Submissions are now being accepted for the 2022 Smart Home Division Mark of Excellence Awards program, presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Submissions are collected September – November and are judged in December. The winners will be recognized in a digital profile on CTA.tech that will be amplified to audiences across social media, newsletters and more.
The awards recognize some of the best residential and commercial custom installation projects performed by integrators, as well as top consumer technology products and services that are primarily targeted at the custom installation channel. Each year, manufacturers, distributors and systems integrators enter to compete for the coveted awards.
There are 21 different product categories manufacturers may submit for, including emerging technologies/IoT, best education or support program, outdoor living product of the year, and many more.
Meanwhile, custom installers can select from 6 categories to submit projects ranging from smart home office, health and wellness, and home theater.Â
Nominations are also accepted for Integrator of the Year and have no entry free associated with submissions.
Remember, if you enter a product submission, the product must have been released within 12 months prior to the award announcement date (September 20, 2021) or planned to be released within the next six months after the awards announcement date.Â
Each category has a judging team of systems integrators, manufacturers, members of the trade press or industry consultants. Each entry is given a numeric score. The top-scoring entries in each category will be named finalists.
2022 Mark of Excellence Awards Entry Info
All entries receive:
- Coverage in the March 2022 print edition of CE Pro magazine
- Exposure on the official CTA website, CTA.techÂ
- Coverage on cepro.com
In addition to the above benefits, all winners receive:
- Recognition during the Smart Home Mark of Excellence Awards ceremony, taking place January 6 at CES 2022.Â
- A Mark of Excellence Award trophyÂ
- A special winner logo to showcase their winÂ
- Industry-wide recognition and media attention through a  CE Pro press releaseÂ
- Promotion in CTA member newsletter and CTA SmartBrief
2022 Mark of Excellence Deadlines:
- September 20, 2021 – Submissions Open
- October 15, 2021 – Early-Bird Pricing Ends
- November 12, 2021 – Deadline for Submissions
2022 Mark of Excellence Fees:
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Project Submission
The project must have been completed within 12 months before the awards program announcement date (Sept. 20, 2021).
Product Submissions
The product must have been released within 12 months before the award announcement date (Sept. 20, 2021), or planned to be released within 6 months after the awards program announcement date (March 20, 2022).
Pay First!
There is a lot that goes into each submission and not much time to enter, so we’ve made this year’s program application easier with “pay first.” Pay to enter now (without completing the whole submission process); then come back at any time before the deadline to finalize your entry!
