Mark of Excellence Awards Winners Announced at CES 2019

Recognizing the finest achievements in custom installation and the best new custom-installation-targeted products and installations the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in conjunction with CE Pro magazine announced the winners of the 2019 TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards at CES 2019, Las Vegas.

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

The 168 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 Consumer Technology Association and CE Pro.

Check out all of the entries here! 

Manufacturer Awards:

Audio Product of the Year: Amplification:
AudioControl CM4-750, AudioControl

Audio Product of the Year: Source Components:
STR-DN1080 | Sony Electronics Inc.

Automation Device of the Year:
LeakSmart | Leaksmart

Best Education or Support Program of the Year:
The Alarm.com Academy | Alarm.com

Disruptor Award: 
AirTV | AirTV LLC
XBR-A9F | Sony Electronics Inc.

Emerging Technologies:
Cherry Home: Senior Home Care AI | Cherry Home

Energy Efficiency Product of the Year:
Explorer® Mini | Venstar  

Human Interface Product of the Year:
Crestron Handheld Touch Screen Remote | Crestron Electronics Inc.

Installation/System Management Product of the Year:
RTiQ Intelligent Remote Monitoring Solution | RTI

Lighting Control Product of the Year:
NOON Home Lighting System | NOON Home

Loudspeaker of the Year: Architectural:
Savant Micro Aperture Speakers | SAVANT

Loudspeaker of the Year: Outdoor
12.0 Line Source Bollard  | Coastal Source

Loudspeaker of the Year: Soundbar:
Polk Audio Command Bar | Polk Audio

Miscellaneous Home Technology Enhancements:
LG Combination Double Wall Oven | LG Electronics
Luraco iRobotics 7 PLUS Medical Massage Chair | Luraco Technologies, Inc.
PSB-1 Voice Assistant Balun (pair) | Transformative Engineering

Multi-room Audio/Video Product of the Year:
Binary™ 900 Series 4K Ultra HD Media over IP | SnapAV

Networking Product of the Year:
Araknis Networks® 310 Series Router | SnapAV

Rack or Mount Product of the Year:
Ultra-Slim-Profile Motorized Diverter Shade Bracket  | Crestron Electronics, Inc. & Osbee Industries, Inc.

Security Product of the Year:
Smart Signal | Alarm.com

Video Display Product of the Year (Display):
LG SIGNATURE 65-inch Rollable OLED 4K TV (Model 65R9) | LG Electron

Video Display Product of the Year (Screen):
Parallax 2.3 | Da-Lite

Video Product of the Year:
Rayva Origami Turnkey Home Theater | Rayva

Video Surveillance Product of the Year:
ELAN Surveillance Line  | Nortek Security & Control

Whole-house Control Product of the Year:
Crestron Pyng® OS 2 | Crestron Electronics Inc.

Project Awards:

Custom Home of the Year (installed price between $50,000 – $150,000):
HD2020 | Villa Olivia

Health and Wellness Project of the Year:
Nortek Security & Control | Custom Smart Home for Wounded Warrior U.S. Marine Corps Major Eric Burkett 

Home of the Year Up to $50,000:
TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters Park City Modern

Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year up to $50,000:
TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters  USS Iaconoe

Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year $50,000 – $150,000:
DSI Los Angeles Media Room

Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year $150,000+:
Osbee Industries, Inc. | Osbee’s Enchanted Theater

Innovation Award:
Admit One, Inc. The Radio

Integrated Security Project of the Year:
Advanced Technologies  | Rainey

Lighting Control Project of the Year:
EAGLE SENTRY | Lindsey Colorbeam

Luxury Home of the Year between $150,000- $300,000:
Automation Design + Entertainment Modern Lakefront Oasis

Multiroom Audio/Video Project of the Year:
Advanced Integrated Controls Beauty on the Bluff

Retrofit Project of the Year:
DSI Los Angeles Retrofit Project

Specialty Project of the Year:
Miestro Home Integration Making the Team

Ultimate Home of the Year above $300,000:
Service Tech Audio Visual | Villa Stallarum

Integrator of the Year Award:
Wipliance