CEDIA announces the first two recipients of the CEDIA Member of Excellence designation-- UK-based installer ConnectedWorks and Homeplay, both proving commitment to craftsmanship, certification and community outreach in achieving the status.
“ConnectedWorks and Homeplay are highly respected among custom integrators,” the association says. “Their recognition as the first-ever CEDIA Member of Excellence recipients raises the bar for the rest of the industry and gives ConnectedWorks and Homeplay an honour that demonstrates to customers and peers that they are, indeed, elite CEDIA member companies.”
The CEDIA Member of Excellence selection process involves rigorous verification of company qualifications in areas including customer service (through 3 customer references from 3 projects within the last 12 months and 2 references from CEDIA Trade Supplier members) and philanthropy (by having either one CEDIA volunteer or at least one CEDIA Outreach Instructor on staff).
The company should also have a percentage (based on size) of full-time technical staff holding at least one CEDIA advanced certification, namely ESC-T, ESC-D or ESC-N Certification (does not include ESC). Finally, the company must be finalist/shortlisted or a CEDIA Award winner within the last 3 years.
Once a company is confirmed as CEDIA Advanced Member or Member of Excellence, they carry the designation through 2 renewal periods. CEDIA is currently accepting awards applications.
