Sep 3, 2026 • Last Updated: Sep 7, 2026 • Press Releases
CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas. Reflecting the innovative and professional spirit of the smart home industry, this year’s theme "Beyond What You See" captured the outstanding achievements in innovation, technical excellence, and design.
Supported by headline sponsor Lutron, category sponsor AVPro Global, and sponsors DMF and Kohler, this year’s award winners were revealed as the industry gathered for CEDIA Expo in Denver. The Mile High Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center was filled with celebration as the top businesses, individuals, products, and projects were honored.
“Once again, the CEDIA Smart Home Awards continue to highlight the incredible dedication, creativity, and passion across our industry,” said Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA. “This year’s winners demonstrate how far the sector has come, and where it is heading. From outstanding projects and innovative products to exceptional businesses, the caliber of this year’s entries makes me immensely proud of our industry and the people driving it forward.”
This year’s winners are as follows:
PROJECT CATEGORIES
Best Integrated Home Level I
Winner: Lima Sound Contractors SAC, Apartment T (Peru)
Best Integrated Home Level II
Winner: SmartTouchUSA, Washington DC Home with a Voice (US)
Honorable Mention: Petrone Technology Group, Edge Theory (US)
Best Integrated Home Level III
Winner: HAAS Home Technologies, Casa de Verano (US)
Best Home Cinema Level I
Winner: Casaplex, Sunset Lounge (US)
Best Home Cinema Level II
Winner: Audio Images (Henry's Audio Visual Solutions), Pinnacle Cinema (US)
Honorable Mention: Audio Images (Henry's Audio Visual Solutions), Avalon Cinema (US)
Honorable Mention: HAAS Home Technologies, Casa de Verano (US)
Technology Beyond the Home
Winner: Petrone Technology Group, National Polo Center (US)
Technology Meets Design
Winner: HAAS Home Technologies, Casa de Verano (US)
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
Excellence in Business – Integrator
Winner: Aspire Audio Video Solutions, LLC, (US)
Excellence In Business – Trade Supplier
Winner: OneVision Resources (US)
Honorable Mention: DMF Lighting (US)
Excellence in Experience Center Innovation – Integrator
Winner: HTS, Home Technology Solutions Showroom (US)
GLOBAL PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Best New Hardware Winners:
AudioControl - Hyperion APR-16
AudioControl - Hyperion Axis10 10-Channel eARC AoIP Processor
Coastal Source - VIA™ Intelligent Outdoor Lighting System
Crestron Electronics - Crestron Cevo Mini Remote
DMF Lighting - Artafex 1
HK Lighting - HK Luxury In-Grade Series
Storm Audio - EVO One
Kaleidescape, Inc. - Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player
Lutron Electronics - Aviena Keypad
Samsung Electronics America - Samsung 130” Micro RGB TV
Sony Consumer Integrated Systems - BRAVIA 9 II TRUE RGB TV
Best New Software Winners:
Crestron Electronics - Crestron Configure Pro
Lutron Electronics - Lutron Shades Visualizer for Lutron Luxury Experience App
Savant Systems, LLC - Savant AI
Product Hall of Fame Inductees
DMF Lighting, DMF 4” Downlighting System
Sonance, Invisible Series
Sonance, Visual Performance Series Ultra Thin-line
WALL-SMART Ltd, WALL-SMART Universal Access Point Mount
Wisdom Audio, Sage Series ICS7a
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
Best Sales Representative
Winner: TJ Morgan, OneVision Resources (US)
Best Newcomer
Winner: Weslie Kliment - Luxury Integrated Technologies (US)
Best Technician
Winner: Chris Lambrecht - CWAV LLC (US)
Advocacy Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Will Breaux (US)
Education Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Andy Bull (Ireland)
Certification Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Gabi Hughes (UK)
New Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Nicholas Beatty (US)
Standards Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Tom Dellicompagni (UK)
Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Adam Pelz (US)
Workforce Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Shawn Lemay (US)
Fellows
Recipient: Dave Tkachuk (US)
Recipient: Gordon van Zuiden (US)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipient: Peter Lyngdorf (Denmark)
The global judging panel was impressed by the high level of commitment and attention to detail shown by integrators, manufacturers, and individuals alike. The full list of judges can be found on the CEDIA website: Awards Judges | CEDIA Awards. We thank them for their time and dedication to the CEDIA Smart Home Awards program.
The remaining regional award ceremonies will take place in EMEA on Oct. 23 and in APAC on Oct. 28. To find out more about the winners from this year’s Americas ceremony, please visit cedia.org/awards.
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. CEDIA also produces The Integration Conversation podcast, sharing insights and perspectives from industry leaders, and offers a dedicated CEDIA Membership App to connect, inform, and support professionals worldwide. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.