The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront of innovation in the home technologies industry. The winners for 2011 are outlined below.

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(The Mark of Excellence Awards do not constitute an endorsement by CEA of companies or of their products or services.)

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Audio Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Paradigm Electronics Inc. Paradigm Reference MilleniaSub with PT-2 Wireless Transmitter The MilleniaSub is a wireless ready, dual woofer Paradigm Reference sub that boasts flexible placement, performance and affordability all in one sleek and unique cabinet.
click to enlarge		Gold Winner SmartHome UAE Z-Audio MRM Distribution Pack Product Name: (Z-Audio) Zone-Audio, table top or wall mount. Voltage: 24V. DC power supply: 110VAC-220VAC, DLP. Built-in amplification power: 50 Watts (25W+25W). Built-in radio band: RDS.  http://www.smarthomeuae.com/
Control System Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner ELAN Home Systems LLC Elan g! System ELAN g! delivers a rich user experience using a consistent interface across a wide range of devices to control A/V, heating, lighting, security, cameras, DVR, pool and irrigation systems. http://www.elanhomesystems.com/
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Universal Remote Control Inc. URC Network Keypad Solution URC's Network Keypad Solution combines the in-wall, 2-way KP-4000 keypad and MRX-1 base station. The keypad communicates with IP components via a LAN and with IR/RS-232 components via the MRX-1. http://www.universalremote.com/
Green Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Home Automation Inc. Omnistat2 with ZigBee Wireless and IHD Control HAI's Omnistat2 Thermostat outfitted with ZigBee wireless and in-home display capability for use with utility company SmartGrids. http://www.homeauto.com/
click to enlarge		Gold Winner Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. Diva C.L Dimmer This new dimmer controls halogens, incandescents, dimmable CFLs and LEDs. By installing one of these new dimmers, homeowners can reliably control the widest range of dimmable light sources available today. http://www.lutron.com/
Human Interface Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Crestron Electronics Inc. Crestron Mobile Pro G Seamlessly merging Apple iPad magic and Crestron innovation, our Mobile Pro G app turns iPad® into a powerful Crestron touch panel, enabling complete home control from anywhere in the world. http://www.crestron.com/
Installation Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Crestron Electronics Inc. Sonnex Tools Sonnex Tools is the only setup and configuration application for optimizing multiroom audio systems. Sonnex Tools simplifies and achieves optimum sound quality based on speaker profiles, acoustics and audio sources. http://www.crestron.com/
click to enlarge		Gold Winner Remote Technologies Inc. vIRsa Mouse Reducing service calls and system downtime, RTI's vIRsa Mouse IR emitter features a separate holder with flexible film adhesive, a concealable feedback LED, and actual circuit board that is translucent. http://www.rticorp.com/
Media Server of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Autonomic Controls Inc. Autonomic Mirage Media Server MMS-2 Autonomic's Mirage Media Server MMS-2 is a two-source streaming media server combining traditional media server functionality with Internet cloud technology providing users global access to content and streaming media services. http://www.autonomiccontrols.com/
click to enlarge		Gold Winner Kaleidescape Inc. Kaleidescape Blu-ray Movie Server The Kaleidescape Blu-ray movie server transforms your collection of movies into a magical experience and makes your movies available from any TV in your home. http://www.kaleidescape.com/
Multi-Room Audio/Video Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Gold Winner Crestron Electronics Inc. Sonnex Multiroom Audio System Fusing HD digital audio processing, full matrix switching and high-powered amplification, Sonnex 24X8 Multiroom Audio System delivers studio quality audiophile sound to 74 zones over a single CAT5-type wire. http://www.crestron.com/
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner NuVo Technologies LLC Freestanding Renovia A whole home audio system designed for fast, easy retrofit, without sacrificing quality or flexibility. Renovia uses a home's electrical wiring to deliver hi-fidelity audio to up-to-eight zones. http://www.nuvotechnologies.com/
Security Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Gold Winner 2Gig Technologies Inc. Go!Control Panel The first self-contained, all-in-one security and home management system with built-in touchscreen interface as well as a Z-Wave controller and GSM communicator. http://www.2gig.com/
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Home Automation Inc. Wireless Driveway Sensor Detect a vehicle in the driveway or parking area and automatically activate lighting, video surveillance and more. Incredibly simple to install - no digging or wires required! http://www.homeauto.com/
Software Application of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Crestron Electronics Inc. Crestron Mobile Pro G Seamlessly merging Apple iPad magic and Crestron innovation, our Mobile Pro® G app turns iPad into a powerful Crestron touch panel, enabling complete home control from anywhere in the world. http://www.crestron.com/
click to enlarge		Gold Winner Remote Technologies Inc. Virtual Panel The Virtual Panel PC application provides full control of an RTI system using an XP series processor. The control interface allows two-way feedback over LAN and off-site over the Internet. http://www.rticorp.com/
Speaker of the Year
click to enlarge		Gold Winner KEF Audio Ltd. T Series The KEF T Series combines the aesthetic appeal and convenience of an ultra-thin, low-profile loudspeaker with the high-definition detail, bass and dynamic performance of a superior quality loudspeaker. http://www.kef.com/
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Niles Audio Corporation ICS Ceiling Mount Loudspeakers Niles ICS ceiling mount loudspeakers are a revolutionary product lineup that offers an uncompromising combination of designer-oriented aesthetics, high quality sound performance, and ease of installation. http://www.nilesaudio.com/
Structured Wiring Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Home Automation Inc. Hi-Fi 2 by HAI Multi-Room Audio System With double the zones, more than double the power, more sources, and an all new keypad with OLED display, the Hi-Fi 2 is HAI's reinvented distributed audio system. http://www.homeauto.com/
click to enlarge		Gold Winner Motorola-Broadband Communications Sector Motorola SBG6580 Motorola's SBG6580 helps deliver innovative, ultra-broadband data services and advanced high-bandwidth home networking to your premium customers. http://www.motorola.com/broadband
Video Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Crestron Electronics Inc. 32X32 DigitalMedia Switcher Crestron 32X32 DigitalMedia Switcher allows virtually any mix of analog and true HD digital audio/video sources to be distributed throughout a home, all over a single shielded copper wire. http://www.crestron.com/
click to enlarge		Gold Winner Runco Runco 3Dimension Series D-73d The Runco D-73d utilizes Constant Stereoscopic Video (CSV) 3D, delivering both a spectacular 2D and 3D viewing experience with zero compromise, enabling an immersive, big-screen experience in your own home. http://www.runco.com/
Wireless Product of the Year
click to enlarge		Platinum Winner Crestron Electronics Inc. PTX3 Prodigy Handheld Touchpanel The ultimate handheld remote featuring a brilliant 2.8" video touchscreen, enhanced Wi-Fi performance, incredible battery life, and Instant-Waking. PTX3 roams the house, ensuring high-speed two-way wireless control and streaming http://www.crestron.com/
click to enlarge		Gold Winner ZuniDigital Inc. ZuniConnect ZuniConnect Travel is a lightweight portable 802.11N router with a built-in intelligent USB charging station. Small, lightweight, and powerful, ZuniConnect keeps your devices charged and connected at the same time. http://www.zunidigital.com/