CEDIA Expo awards programs spotlight a range of achievements in residential systems integration, from product breakthroughs to fully realized smart‑home projects, as the trade show kicks off in Denver this September.
Wide‑range honors reflect the industry’s breadth
The event’s awards portfolio covers several categories. The CEDIA Smart Home Awards recognize individual projects, innovative products and notable professionals who push the boundaries of connected living. Winners are celebrated at a free ceremony that includes a plated dinner for all attendees.
“The CEDIA Smart Home Awards provide an opportunity to recognize the exceptional talent, dedication, and accomplishments that drive the smart home industry forward,” said Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDA. He added that the honors “spotlight the outstanding professionals and projects that are raising the standard for connected living.”
New for 2026, the Best Booth Awards evaluate the design and storytelling of exhibitor spaces on the show floor. The inaugural winners are chosen for immersive displays and strong visitor engagement. A People’s Choice Award also lets attendees vote for their favorite exhibitor, adding a popular‑vote element to the program.
Product and project recognitions target integrators
The Best Product Awards focus on technologies that aid professional installers. Entries span automation, networking, audio, video, lighting, security, energy management and emerging fields. By highlighting solutions that combine technical merit with real‑world installation benefits, the awards give integrators a glimpse of tools shaping next‑generation homes.
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The Home of the Year Awards honor complete residential installations that blend luxury, entertainment, wellness and automation. Winning projects illustrate how coordinated effort among integrators, manufacturers, architects and homeowners can improve everyday living.
Integration Awards broaden the scope further, acknowledging work in corporate, educational, hospitality and worship environments. These recognitions highlight the expanding role of integrators in crafting intelligent, user‑centric spaces.
Judges from across the sector evaluate submissions based on design quality, performance and value to integrators. The ceremony, held at the end of the event, draws a sizable audience eager to see which products and projects rise to the top.
Overall, the awards program remains a central feature of the expo, offering both recognition and insight into the technologies that will define residential integration in the coming years.
