Cedia Honors Custom Electronics Industry LeadersIndustry Leaders Receive Recognition At CEDIA Expo í99 Awards Banquet

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) hosted a record 12,700 custom electronics industry leaders for CEDIA Expo í99, September 22 ñ 26 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.CEDIA Expo í99 attendees received a preview of the custom electronic industryís newest technologies and products, and had the opportunity to participate in the most comprehensive educational experience in the industry. CEDIAís education program, top ranked in the industry, offered more than 280 hours of courses, plus manufacturer product training sessions at CEDIA Expo í99.""We are overwhelmed and pleased with the success of this yearís Expo,"" said Steve Hayes, CEDIAís newest President. ""Our industry relies on the knowledge that is gained from the educational experience at CEDIA and the hardworking individuals who are dedicated to bringing custom electronics to an elevated, cutting ñ edge level.""Hayes reported a record number of new products made their debut on the show floor and over 300 exhibitors demonstrated how the newest custom electronics are now being incorporated into peopleís homes and lives.CEDIAís ""Garden of High Definition Delight,"" a showcase of the latest direct view and high definition display devices (with 24 different widescreen displays), and CEDIA's Home of Electronic Lifestylesô, a demonstration of a fully automated home in action, were also featured.In addition to the education courses and show floor activities, CEDIA Expo í99 included keynote addresses by Chuck Ashman of Millennium Information Services and Dr. Cecs Jan Koomen of Philips Electronics.CEDIA announced the following winners at the CEDIA Expo í99 Awards Banquet:Designer/Installer AwardsBest Home Theatre Electronic System Design Under $35,000Audio Video One, Winston Salem, North CarolinaBest Home Theatre Electronic System Design $35,000 - $75,000Integrated Media Systems, Vienna, VirginiaBest Home Theatre Electronic System Design $75,000 - $150,000Audio Visions, Irvine, CaliforniaBest Home Theatre Electronic System Design Over $15,000Tom Doherty, Inc., Indianapolis, IndianaBest Home Theatre Architecture Design Kalomirakis & Associates New York, New YorkBest Integrated Home SystemAudio Vision Irvine, CaliforniaManufacturesí AwardsBest Home Automation Product Philips Pronto Universal Remote Control Philips Consumer Electronics, Atlanta, GeorgiaBest Video Product Escient PowerPlayCarmel, IndianaBest Audio Product Marantz SR18 ReceiverMarantz America, Roselle, Indiana Best Security ProductApex 6100 PHAST LinkApex, Division of Pittway, Raleigh, North CarolinaBest New Product Pioneer PDP ñ 505 HD Plasma DisplayPioneer Electronics (USA), Inc., Long Beach, California Industry RecognitionLifetime Achievement Tomlinson Holman, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCEDIA Volunteer of the Year Tom Wells, Integrated Media Systems of Vienna, Virginia Bill Skaer, Eric Grundelman, Inc. of Dallas, Texas Dealer of the YearTom Doherty, Tom Doherty, Inc. FM ñ of Indianapolis, IndianaInstaller of the YearDan King, Custom Electronics, Inc. of Falmouth, MaineCEDIA was founded in 1989 and represents more than 1,500 member companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems ñ typically media rooms, single ñ or multi ñ room entertainment systems, home automation and communication systems, and integrated whole ñ house subsystems providing control of lighting, security and HVAC systems. Members are established, insured business with bona ñ fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For advanced press registration or more information about CEDIA, visit the associationís Web site, www.cedia.org, or phone 800 669 5329.