CEDIA Expo will present five awards programs at its 2026 show in Denver, recognizing achievement across products, projects and people in the residential and light commercial systems integration industry. The awards span the CEDIA Smart Home Awards, the new Best Booth Awards, the BEST Product Awards, the Home of the Year Awards and the Integration Awards. Together they highlight the work of integrators, installers, designers and manufacturers who shape connected homes and integrated spaces.
The show returns to the Colorado Convention Center from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
Key Things to Know
- CEDIA Expo 2026 will present five awards programs during the show in Denver.
- The Best Booth Awards debut in 2026 and include a new People’s Choice Award voted on by attendees.
- The CEDIA Smart Home Awards ceremony is free to attend, and a plated dinner is included for all guests.
- The awards cover products, residential projects, commercial installations, individuals and exhibitor booths.
- CEDIA Expo runs Sept. 1-4, 2026 at the Colorado Convention Center.
What Are the CEDIA Smart Home Awards?
The CEDIA Smart Home Awards recognize professionals across the industry for the creativity, expertise and innovation shaping connected living. The program honors outstanding projects, innovative products and the individuals behind them. It reflects the smart home community’s focus on quality and the growing possibilities of smart home technology.
The ceremony is free to attend, and a plated dinner is included for all guests.
“The CEDIA Smart Home Awards provide an opportunity to recognize the exceptional talent, dedication and accomplishments that drive the smart home industry forward,” says Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA. “They spotlight the outstanding professionals and projects that are raising the standard for connected living, highlighting exceptional design, technical achievement and the ability to deliver seamless, personalized experiences through smart home technology. These awards celebrate the vision and craftsmanship that continue to shape the future of the industry.”
What Are the Best Booth Awards, New in 2026?
The Best Booth Awards are new at CEDIA Expo 2026 and celebrate the exhibitors who bring the show floor to life. Booth design takes months of planning, and the inaugural program recognizes outstanding designs, product storytelling and attendee engagement. Exhibitors put considerable work into how they present their products and brands, and these awards give that effort direct recognition.
Attendees can also take part in the new People’s Choice Award, voting for their favorite exhibitors on the show floor.
What Do the BEST Product Awards Honor?
The BEST Product Awards recognize the technologies and solutions advancing residential integration. The program highlights manufacturers whose products show innovation, performance, design and practical value for professional integrators. Categories span automation, networking, audio, video, lighting, security, energy management and emerging technologies.
By recognizing products that deliver both technical achievement and real-world installation benefits, the awards point to the technologies shaping the next generation of connected homes.
What Do the Home of the Year Awards Celebrate?
The Home of the Year Awards celebrate the craftsmanship and technical expertise behind the industry’s most exceptional residential projects. Winning entries range from luxury smart homes and immersive entertainment spaces to advanced lighting, security, wellness and automation installations. Each shows how thoughtfully integrated technology can improve daily life at home.
The program also recognizes the collaboration between integrators, manufacturers, architects, designers and homeowners that brings these projects together.
What Do the Integration Awards Recognize?
The Integration Awards recognize the work integrators do to deliver impactful solutions across vertical markets and technology categories. Winning projects come from corporate spaces, education facilities, hospitality venues, entertainment spaces, houses of worship and immersive experiences. They show the evolving role integrators play in building connected, intelligent environments.
The awards honor the expertise behind these projects and the ability to bring technology, architecture and user experience together.
Why Do These Awards Matter to the Industry?
These awards give exhibitors and professionals recognition from respected industry judges while highlighting the innovation shaping the future of integration. They mark some of the most anticipated moments at CEDIA Expo, spotlighting the products, projects and people driving the industry forward. Winners also gain visibility among customers, partners and peers.
“As the premier gathering place for smart home professionals, integrators and technology leaders, CEDIA Expo provides a platform where groundbreaking solutions, exceptional projects and industry talent are recognized,” says Jason McGraw, group vice president and show director of CEDIA Expo. “These awards celebrate the accomplishments driving the future of connected experiences while giving winners valuable visibility among customers, partners and peers.”
When and Where Is CEDIA Expo 2026?
CEDIA Expo returns to Denver from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at the Colorado Convention Center. The show remains the gathering place for North American residential and light commercial systems integration professionals. Register today!