By CEDIA - Thu, Feb 12, 2026 - Awards, Press Releases
FISHERS, Ind. (February 12, 2026) – CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, has opened nominations for its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors an individual can receive within the global smart home technology industry.
The CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes and celebrates an individual whose career spans years of dedication, leadership, and influence. Recipients are those who are committed to supporting the industry’s growth and future direction.
“As our industry continues to grow, it’s vital that we shine a light on the people who have left a legacy in the smart home profession,” said Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA. “This award recognizes careers defined by innovation and leadership that has truly shaped the industry.”
The industry is invited to submit nominations for deserving candidates before the deadline of May 24, 2026. Please note that nominees will not be informed if they have been put forward for consideration. All entries will be reviewed by the CEDIA Board of Directors, who will select the 2026 recipient based on career achievements, leadership, and long-term impact on the smart home technology industry.
The 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be honored alongside fellow CEDIA Smart Home Award winners in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA regions. The final deadline for Integrator categories is April 12. For Business, Individual, and Manufacturer Product categories, the final deadline is May 24. The early bird deadline for Manufacturer Product categories is April 24.
Those wishing to nominate a candidate or learn more about the Lifetime Achievement Award can find further information and submission details at cedia.org/lifetime-achievement.
About CEDIA
CEDIA® is the Association for Smart Home Professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA is dedicated to advocacy, connection, and education, and fosters a thriving community as the home for smart home professionals. Globally, CEDIA advances the rights of technology integrators by working with governmental bodies; gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople for learning and networking; and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the continued growth of the smart home industry. CEDIA co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world's largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and founded CEDIA Expo, the world's largest residential technology show. Today, a community of over 30,000 CEDIA members from more than 80 countries deliver smart home technology solutions that enrich homeowners' lives. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.