2010 Industry Recognition

ELECTRONIC LIFESTYLES® AWARD Winners

Each year CEDIA recognizes the best of the best in the residential electronic systems industry. 2010 was a year of innovation, creativity, and technological advancement. Manufacturers, residential electronic systems contractors, and CEDIA volunteers were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the association. On Saturday, September 25 awards were presented in the following areas.

Industry Awards
Designer Awards
Manufacturers' Excellence Awards
Product Hall of Fame Inductees

2010 Manufacturers' Excellence Awards Finalists


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Industry Awards

2010 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
Joel Spira, Lutron Electronics Co

2010 CEDIA Fellows

Fred Ampel
Anthony Grimani
Jeff Zemanek

2010 Residential Electronic Systems Contractor Volunteer of the Year

Mark Komanecky, simpleHome LLC

2010 Associate Volunteer of the Year

Kirk Horlbeck, American Group

CEDIA University Rookie Volunteer of the Year

Ben Komar, Komar Associates, Inc.

CEDIA University Volunteer of the Year

Doug Weinstein, Certified Cyber Solutions

2009/2010 Registered Outreach Instructor

Bill O’Connor, Dallas Sight and Sound, Inc.

 



Audience Choice Awards


 

HGTVPro.com Audience Choice Award – Large Home Theater

HomeTronics, Inc.
Dallas, TX
www.hometronics.com

 

HGTVPro.com Audience Choice Award – Integrated Home

HomeTronics, Inc.
Dallas, TX
www.hometronics.com

 

HGTVPro.com Audience Choice Award – Media Room

DSI Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
www.dsientertainment.com

 


Designer Awards

Best Overall Winners

Sponsored by:

2010 Best Large Home Theater Overall Winner

Future Home ~Founding Member~
Los Angeles, CA
www.futurehometheater.com

Architect - TK Theaters

Builder - Westpoint Development

Specialty Consultant - ArchTechnology Group

 

2010 Best Integrated Home Overall Winner

New Space Technologies Ltd.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
www.newspace.ca

Architect & Builder -
BLP Management Ltd.

Interior Designer - Krdi Design Interiors

Specialty Consultant - C.G.M. Electronics

 

2010 Best Media Room Overall Winner

Audio Images (Henry's Audio Visual Solutions)
Tustin, CA
www.audioimages.tv

Architect - Sydney V.P. Head

Interior Designer & Builder - Hilton Builders

Specialty Consultants - PMI & Avical

 
2010 Best Hidden Installation Overall Winner

Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA
www.engenv.com

Architect - IB+A (Ian Birchall + Associates)

Interior Designer - Nicole Hollis Interior Design

Builder - CR Hunt Building and Design Inc.

Specialty Consultant - Lumatech Lighting

 


Large Home Theater – Technical Design Winners

Sponsored by:

Large Home Theater Level I: $50,000 - $107,000

Level I Gold Technical Design
Architectural Electronics, Inc.
Winter Park, FL
www.aecustom.com

Interior Design - Group 4 Design, Inc.

Builder - Classic Architectural Woodworking

Level I Silver Technical Design
Integration Controls LLC
St. Louis, MO
www.integrationcontrols.com

Architect - Metropolitan Design & Building Co., Inc.

Interior Designer & Builder - Metropolitan Design and Building

Specialty Consulant - On The Wall Productions

Level I Bronze Technical Design
Union Place Inc.
Excelsior, MN
www.unionplaceav.com

Specialty Consultant - RG Home Improvement

 

Large Home Theater Level II: $140,000 - $180,000

Level II Gold Technical Design
Admit One, Inc.
Edina, MN
www.admitonecinema.com

Builder - Jim Holmgren

Level II Silver Technical Design
Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Piscataway, NJ
www.edgonline.com

Architect - Stern-Ring Associates

Interior Designer - Karen Bowen Interiors

Builder - MDK Contracting

Level II Bronze Technical Design
H2 Systems Inc.
Burlington, ONT, Canada
www.h2systems.ca

Interior Designer - Red Theroy

Builder - Legend Homes

 

Large Home Theater Level III: $200,000 – $240,000

Level III Gold Technical Design
La Scala
Vancouver, BC, Canada
www.lascala.ca

Architect - Adam Wheeler

Interior Designer - Waddell & Conder

Builder - Northwest Contracting

Level III Silver Technical Design
Audio Video Design, Inc.
Mission Viejo, CA
www.avdinc.com

Interior Designer - The Right Moves

Builder - Doug Ferguson Construction Inc.

Specialty Consultant - Paradise Theaters

Level III Bronze Technical Design
Audio Video Interiors
Medina, OH
www.audiovideointeriors.net

Architect - David L Hawkins Design Management

Builder - Palmieri Builders

 

Large Home Theater Level IV: $250,00 - $302,000

Level IV Gold Technical Design
Audio Images (Henry's Audio Visual Solutions)
Tustin, CA
www.audioimages.tv

Architect - Eric Trabert Associates

Interior Designer - Perine Design Associates

Builder - Rodeo Homes

Specialty Consultants - PMI & Avical

Level IV Silver Technical Design
Integrated Home Systems
Reno, NV

www.ihs-sierra.com

Architect - Richie Architect LLC

Builder - Lake Crest Homes

Specialty Consultant - Cinematech

Level IV Bronze Technical Design
H2 Systems
Burlington, ONT, Canada
www.h2systems.ca

Builder - Huronia Custom Contracting

 

Large Home Theater Level V: $400,000 - $530,000

Level V Gold Technical Design
Epic Home Cinema, Inc.
Marietta, GA
www.epichomecinema.com


Level V Silver Technical Design
All Around Technology
Rockville, MD
www.allaroundtech.com

Architect - John M. Sugden

Builder - STAATS Developers

Specialty Consultant - ISF, Inc.

Level V Bronze Technical Design
Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Piscataway, NJ
www.edgonline.com

Architect - Paul Barlo & Associates

Interior Designer - Distinct Design Group

Builder - John Wright Designs

Specialty Consultant - LanDesign, Inc.

 

Large Home Theater Level VI: $1,000,000+

Level VI Gold Technical Design
Future Home ~Founding Member~
Los Angeles, CA
www.futurehometheater.com

Architect - TK Theaters

Builder - Westpoint Development

Specialty Consultant - ArchTechnology Group

Level VI Silver Technical Design
Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA
www.engenv.com

Architect & Interior Designer - Long & Associates, Inc.

Builder - Ryan Associates

Specialty Consultant - Paradise Theater

 

 

Integrated Home – Technical Design Winners

Sponsored by:

Integrated Home Level I: $77,000 - $140,000

Level I Gold Technical Design
DSI Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
www.dsientertainment.com

Architect - Steven Ehrlich Architects

Builder - Horizon General Contractors

Level I Silver Technical Design
Home Concepts, Inc.
Calgary, AB, Canada
www.homeconceptsdesign.com

Interior Designer & Builder - Stonebriar Crafted Homes

Level I Bronze Technical Design
Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Piscataway, NJ
www.edgonline.com

Architect - SAWA Rchitects

Builders - Pol Team, Wojciech Cieszkowski

 

Integrated Home Level II: $145,000 - $241,000

Level II Gold Technical Design
Architectural Electronics, Inc.
Winter Park, FL
www.aecustom.com

Interior Designer - Brooks Interior Design

Builder - Jones-Hiatt

Level II Silver Technical Design
Aurant
Salt Lake City, UT
www.aurant.com

Builder - GP Jorgenson

Specialty Consultant - Helius Lighting

Level II Bronze Technical Design
Barrett's Home Theater
Naperville, IL
www.BarrettsHomeTheater.com

Architect - JB Architecture Group Inc

Interior Designer - Oak Brook Design Inc.

Builder - Muellner Construction

 

Integrated Home Level III: $280,000 - $375,000

Level III Gold Technical Design
Ambiance Systems
Clifton Park, NY
www.ambiancesystems.com

Architect - Wallant Architects

Interior Designer - Plum & Crimson

Builder - Belmonte Builders

Level III Silver Technical Design
Starr Systems Design
Baltimore, MD
www.starrsystems.net

Architect - Levin/Brown & Associates, Inc.

Interior Designer - Jenkins Baer Associates

Builder - Blackhorse Construction Co.

Level III Bronze Technical Design
NTX SA de CV
Naucalpan Edo de Mexico
www.ntx.com.mx

Architect, Interior Designer, & Builder - Roy Azar Arquitectos

 

Integrated Home Level IV: $410,000 - $503,000

Level IV Gold Technical Design
La Scala
Vancouver, BC, Canada
www.lascala.ca

Architect - Ramsay Worden Architects

Interior Designer - Richard Salter Interiors Ltd.

Builders - Kindred Construction

Level IV Silver Technical Design
New Space Technologies Ltd.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
www.newspace.ca

Architect & Builder -
BLP Management Ltd.

Interior Designer - Krdi Design Interiors

Specialty Consultant - C.G.M. Electronics

Level IV Bronze Technical Design
Starr Systems Design
Baltimore, MD
www.starrsystems.net

Architect - Penza Bailey Architects

Interior Designer - Patrick Sutton Associates

Builder - Winchester Construction

 

Integrated Home Level V: $505,000 - $770,000

Level V Gold Technical Design
Aurant
West Valley City, UT
www.aurant.com

Architect & Builder - G. Francis & Associates

Interior Designer - SJO Designs

Specialty Consultants - PMI & Helius Lighting Group

Level V Silver Technical Design
Audio Images (Henry's Audio Visual Solutions)
Tustin, CA
www.audioimages.tv

Architects - Eric Trabert Associates

Interior Designer - Perine Design Associates

Builder - Rodeo Homes

Specialty Consultants - PMI & Avical

Level V Bronze Technical Design
Ambiance Systems
Clifton Park, NY
www.ambiancesystems.com

Architects - Concept & Design; Collett Zarzycki LTD

Interior Designer - Rob Southern Inc.

Builder - Hitchcock Builders

 

Integrated Home Level VI: $1,000,000+

Level VI Gold Technical Design
Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA
www.engenv.com

Architect - Tom Jakway

Interior Designer - Selby House

Builder - Lerch Construction

Specialty Consultant - Luxury Division (Security/Fire)

Level VI Silver Technical Design
DSI Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
www.dsientertainment.com

Architect - Landry Design Group

Builder - Fort Hill Construction

Level VI Bronze Technical Design
Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA
www.engenv.com

Architect - Zak Architecture

Interior Designer - Durkin Design

Builder - Metzler Contracting

Specialty Consultant - PMI & The Luxury Division (Security/Fire)

 

Media Room Technical Design

Sponsored by:

Gold Technical Design
Audio Images (Henry's Audio Visual Solutions)
Tustin, CA
www.audioimages.tv

Architect - Sydney V.P. Head

Interior Designer & Builder - Hilton Builders

Specialty Consultants - PMI & Avical

 

Silver Technical Design
DSI Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
www.dsientertainment.com

Architect - Landry Design Group

Builder - Fort Hill Construction

 

Bronze Technical Design
NTX SA de CV
Naucalpan Edo de Mexico
www.ntx.com.mx

Architect & Builder - Alvaro Mora Arquitectos

Interior Designer - Ciculo Blanco

 

Hidden Installation – Technical Design Winners

Sponsored by:

Gold Technical Design
Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA
www.engenv.com

Architect - IB+A (Ian Birchall + Associates)

Interior Designer - Nicole Hollis Interior Design

Builder - CR Hunt Building and Design Inc.

Specialty Consultant - Lumatech Lighting

Silver Technical Winner
Ambiance Systems
Clifton Park, NY
www.ambiancesystems.com

Builder - Belmonte Builders

 

Bronze Technical Winner
DSI Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
www.dsientertainment.com

Architect - Boss & Agnew Architects

Builder - BDG Development Corp.

 

Special Project – Technical Design Winners

Sponsored by:

Gold Technical Winner
Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA
www.engenv.com

Architect - IB+A (Ian Birchall + Associates)

Interior Designer - Nicole Hollis Interior Design

Builder - CR Hunt Building and Design Inc.

Specialty Consultant - Lumatech Lighting

 

Silver Technical Winner
Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA
www.engenv.com

Architect - Coburn Development

Builder - Grassy Creek LLC

Specialty Consultant - Digital Innovations Colorado

 

Bronze Technical Winner
Innerspace Electronics, Inc.
Port Chester, NY
www.innerspaceelectronics.com

Architect - Skylab Architecture

Interior Designer - Flavor Paper

Builder - Americon Construction

 

Best Dressed System

Sponsored by:

Future Home ~Founding Member~
Los Angeles, CA
www.FutureHomeTheater.com

 

Best Showroom

Sponsored by:
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Frankentek, Inc.
Medford, NJ
www.frankentek.com

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Best Documentation

Sponsored by:
2

Engineered Environments
Alameda, CA

www.engenv.com

 

Manufacturers' Excellence Awards

 


Attendees’ Choice Award

PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional 7.3 Surround Sound Processor

 

 

2010 Best New Product

Sponsored by:
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Product Name: Ethernet over Coax MoCa Network Adapter -  
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Product Name: Mirage Media Server  
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Product Name: Home Cyber Shield  
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Product Name: invision  
1
       
Product Name: CM-IW100T In-Wall Control Mount for iPod Touch  
1
       
Product Name: RadioRA 2 Whole-Home Lighting Control System  
1
       
Product Name: D-73 Projector  
1
       
Product Name: iPad Automation Application  
1
       
Product Name: XN120  
1
       
Product Name: Solid Surface Solutions  
1


2010 Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation

Product Name: Viridian™ - Environmental Management and Control Software  
1

 

2010 Horizon Award

Product Name: UFO 4.3” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel  
1

 


2010 Product Hall of Fame Inductees


Product Name: SA2 Invisible Speaker®

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Product Name: DL/Dinky Link IR Receiver Model 480

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CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. CEDIA Members include residential electronic systems contractors who have emerged as the “fourth contractor” in the building and remodeling industries alongside electrical, plumbing, and HVAC professionals. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association's Web site at www.cedia.org.

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