CEDIA has opened nominations for its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes and celebrates an individual whose career spans years of dedication, leadership, and influence. Recipients are those who are committed to supporting the industry’s growth and future direction.
The industry is invited to submit nominations for deserving candidates before the deadline of May 24, 2026. Please note that nominees will not be informed if they have been put forward for consideration. All entries will be reviewed by the CEDIA Board of Directors, who will select the 2026 recipient based on career achievements, leadership, and long-term impact on the smart home technology industry.
The 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be honored alongside fellow CEDIA Smart Home Award winners in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA regions. The final deadline for Integrator categories is April 12. For Business, Individual, and Manufacturer Product categories, the final deadline is May 24. The early bird deadline for Manufacturer Product categories is April 24.
Those wishing to nominate a candidate or learn more about the Lifetime Achievement Award can find further information and submission details at cedia.org/lifetime-achievement.
See also: CEDIA 2026 Smart Home Awards Now Accepting Submissions
