CEA Announces 2007 Mark Of Excellence Award Winners

Awards Recognize More than 20 Industry Leaders in Custom Electronics

March 14, 2007

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) announced the winners of the 2007 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA's TechHome Division. The winners were honored at an awards dinner on Friday, March 9 in Orlando, Florida, during the 8th annual Electronic House Expo Spring 2007 (EHX). 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.

Category / Company   Entry Name      Model          Company Website
 Name                                Number
------------------ --------------- ---------- ------------------------
Supplier

Best Audio
 Components
   NuVo            NV-M3 Music                http://www.nuvotechnologies.com
    Technologies,   Server
    Inc.
Best Distributed
 Audio/Video
   Crestron        Adagio          AES        http://www.crestron.com
                    Entertainment
                    System
Best Human
 Interface
   Exceptional     Lifeware 1.0.2        http://www.exceptionalinnovation.com
    Innovation
Best Installation
 Products
   VizionWare      Hi-Wirez Active Hi-        http://www.vizionware.com
                    HDMI Digital    Wirez(TM)
                    Interconnects   3000 -
                                    HDMI -
                                    10M
Best Integrated
 Systems
   Superna         Superna Digital            http://www.supernasystems.com
                    Home
Best IP-based
 Products
   Crestron        Isys i/O WiFi   TPMC-8X    http://www.crestron.com
Best Lighting
 Controls
   Monster Cable   Home Theater               http://www.monstercable.com
    Products, Inc.  and Lighting
                    Controller 300
                    and
                    IlluminEssence
                    Lighting
                    Products
Best Media Servers
   CodexNovus      HDCodex DML-               http://www.codexnovus.com
                    1600
Best Media Servers
   Kaleidescape,   The                        http://www.kaleidescape.com
    Inc.            Kaleidescape
                    1U Server /
                    Entry Level
                    System
Best Speakers
   KEF             KEF Ci3-80QT               http://www.kef.com
Best Structured
 Wiring
 Distribution
 Devices
   Impact          RapidRun                   http://www.impactacoustics.com
    Acoustics       Digital(TM)
Best Video
 Components
   Kaleidescape,   The                        http://www.kaleidescape.com
    Inc.            Kaleidescape
                    Movie Player 2
Best Video
 Displays
   Optoma          HD81 Projector             http://www.optomausa.com
    Technology,     and Video
    Inc.            Processor
Best Wireless
 Products
   Crestron        Isys i/O WiFi   TPMC-8X    http://www.crestron.com

Training and Support Programs

Best Training and
 Support Programs
   ELAN Home       ELAN Dealer                http://www.elanhomesystems.com
    Systems         Support
                    Programs

Systems Integrator

Best Home Theater
 / Media Room
   Home Systems    Home Basement              http://www.homesystemsusa.com
                    Renovation and
                    Theater
                    Project
Best Lighting
 Control Project
   Sound           Altamira                   http://www.soundsolutions.com
    Solutions, a    Project
    division of
    Solution
    Enterprises,
    Inc.
Innovation Award
   SETNET          Steve Smith's              http://www.setnetpro.com
                    Lou Gehrig's
                    Project
Production Home of
 the Year
   Link Your House Carter Grove               http://www.linkyourhouse.com
                    Plantation
                    Project
Home of the Year
   Sawyers Control Payne Residence            http://www.sawyerscontrols.com
    Systems         Project
Luxury Home of the
 Year
   Electronics     Shore to Please            http://www.EDGonline.com
    Design Group    Project
Ultimate Home of
 the Year
   Sound           Altamira                   http://www.soundsolutions.com
    Solutions, a    Project
    division of
    Solution
    Enterprises,
    Inc.

System Integrator of the Year

System Integrator
 of the Year
   Ambiance                                   http://www.ambiancesystems.com
    Systems

About EHX: Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for three years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held twice 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. About EH Events: EH Events, a division of EH Publishing, Inc., develops and produces world-class expositions and conferences for the technology and construction industries. The EH Events portfolio includes: Electronic House Expos (EHX) Spring and Fall, the TecHome Builder Conference and Expo (TBX), and Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX). EHX Fall was named the fastest growing show in America by Tradeshow Week magazine in 2003, and both EHX Spring and Fall were named among the fastest 50 growing tradeshows by Tradeshow Week magazine in 2004 and 2005. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $140 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at http://www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

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