RECOGNIZING TECHNOLOGY LEADING THE WAY AT CEDIA 2026
CEDIA Expo 2026 is back and with it comes the Best of Show Awards, presented by leading brands within the industry — Residential Systems, TWICE and What Hi-Fi? This prestigious awards program gives your company the opportunity to stand apart among other technology brands.
The Best of Show Awards at CEDIA 2025 will be judged by a panel of industry experts and awarded by the publishers of Residential Systems, TWICE and What Hi-Fi? magazines. The nomination deadline has recently been extended to August 21, 2026 - don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Browse this site for more details on the awards including FAQs, benefits for entering, how the nomination process works, and more details on which publication to enter into, or click the button below to begin your nomination today.
ENTRY FEES: $625.00 per entry
ENTRY DEADLINE: 23:59 ET on August 21, 2026
AWARD BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
There are a whole host of benefits for entering the Best of Show Awards at CEDIA 2025. Below are just a few that you will receive, both as a nominee and as a winner:
- All entries will receive a fully licensed nominee badge to use in both digital and print promotions.
- Dedicated editorial coverage across participating brands. As a winning entry, you will receive promotional coverage across social media, websites, newsletters and magazines from the official award brands - Residential Systems, TWICE and What Hi-Fi?
- Winner marketing assets to further promote your success. You will receive an official award winner's badge, fully licensed to be used with your winning product both domestically and overseas at no additional cost in addition to a winners social assets.
- Crystal glass trophies to display your win. Individual trophies will be sent directly to winners after CEDIA, so you can continue celebrating your success after the show!
ENTRY PROCESS
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Click the button below to start your entry. This will take you to our separate registration form to submit your nomination.
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If your product or solution is being exhibited on the show floor at CEDIA Expo 2026, start telling us about it today!
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Enter the exhibiting company's details and information about your product, including a 500-word description, product image and URL.
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If you would like to amplify your nominated product through the show daily, or our other digital channels, you can select one of our amplification packages. Our sales team will then be in touch with further details!
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After creating your first nomination, you can either choose to submit just the one entry, or create a new entry for a different product altogether, there is no limit to the number of entries you submit.
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Submit your entry/entries and download your nominee badge from the link provided on the confirmation page.
