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CEA 2006 Mark of Excellence Honour More than 20 Industry Leaders in Custom Electronics (13/4/2006)

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) recently announced the winners of the 2006 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA's TechHome Division.

According to CEA's Annual State of the Builder Survey, home technologies and innovations are significant in marketing new homes, with one-third of builders citing home technology for the increase in revenue over the past year. CEA's Mark of Excellence Awards recognize these industry leaders in custom electronics products, services and installations, who are instrumental in changing the shape of the connected home. The industry trend setters were honored in four categories - Supplier, System Integrator, System Integrator of the Year and Training/Support.

The following are the winners for the 2006 Mark of Excellence Awards: -0-

Supplier

Best Audio Components
Denon Electronics AVR-4306 7.1 CH Reference A/V Surround Receiver

Best Distributed Audio/Video
On-Q/Legrand lyriQ Audio System

Best Human Interface
HAI HAI OmniTouch with Video

Best Installation Products
D-Tools, Inc. System Integrator 4.5

Best Integrated Systems
On-Q/Legrand Cat 5 Intercom, Audio & Camera Systems Integration

Best LightingControls
Colorado vNet Colorado vNet Touchpad

Best Media Servers
Niveus Media Niveus Media Center, K2 Limited Edition

Best Speakers Stealth Acoustics
Invisible Flat-panel Speaker

Best Structured Wiring Distribution Devices
Impact Acoustics RapidRun Interconnect System

Best Video Displays
InFocus SP777

Best Wireless Products
Motorola Connected Home Solutions Motorola SD4500 Advanced Digital Phone System

System Integrator

Best Distributed Audio/Video Application
Sound Solutions Villa Malka Project

Best Home Theater/Media Room
Ambiance Systems Arts and Crafts Theater Project

Best Integrated Security System
FulHouse by FulTech Solutions Helquist Project

Best Lighting Control Project
FulHouse by Fultech Solutions Vincenty Project

Best Retrofit Installation
S.M.I.L.E. Inc. Marshall Residence

Innovation Award
Ambiance Systems Dog Run Warming System

Home of the Year
Cyber Home Networks Networks North Salem NY Project Inc

Production Home of the Year
S&S Electric David Weekly Homes - Smith Residence

Ultimate Home of the Year
Ambiance Systems Lake George Project

Training and Support

Best Support Program
Worthington Distribution Worthington Distribution Total Dealer Support

Best Training S&S Program
IEC-FWCC Electric Residential Apprentice- ship Program

System Integrator of the Year

Systems Integrator of the Year
ETC Inc. ETC Inc.

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