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2006 Mark of Excellence Winners

The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront of innovation in the home automation industry. The winners for 2006 are outlined below.  

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




 Best Audio Components

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Denon Electronics


7.1 CH Home Theater/Multimedia A/V Receiver
Denon’s AVR-4306 is a multi-source, multi-zone IP addressable audio/video receiver, with a full complement of advanced audio and video processing capabilities, and includes connectivity to many digital music players.

www.usa.denon.com
jtalmadge@denonnj.com

 Best Distributed Audio/Video

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On-Q/Legrand


lyriQ Audio System
The revolutionary lyriQ Audio System features Whole House Commands that allow homeowners to change volume, mute and turn on/off for the entire audio system at the touch of a button.

www.onqlegrand.com
rdepietropaolo@onqlegrand.com

 Best Distributed Audio/Video Application

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Sound Solutions


Villa Malka Project
Sound Solutions specializes in providing high performance audio, video, film, control and automation systems for residential and corporate clients, and offers a broad range of design and consulting services.

www.soundsolutions.com
melson@soundsolutons.com

 Best Home Theater/Media Room

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Ambiance Systems


Arts and Crafts Theater Project
This home theater is not only a beautiful example of the arts and crafts style, but it is also a high performing, acoustically sound, state of the art cinematic experience.

www.ambiancesystems.com
jennifer.leidig@ambiancesystems.com

 Best Human Interface

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HAI


HAI OmniTouch with Video
The HAI OmniTouch with Video touchscreen provides affordable one-touch access to all home control functions and now lets you see who's at the door - and let them in.

www.homeauto.com
sales@homeauto.com

 Best Installation Products

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D-Tools, Inc.


System Integrator 4.5
System Integrator 4.5 is D-Tools' design, estimation, and management software solution. Over 2,000 leading companies use SI 4.5 to streamline the complicated system design, engineering, documentation and management processes.

www.d-tools.com
timb@d-tools.com

 Best Integrated Security System

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FulHouse by FulTech Sloutions


Helquist Project
A weekend home on the beach (that sits unoccupied often) requires the ultimate in remote connectivity and security control, and the FulTech system provides the homeowner priceless peace of mind.

www.fultechsolutions.com
dfulmer@fultechsolutions.com

 Best Integrated Systems

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On-Q/Legrand


Cat 5 Intercom, Audio & Camera Systems Integration
Using simple Cat 5 as the standard backbone for its home systems, On-Q/Legrand makes integration of its intercom, lyriQ audio and camera systems easier and more cost effective than ever.

www.onqlegrand.com
rdepietropaolo@onqlegrand.com

 Best Lighting Control Project

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FulHouse by Fultech Solutions


Vincenty Project
Seeing things in the right light takes on new meaning in a professionally designed and integrated whole-house lighting system, and this residence looks great in any light.

www.fultechsolutions.com
dfulmer@fultechsolutions.com

 Best Lighting Controls

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Colorado vNet


Colorado vNet Touchpad
The Colorado vNet Touchpad redefines input control for home automation. Using capacitive technology it responds to fingertip touches, providing an elegant and flexible solution to complement any home of distinction.

www.coloradovnet.com
jon.rice@coloradovnet.com

 Best Media Servers

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Niveus Media


Niveus Media Center, K2 Limited Edition
The K2 offers an audio and video experience worthy of pairing with high-end audio and video equipment, while offering a simple easy to use software interface for accessing digital content.

www.niveusmedia.com
brian@niveusmedia.com

 Best Retrofit Installation

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S.M.I.L.E. Inc.


Marshall Residence
Can you successfully take on a large scale renovation on a very tight timeline with out-of-town homeowners and still exceed expectations? For the Marshalls, we did exactly that.

www.smileinc.com
lonny@smileinc.com

 Best Speakers

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Stealth Acoustics


Stealth Acoustics - Invisible Flat-panel Speaker
Stealth Acoustics is a manufacturer of invisible speakers for whole house or home theater use. The benefit of installing a Stealth speaker is "the end of esthetic pollution".

www.stealthacoustics.com
steveo@dimensional.net

 Best Structured Wiring Distribution Devices

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Impact Acoustics


RapidRun Interconnect System
Impact Acoustics, a leading manufacturer of high-performance audio/video solutions, presents patent-pending RapidRun™ – a new cabling system that "will likely revolutionize the custom installation industry" says Audioholics.com.

www.impactacoustics.com
nroble@lastar.com

 Best Support Program

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Worthington Distribution


Worthington Distribution Total Dealer Support
Worthington Distribution’s Total Dealer Support program assists professional integrators in offering consistent and professional product solutions through training, design assistance, product specification, installation, integration and programming support.

www.worthingtondistribution.com
tom@worthdist.com

 Best Training Program

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S&S Electric


IEC-FWCC Residential Apprenticeship Program
When S&S Electric had difficulty finding skilled technicians, they decided to create their own by designing a curriculum training apprentices in the installation of residential electrical and network system products.

www.ss-electric.com
ssmith@ss-electric.com

 Best Video Displays

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InFocus Corporation


SP777
InFocus' SP777 was created for the finest dedicated home theater rooms. With gorgeous design and the most advanced technology available, it elevates and enhances the home cinema experience.

www.infocus.com
pam.judge@infocus.com

 Best Wireless Products

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Motorola Connected Home Solutions


Motorola SD4500 Advanced Digital Phone System
The Motorola SD4500 Advanced Digital Phone System ties cameras and cellular phones seamlessly to a home or office cordless phone system.

www.motorola.com
paul.alfieri@motorola.com

 Home of the Year

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Cyber Home Networks, Inc


North Salem NY Project
Cyber Home Networks strives to deliver reliable home integration products and dependable service to all of our clients.

www.cyberhomeinc.com
info@cyberhomeinc.com

 Innovation Award

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Ambiance Systems


Dog Run Warming System
Creating this dog run system was a unique solution to the client's wish to have her 18 dogs able to play outside in the winter unencumbered from the snow.

www.ambiancesystems.com
jennifer.leidig@ambiancesystems.com

 Production Home of the Year

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S&S Electric


David Weekly Homes - Smith Residence
The confines of a standard production home was no match for S&S Electric, who met the challenge of designing an advanced technology home that is easy to use.

www.ss-electric.com
ssmith@ss-electric.com

 Systems Integrator of the Year

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ETC, Inc.


ETC, Inc.
ETC is a Palm Beach County custom dealer founded by Bill Maronet in 1987. ETC's 57 dedicated employees install and service audio/video, home theater, security, telephone/networking, camera and automation systems.

etc.fm
bill@etc.fm

 Ultimate Home of the Year

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Ambiance Systems


Lake George Project
This beautiful Adirondack retreat has a deceivingly traditional interior, but what drops out of the ceiling or rises up from the floor may surprise you. A truly High Tech Cottage

www.ambiancesystems.com
jennifer.leidig@ambiancesystems.com