U Server/ Entry Level System
Best Speakers
KEF
Ci3-80QT
Best Structured Wiring Distribution Devices
Impact Acoustics
RapidRun Digital
Best Video Components
Kaleidescape Inc.
The Kaleidescape Movie Player 2
Best Video Displays
Optoma Technology Inc.
HD81 Projector and Video Processor
Best Wireless Products
Crestron
Isys i/O WiFi
TPMC-8X
Systems Integrators Finalists:
Best Home Theater/Media Room
Home Systems
Home Basement Renovation and Theater Project
Best Lighting Control Project
Sound Solutions, a division of Solution Enterprises, Inc
Altamira Project
Innovation Award
SETNET
Steve Smith’s Lou Gehrig’s Project
Production Home of the Year
Link Your House
Carter Grove Plantation Project
Home of the Year
Sawyers Control Systems
Payne Residence Project
Luxury Home of the Year
Electronics Design Group
Shore to Please Project
Ultimate Home of the Year
Sound Solutions, a division of Solution Enterprises, Inc.
Altamira Project
Systems Integrator of the Year:
Ambiance Systems
Best Training and Support Finalists:
ELAN Home Systems
ELAN Dealer Support Programs
