Recognizing groundbreaking consumer electronics technologies and installations, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in conjunction with CE Pro held the 2017 Mark of Excellence Awards at CES 2017.

Presented in an evening ceremony at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, the Mark of Excellence Awards recognize some of the best residential and commercial custom installation projects performed by professional integrators, as well as top consumer technology products and services that are primarily targeted at the custom installation channel.

The 157 entries were judged by an independent panel of industry experts. Winners of these prestigious awards receive exposure via the websites and print publications from the CTA and CE Pro.

See a gallery of all Mark of Excellence award finalists here and just the winners here.

The winners are …

Audio Product of the Year: Amplification

AudioControl, The Director Model M4800

Audio Product of the Year: Source Components

TiO, StealthStream1

Automation Device of the Year:

Control4 Corp., EA-Series Entertainment and Automation Controllers

Best Education or Support Program of the Year:

Comcast, Custom Xfinity Integration

Disruptor Award:

Middle Atlantic Products, DC Power Distribution

Energy Efficiency Product of the Year:

Whisker Labs, Connected Savings

Human Interface Product of the Year:

ELAN, ELAN 8 (Compatibility with Amazon Echo)

Control4 Corp., Control4 Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill

Installation/System Management Product of the Year:

Domotz, Domotz Pro

Lighting Control Product of the Year:

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., Lutron Connect Bridge and App

Loudspeaker of the Year: Architectural

Speakercraft, Speakercraft AIM Series 2 ATX100

Loudspeaker of the Year: Floorstanding

Definitive Technology, Definitive Technology BP9080X

Loudspeaker of the Year: Soundbar

Sony Electronics, HT-NT5 Sound Bar with Hi-Res Audio and Wireless Streaming

Loudspeaker of the Year: Subwoofer

GoldenEar Technology, GoldenEar SuperSub X Subwoofer

Media Management Product of the Year:

FIREFX 4K Media Player with Live TV

Miscellaneous Home Technology Enhancements:

DISH Network, HopperGO

Motorized Product of the Year:

AXIS, AXIS Gear

Multi-room Audio/Video Product of the Year:

RIVA Audio, RIVA ARENA

RIVA Audio, RIVA FESTIVAL

Networking Product of the Year:

Metra Home Theater Group, Velox HDMI Fiber System

Rack or Mount Product of the Year:

Nexus 21 Concealment Systems, Transcend Pull-Down Mount

Security Product of the Year:

Kwikset, Kwikset Convert

Video Display Product of the Year (Display):

Sony Electronics, XBR-65Z9D 4K HDR Ultra HD TV

Video Display Product of the Year (Screen):

EPV Screens, DarkStar eFinity

Video Product of the Year:

DISH Network, Hopper 3

Video Surveillance Product of the Year:

Ring, Ring Video Doorbell Pro

Whole-house Control Product of the Year:

URC, MX HomePro

Custom Home of the Year (installed price between $50,000 – $150,000):

TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters, 1950’s Meets the 21st Century

Andrew Lucas London, Kenwood

Health and Wellness Project of the Year:

WiHome Integration, Oakton Joy

Home of the Year Up to $50,000:

Advanced Technologies, Clark

Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year up to $50,000:

TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters, The StarLight Theatre

Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year Above $50,000:

Elite Media Solutions, A Cinephile’s Dream Theater

Innovation Award:

Electronics Design Group, 30 Park Place

Integrated Security Project of the Year:

Advanced Technologies, Clark

Lighting Control Project of the Year:

Logic Integration Inc., Huge Guest House

Luxury Home of the Year between $150,000- $300,000:

Andrew Lucas London, Hampstead

Multiroom Audio/Video Project of the Year:

Logic Integration Inc., Spicer Integrated Home

Retrofit Project of the Year up to $50,000:

Futuristic Home Inc., Bellmore NY Project

Retrofit Project of the Year Above $50,000:

Futurian Systems, Futurian Systems – Stealth Style

Specialty Project of the Year:

Logic Integration, Children’s Museum of Denver – Tree of Life

Ultimate Home of the Year above $300,000:

Logic Integration Inc., Huge Guest House

Integrator of the Year Award:

Elite Media Solutions

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