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2005 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners

CEA's TechHome Division announced the winners of its 2005 Mark of Excellence Awards on Friday, February 25, 2005 at the 2005 Mark of Excellence Banquet, Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront of innovation in the home automation industry. The winners for 2005 are outlined below.

(A Mark of Excellence Award does not constitute an endorsement by CEA of companies or of their products or services.)
 
Dealer

 
Home of the Year
Sawyers Control Systems
sawyerscontrols.com
tcallahan@sawyerscontrols.com
   Dr. Mark Penthouse Project
Sawyers created an esthetic blend of high-tech design with stunning architectural details. Our integrated system uses one touch control for Audio/Video, Lighting, Security, HVAC and broadband networking.
 
Innovation Award of the Year
Ambiance Systems
http://www.ambiancesystems.com/
jleidig@nycap.rr.com
 
  Fish Feeding System
Ambiance Systems is the largest integration company in upstate New York. With 20 years of experience, we set the standard for custom installation of home entertainment and smart home technologies.
 
Production Home of the Year

Lomac Information Systems, Inc.
http://www.lomac.com/
rdepietropaolo@onqhome.com

  Stonebrook Estates Project
As a technology integration firm, Lomac provides developers Structured Wiring and Automation solutions meeting current and future life style requirement of home buyers utilizing On-Q Technologies products and methods.
 
The Ultimate Home of the Year
Sound Solutions a Division of Solution Enterprises, inc.
http://www.soundsolutions.com/
melson@sound-solutions.net
   Christensen Project
Sound Solutions specializes in providing high-performance audio, video and film control and automation systems for residential and corporate clients, and offers a broad range of design and consulting services.

 

Dealer of the Year

 
Dealer of the Year
Electronics Design Group, Inc.
http://www.edgonline.com/
nick.lehotzky@edgusa.com

 

 

Electronics Design Group, Inc.
EDG, a New Jersey based firm, has been at work since 1987, providing state-of-the-art electronics technology for residents and corporations in the tri-state area.


Supplier

 
Audio Component of the Year
Russound
http://www.russound.com/
mmalfy@beaupre.com

 

 

Russound ST2 XM Dual Tuner
The ST2-XM dual tuner is a compact high-performance source component that can be utilized with virtually any amplifier or receiver for a wide variety of applications, especially multi-room audio.
 
DistributedAV Product of the Year
ELAN Home Systems
http://www.elanhomesystems.com/
rgratz@elanhomesystems.com
   System12 Multi-Room A/V Controller
The culmination of fourteen years experience in the design and perfection of multi-source/multi-zone controllers, ELAN’s System12 offers more source inputs than any other multi-room A/V controller on the market today.
 
Human Interface Product of the Year
Universal Remote Control, Inc.
http://www.universalremote.com/
hank@urcmx.com

 

 

Complete Control Custom/Professional System
The Complete ControlTM Remote Control System provides no more pointing control and one touch automation that for the first time can truly automate both local components and a central system.
 
Installation Product of the Year
D-Tools, Inc.
http://http://www.d-tools.com
marisaa@d-tools.com

 

 

System Integrator 4
System Integrator 4 (SI4) is a design, proposal, engineering and management tool. Create proposals and drawings quickly and efficiently with the SI4 software solution, available at many affordable price points.
 
Integrated System of the Year
HomeLogic
http://www.homelogic.com/
jlautner@homelogic.com

 

 

OneHome Management and Control Solution
OneHome Management and Control Solutions are easy to install, learn and use, integrate leading sub-systems and provide a powerful and compelling graphical user interface while home and away.
 
IP Based Product of the Year
NetStreams
http://www.netstreams.com/
adam@marketingmatters.net
   NetStreams DigiLinX IP-Based Networked Audio Distribution System
NetStreams DigiLinX IP-Based Networked Audio Distribution System
 
Lighting Controls Product of the Year
Vantage Controls
http://www.vantagecontrols.com/
joep@vantagecontrols.com

 

 

BriteTouch
BriteTouch is the most flexible and customizable lighting control and automation keypad ever created. Choose any backlight color, customize your labels, control any light or device and live in style.
 
Media Server of the Year
Kaleidescape, Inc.
ww.kaleidecape.com
klancaster@castercomm.com

 

 

Kaleidescape K2500 System
Designed to provide a high-quality cinematic experience, the Kaleidescape System is a whole-house video entertainment server that maximizes the theatrical experience of home theater for homeowners with large movie collections.
 
Speakers of the Year
THIEL Audio
http://www.thielaudio.com/
dcubine@thielaudio.com

 

 

THIEL ViewPoint
The THIEL ViewPoint is a 2-way Coherent Source loudspeaker custom-built to match the size and color of flat-panel, wall-mounted video displays for very high-performance sound and a seamless, integrated appearance.
 
Structured Wiring Distribution Device of the Year
DDI/Leviton
http://www.dedicateddev.com/
bill@strategixvision.com

 

 

Digital Distribution Center
The DDI Digital Distribution Center allows homeowners to conveniently organize and access their stored digital media, including music, video, and photos from any PC or TV set in the house.
 
Training Program of the Year
AVDMedia, Inc.
http://www.avdmedia.com/
rgraham@avdmedia.com

 

 

Residential Integrator School
AVDMedia and Home Controls present RIS: This powerful 3-day "hands-on" workshop provides residential system integrators with practical instruction on distributed audio/video, lighting, HVAC, Security, Control, and System Design Strategies.
 
Video Component of the Year
LG Electronics Inc.
http://http://www.lgusa.com
brent.tongco@ogilvypr.com
   LG Electronics HDTV Digital Video Recorder/Receiver (LST-3410A)
LG Electronics HD Digital Video Recorder (LST-3410A) is the industry’s first combination HDTV receiver and DVR, with 120GB for storing 12.5 hours of HDTV or 120 hours of analog TV.
 
Video Display of the Year
InFocus Corporation
http://www.infocus.com/
natascha.stocker@edelman.com
   InFocus ScreenPlay 61md10
The InFocus ScreenPlay 61md10 is a break-through 6.85” ultra-thin, microdisplay television. It is light and thin enough to hang on a wall, while generating award-winning InFocus ScreenPlay image quality.
 
Wireless Product of the Year
ViewSonic
http://www.viewsonic.com/
saraht@text100.com
   ViewSonic Wireless Media Kit
ViewSonic's WMG120-B1 includes a WMA100 wireless digital media adapter and a WMG120 wireless media gateway. It enables users to store digital content and wirelessly distribute it to TVs and stereos.