Government Affairs

Our mission is to influence public policy to protect CEDIA members, the electronics industry and consumers.

Workforce Development

The future of smart home technology depends not only on the technology, but on the people who are desigining and installing it. 

Standards & Best Practices

CEDIA is committed to producing ANSI accredited standards and best practices that ensure professionalism in the industry. 

Design & Build Outreach

Learn to engage with the design and build community, providing them accredited education on Smart Home Technology topics.

Market Intelligence

Improve your business through knowledge of the latest trends statistics in the smart home industry.

Events Calendar

Search the CEDIA Calendar to locate all the up and coming events, training, including boot camps, workshops and more. 

Tech + Business Summits

Introducing the new and improved CEDIA Tech + Business Summits—the latest in innovative new technology and world-class, business- and tech-centric education to help you achieve your goals.

CEDIA Expo

CEDIA Expo brings together home tech pros and exhibitors to the leading global event for smart home technology. 

Integrated Systems Europe

ISE showcases the world's leading technology innovators and solutions providers of four days of inspiring conferences. 

Smart Home Awards

CEDIA's Smart Home Awards programs recognises the top projects, products and individuals in the smart home technology industry. 

CEDIA Online Learning

The CEDIA online learning is the leading online learning portal for all your home technology integration learning.

In-Person Training

Elevate your expertise in smart home technology with our in-person training sessions. Gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge.

Certification

CEDIA Certification is a set of credentials that reflect defined areas of knowledge in the Smart Home Technology industry. Certifications are held by the individual; you earn the certification, and you carry it with you as you continue your career.

White Papers

CEDIA white papers dive deep into applications, recommendations, and advice on a wide range of topics: from software and hardware to best practices, standards, and formats.

Tech + Business Summits

The CEDIA Tech + Business Summits are one-day events showcasing upcoming technology and future trends in the smart home industry.

Connection | Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime of innovative and visionary leadership in the smart home technology design and installation industry. Past recipients include some of the industry’s most brilliant entrepreneurs, inventors, engineers, and leaders.

The purpose is to recognise an individual who the industry deem worthy of a Lifetime Achievement Award, and is one of the highest honours an individual can receive. Since 1992, the programme has highlighted some of the industry's most influential people.

Nominations close Monday 9th June 2025.

Eligibility

This award is open to any individual from the CEDIA community, regardless of membership status..

Criteria for Judging

CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative, and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the technology design and installation industry. Nominations will be judged by the CEDIA Board of Directors based solely on the content provided on the award application.

Award Submission Requirements

The nominator must fill out the online nomination form. Upon receipt, applications become the property of CEDIA. Applications will not be returned to applicants.

Submit a nomination

Complete the form at the link below to have your nomination considered for the 2025 Lifetime Achievement award.

Nominations close Monday 9th June 2025.

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Previous Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Submit a nomination

Complete the form at the link below to have your nomination considered for the 2025 Lifetime Achievement award.

Nominations close Monday 9th June 2025.

Nominate now