CEDIA revealed the winners of the 2021 EMEA and Global CEDIA Awards at its sell-out, in-person ceremony held at Illuminate at the Science Museum in London last night (11 November).
With 375 industry professionals in attendance, and a global audience watching via a live stream, the event celebrated the best in the industry from around the world, with CEDIA EMEA members from France, India, Portugal, South Africa, and the UK taking home accolades.
The big winners of the night from the EMEA region were Macbee from India, winning a total of four awards including the Global Best Home Cinema category for the company’s ‘The Camellias’ project, and BNC Technology from South Africa who took two awards, including the Best Global Media Room award for its ‘The Arabian’ scheme.
CEDIA Board chairman, Rob Sutherland opened the event with a welcome speech. Commenting on the evening, he said: “The spectacular Illuminate at the Science Museum was a wonderful setting to acknowledge excellence in the design and application of technology from our creative and talented members.
“This was truly a special year to take home a CEDIA trophy, as we joined together for the first time since 2019, following the disruption caused by the global pandemic. Everybody celebrated the outstanding achievements of our award winners in style and we all look forward with a renewed sense of optimism to a bright and positive future ahead for our industry.”
Matt Nimmons, managing director of CEDIA EMEA presented the awards throughout the evening with help from Alex Emson and Ben Davidson from headline sponsor, Monitor Audio; Katy Bradshaw from pre-dinner drinks reception sponsor, Meridian Audio; Stephen Rhead from after party sponsor, Sonos; and Paul Foulkes, Oliver Ray, Kris Hogg, Arnaud Laborie, and Benoit Munoz representing the event’s associate sponsors KNX, LG, Samsung, and Trinnov respectively.
The full list of CEDIA EMEA and Global Award winners are:
Home Cinema Level I
Cinema Lusso (UK) – Triangles
Home Cinema Level II
Dark Side Of The Room (France) – Number 2
Home Cinema Level III
Macbee (India) – The Camellias
Integrated Home Level I
SONA (UK) – Get A Grip
Highly Commended: Future Automation Solution (India) – Shivadh Residence
Integrated Home Level II
Awicon (India) – Baymount Loft
Integrated Home Level III
Cornflake (UK) – Clink Wharf
Highly Commended: GLO AV (UK) – Dulwich Town House
Media Room Level I
Cornflake (UK) – Clink Wharf – My Other Home Cinema Room
Media Room Level II
BNC Technology (South Africa) – The Arabian
Multiple Dwelling Unit Design
Imperium Building Systems (UK) – Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
Showroom
JOOCED (UK) – The Experience
Best Dressed Rack
Macbee (India) – The Camellias
Highly Commended: SONA (UK) – Get A Grip
Best Documentation
Macbee (India) – The Camellias
Highly Commended: SONA (UK) – Get A Grip
Best Lighting
Cinema Lusso (UK) – Triangles
Most Innovative Solution
Consexto (Portugal) – Skyfall
Best Hardware
Zuma – Lumisonic
Best Software
Crestron – Crestron Home
Best Training
Snap One – Professional Certified Network Administrator Training
Best Trade Supplier
Gallo Acoustics
Life Lived Best at Home
Imperium Building Systems (UK) – Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
Technology Meets Design
Dark Side Of The Room (France) – Number 2
Best Home Cinema – Global
Macbee (India) – The Camellias
Best Media Room – Global
BNC Technology (South Africa) – The Arabian
