DENVER (September 9, 2007) — The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has recognized a handful of its members for their achievements and service to CEDIA and the electronic systems industry with its Electronic Lifestyles Industry Awards. Executive Director Don Gilpin presented the awards at the organization’s annual banquet during the CEDIA EXPO 2007 trade show held in Denver.
Of note, George Feldstein of Crestron Electronics, Inc. received the CEDIA 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative, and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the residential electronic systems industry.
2007 Lifetime Achievement Award
George Feldstein, Crestron Electronics, Inc. — Rockleigh, NJ
2007 Residential Electronic Systems Contractor Volunteer of the Year
Ray Lepper, Home Media Stores L.C. — Midlothian, VA
2007 Manufacturer Volunteer of the Year
Joaquin Rivera, Stewart Filmscreen — Torrance, CA
2007 Sales Representative of the Year
Don St. Peters, St. Peters Sales Agency, Inc. — Indianapolis, IN
2007 Electronic Systems Contractor of the Year
Logic Integration — Englewood, CO
2007 Electronic Systems Technician of the Year
Mike Musgrave, Audio/Video Entertainment — Laguna Niguel, CA
CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s Web site at www.cedia.org.