Framingham, MA – January 6, 2017 – Recognizing groundbreaking consumer electronics technologies and installations, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in conjunction with CE Pro magazine held the 2017 Mark of Excellence Awards at CES 2017, Las Vegas.
Presented in an evening ceremony at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, the Mark of Excellence Awards recognize some of the best residential and commercial custom installation projects performed by professional integrators, as well as top consumer technology products and services that are primarily targeted at the custom installation channel.
The 157 entries were judged by an independent panel of industry experts. Winners of these prestigious awards receive exposure via the websites and print publications from the Consumer Technology Association and CE Pro.
The winners are:
Audio Product of the Year: Amplification:
AudioControl, The Director Model M4800
Audio Product of the Year: Source Components:
TiO, StealthStream1
Automation Device of the Year:
Control4 Corp., EA-Series Entertainment and Automation Controllers
Best Education or Support Program of the Year:
Comcast, Custom Xfinity Integration
Disruptor Award:
Middle Atlantic Products, DC Power Distribution
Energy Efficiency Product of the Year:
Whisker Labs, Connected Savings
Human Interface Product of the Year:
ELAN, ELAN 8 (Compatibility with Amazon Echo)
Control4 Corp., Control4 Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill
Installation/System Management Product of the Year:
Domotz, Domotz Pro
Lighting Control Product of the Year:
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., Lutron Connect™ Bridge and App
Loudspeaker of the Year: Architectural:
Speakercraft, Speakercraft AIM Series 2 ATX100
Loudspeaker of the Year: Floorstanding:
Definitive Technology, Definitive Technology BP9080X
Loudspeaker of the Year: Soundbar:
Sony Electronics, HT-NT5 Sound Bar with Hi-Res Audio and Wireless Streaming
Loudspeaker of the Year: Subwoofer:
GoldenEar Technology, GoldenEar SuperSub X Subwoofer
Media Management Product of the Year:
FIREFX 4K Media Player with Live TV
Miscellaneous Home Technology Enhancements:
DISH Network, HopperGO
Motorized Product of the Year:
AXIS, AXIS Gear
Multi-room Audio/Video Product of the Year:
RIVA Audio, RIVA ARENA
RIVA Audio, RIVA FESTIVAL
Networking Product of the Year:
Metra Home Theater Group, Velox HDMI Fiber System
Rack or Mount Product of the Year:
Nexus 21 Concealment Systems, Transcend Pull-Down Mount
Security Product of the Year:
Kwikset, Kwikset Convert
Video Display Product of the Year (Display):
Sony Electronics, XBR-65Z9D 4K HDR Ultra HD TV
Video Display Product of the Year (Screen):
EPV Screens, DarkStar eFinity
Video Product of the Year:
DISH Network, Hopper 3
Video Surveillance Product of the Year:
Ring, Ring Video Doorbell Pro
Whole-house Control Product of the Year:
URC, MX HomePro
Custom Home of the Year (installed price between $50,000 – $150,000):
TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters, 1950’s Meets the 21st Century
Andrew Lucas London, Kenwood
Health and Wellness Project of the Year:
WiHome Integration, Oakton Joy
Home of the Year Up to $50,000:
Advanced Technologies, Clark
Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year up to $50,000:
TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters, The StarLight Theatre
Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year Above $50,000:
Elite Media Solutions, A Cinephile’s Dream Theater
Innovation Award:
Electronics Design Group, 30 Park Place
Integrated Security Project of the Year:
Advanced Technologies, Clark
Lighting Control Project of the Year:
Logic Integration Inc., Huge Guest House
Luxury Home of the Year between $150,000- $300,000:
Andrew Lucas London, Hampstead
Multiroom Audio/Video Project of the Year:
Logic Integration Inc., Spicer Integrated Home
Retrofit Project of the Year up to $50,000:
Futuristic Home Inc., Bellmore NY Project
Retrofit Project of the Year Above $50,000:
Futurian Systems, Futurian Systems – Stealth Style
Specialty Project of the Year:
Logic Integration, Children’s Museum of Denver – Tree of Life
Ultimate Home of the Year above $300,000:
Logic Integration Inc., Huge Guest House
Integrator of the Year Award:
Elite Media Solutions
About Consumer Technology Association:
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, formerly Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, is the trade association representing the $285 billion U.S. consumer technology industry. More than 2,200 companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world’s best known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CTA also owns and produces CES® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services.
ABOUT CE PRO:
Launched in 1994, CE Pro was the first publication to address the home systems integrator channel and is widely recognized as the best publication in the category. Written specifically for installing professionals who recommend, select, or purchase technology-related products for homeowners, as well as homebuilders and SMB (small/medium business) owners, CE Pro’ s daily online news, thought-leading columns, strategic how-to features, and educational forums provide the necessary information to help them run and grow their businesses. For more information about CE Pro please visit www.cepro.com
ABOUT EH Media:
EH Media is an integrated media company and the leading provider of independent business and consumer content and information serving the consumer, commercial & custom electronics, security, information technology, house of worship, pro audio, robotics, and supply chain markets through multimedia publications, websites, newsletters, and expos. EH Media provides resources to millions of professionals and consumers worldwide. www.ehmedia.com