WINTER PARK, FL — Sept. 25, 2025 — ZIO, a nationally recognized design-build technology integrator, has been honored with multiple prestigious awards at CEDIA Expo 2025, establishing the Winter Park-based firm as a leader in smart home integration, lighting control, and AV design.
The firm’s Modern Lakefront Intelligent Estate project in Windermere, FL earned top recognition across three of the most respected industry award programs:
2025 CEDIA Smart Home Awards:
The CEDIA Smart Home Awards celebrate design and integration excellence across the smart home industry, judged by a panel of independent experts. ZIO won in the Smart Home Integrator Category – Global & Americas:
- Global Integrated Home – Winner
- Best Integrated Home Level IV (Americas) – Winner
- Excellence in Rack Building & Design – Winner
- Excellence in Documentation – Honorable Mention
- Excellence in Lighting – Honorable Mention
CE Pro 2025 Home of the Year Awards:
The CE Pro Home of the Year Awards recognize outstanding integration firms across North America for innovation, client experience, and business performance.
- Best Lighting Control Project – Silver Winner
- Best Kitchen & Bath – Bronze Winner
- Best Rack/Equipment Room – Bronze Winner
Technology Designer Performance Home Awards 2025:
The Technology Designer Performance Home Awards honor visionary designs driving the future of smart living.
Best Design – Winner
A Modern Masterpiece of Smart Technology Integration
ZIO’s award-winning Windermere project is a 15,000-square-foot lakefront estate that exemplifies intelligent design and thoughtful execution. The home features one of Florida’s largest Lutron Ketra installations, ceiling-recessed automated shades with Josh.ai voice control, a fully immersive custom cinema, and meticulous documentation and rack engineering that supported flawless integration across all trades.
“Winning these awards for a project right here in Central Florida is incredibly meaningful to us,” said Peter Shipp, ZIO Principal. “This home showcases what’s possible when technology is integrated with design intent from the start. It reflects our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and delivering smart solutions that feel as good as they perform.”
A Track Record of Innovation and Growth
ZIO’s recognition at CEDIA Expo 2025 follows another major win earlier this year with the ABC Golden Eagle Award for its AV and lighting control work at the Conrad Resort at Evermore Orlando. Together, these accolades span residential, hospitality, and commercial categories, demonstrating ZIO’s versatility and leadership in systems integration.
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About ZIO
ZIO makes smart technology simple by designing and installing integrated audio, video, shading, and lighting control systems that align with each client’s needs, budget, and design intent. With over 25 years in business, the company has grown from luxury residential roots into a trusted design-build partner for hospitality and commercial projects nationwide. Across every market, ZIO’s focus is consistent: bridging operational efficiency with an elevated user experience. From design and procurement to installation, programming, and support, the ZIO proven process delivers intuitive, reliable solutions that enhance each space and allow clients to focus on what matters most.
