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Public Voting and Judging has concluded.

Check back on 10/22/2024 for the reveal of our winners list.

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2024 Press Release
The fourth annual 2024 ResTech Innovation Awards, from Residential Tech Today magazine, spotlight the manufacturers at the forefront of addressing today’s significant challenges and predicting tomorrow’s needs within the residential technology integration industry. This prestigious competition draws participation from esteemed brands and ambitious newcomers alike. It stands as one of the industry’s most coveted accolades for innovation. 

These prestigious awards offer the opportunity for your organization to be nationally recognized as a leader within the industry.

Any manufacturer of residential tech products, systems, or solutions may apply. Entries should relate to activities conducted from October 2023 – November 2024.

Enter early and save/early bird discount:​

Submitted April 15 - April 30

$425

Submitted May 1 - May 15

$500

Submitted May 16 - August 19

$549

Submitted between May 16 - July 22 - $535

WHY ENTER?

  • Third-Party Validation: Honor your team and elevate your brand affordably.
  • Insightful Process: Crafting entries highlights your company’s key achievements, useful across your marketing.
  • Open to All: From startups to industry giants, everyone has an equal shot at winning.
  • Publicity and Peer and Client Visibility: Get your work in front of industry experts and potential clients, with awards for various innovations.
  • Prominent Exposure & Promotion: Winners enjoy extensive promotional support and are celebrated online, enhancing brand presence and gaining significant visibility within the industry.
  • Impressive Trophy: A ResTech Award is a mark of excellence that impresses stakeholders, partners, and clients alike.
  • Exclusive Tools: Winners receive free promotional materials and a badge of honor to highlight their achievement.

Judging Criteria:

Shortlist selections are evaluated based on:

  • Attention to detail in submission

  • Essential criteria of innovation (Impact, Unique Selling Proposition, Key Metrics, etc.)

Finalists are evaluated and selected using 70/30 weighting (Judges panel evaluations 70% and public voting 30%)

Tips & Suggestions:

  • Be sure to carefully and thoughtfully fill out all required fields.

  • Images, videos, and supporting documents are welcome.

  • You may submit more than one entry form so long as each entry represents a different product or service (no maximum # of entries).

  • Save these dates on your team’s marketing calendar, as graphics and information will be provided to those selected on the shortlist for promotional use during the public voting phase.

Awards Timeline

Entry Phase 4/15-8/19

Shortlist Confirmed 8/26

Public Voting 9/3-10/9

Judge's Review 9/3-10/9

Winners Announced 10/15/2024

Restech Innovation Awards Judge's Panel

Jeremy Glowacki

Jeremy Głowacki

Executive Editor,
Residential Tech Today

Jeremy's Bio
Jeremy Głowacki

Residential Tech Today’s executive editor Jeremy Glowacki is an editorial veteran with more than 20 years of professional experience with numerous publications. In 2000, he helped create and launch Residential Systems, a business and technology magazine for the custom integration business. He served as day-to-day editor of that title and content director of the CEDIA Daily, Systems Contractor News, and several other B2B titles until joining Innovative Properties Worldwide in 2018. Jeremy was named a CEDIA Fellow in 2012.

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Jay Basen

Silver Certified Crestron Programmer

Jay's Bio
Jay Basen

Jay Basen is retired from his 40-year career in professional software development, but he still keeps his tech skills sharp with special projects and product reviews. During his time in the industry, the Silver Certified Crestron programmer specialized in the design, development, and installation of automation, building management, and energy management systems for residential and commercial buildings. 

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Henry Clifford

Livewire

Henry's Bio
Henry Clifford

Henry Clifford founded Richmond, VA-based Livewire in 2001 to meet the growing demand for technologically integrated homes and businesses. In 2018, he co-founded Parasol, a remote service support company, and has served on the CEDIA Board of Directors. His latest venture was the recent launch of IntegrateU, a professional onboarding service for the custom integration industry. 

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Michael Heiss

CEDIA Fellow, recipient of CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Michael's Bio
Michael Heiss

Michael Heiss is a former product and marketing executive at Harman International, responsible for many breakthrough audio and video products. Additionally, he was a promotion manager at NBC and a key player in hotel in-room movie development, eventually leading to him creating the first nationwide movie rental service for Beta and VHS cassettes. Heiss served two terms on the CEDIA Board and led their Technology Council. He is also a CEDIA Fellow, recipient of CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a member of the TV Academy, the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and a Life Member of both IEEE and SMPTE.

Award entries must be paid in full to be considered valid.

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