Washington, DC - The Home Automation & Networking Association (HANA) announced the winners of its Mark of Excellence Awards on Thursday, March 8, 2001 at The Peabody Orlando in Orlando, Florida during the Electronic House Expo/Spring 2001. Co-sponsored by CEPro, Electronic House, and Home Systems magazines, the Mark of Excellence Awards recognize products and companies in the forefront of innovation in the home automation industry. The winners for 2001 are outlined below.

2001 Product Categories

Home Networking/Residential Gateway - New Construction
Home Director - Home Director Network Connection Center

www.homedirector.com
The Network Connection Center is the `nerve center´ of a home wiring system for advanced voice, video and data throughout the home, providing an intelligent link for entertainment and communication.

Home Networking/Residential Gateway - Retrofit/"No New Wires"
Intel - Anypoint

www.intel.com/anypoint
Connect your PCs with an Intel AnyPoint Home Network. Now everyone in your home can surf the Internet at the same time using only one Internet account.

Installation Tool
Microtest, Inc. - Microscanner

www.microtest.com
The Microscanner Pro is a network cable verification and toubleshooting tool designed specifically for home networking professionals, datacom specialists and IT/network managers.

Enabling Technology
emWare - EMIT Software

www.emware.com
emWare's EMIT software allows the world to connect and interface with everyday devices found in businesses and homes, unlocking new information to improve the way people work and live.

Home Control & Networking Software
BeAtHome - BeAtHome System
www.BeAtHome.com
BeAtHome is an Internet-based home automation, services, and security system. It directs wireless devices in the home, allowing homeowners to manage their home from anywhere in the world, via the Internet.

"Whole-House" Automation Systems
Crestron - Isys touchpanel control system

www.crestron.com
The Crestron Isys touchpanel control system is a revolutionary concept in control and user interface. Isys provides a true global control system capable of operating any number of devices, anywhere in the home, via the Internet.

"Sub-System" Automation Systems
Interlogix Security & Life Safety -- Advent Home Navigator

www.itii.com
This powerful system offers everything you need for the most demanding intrusion, fire and environmental installations. Plus it acts as the heart and soul of home control systems like Panja and Crestron. So lighting, HVAC, appliances, entertainment systems, and security all work in total harmony.

2001 Customer Service Categories

Dealer/Installer Support Program (Mktg. or Tech.)
ADI - ADINET

www.adilink.com
ADIÕs e-Commerce website is designed to allow dealers secure access to `real-time´ price and inventory information any time of the day or night. It´s one of many dealer support services offered by ADI.

Builder/Developer/Consumer Support Program (Mktg.)
Home Director
www.homedirector.com
A comprehensive support program supporting a rapidly growing national network of more than 170 developers and builders who install Home Director products in new homes.

2001 Dealer Categories

Estate Home System
ETC, Inc.
This 20,000 square foot luxury home has the very best in sophisticated technology by Crestron, HAI and LiteTouch which allows simple use of the systems by aesthetically pleasing controls.

Multifamily Dwelling/Student Housing
Infinisys - Manor Row Apartments
www.infinisysinc.com
Each Manor Row Apartment Home provides residents with advanced infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, video, Internet, home theater, security, and energy management- the initial offerings of a growing array of services. As technology evolves, we can offer the latest electronic conveniences.

Planned Community
OnQ Technologies - Centennial

www.onqtech.com
Centennial is a 360-acre, 900-home master-planned village that provides state-of-the-art technology including high-speed Internet access through a community intranet, in-home structured wiring, and complete bundled services to homeowners.

Specialty Home (Vacation, Disabled, etc.)
Sawyers Control Systems - Home Office

A striking energy efficient Home Office that combines architectural function with cutting edge electronics. Security, Fire, Lighting, Satellite, Structured wiring, and a multi-zone audio system create an electronic showcase for the millennium.

Show Home / Demonstration Home
Intelligent Home Systems - The Robbins Residence

www.IntelligentHomeSystems.com
This 8,500 sq. ft. Mediterranean style home is totally integrated with lighting and scene control, advanced security system, whole house audio and video distribution, dedicated home theatre, and much more all completely controlled by the Panja Landmark System.

2001 Operations Categories

Dealer of the Year

Audio/Video Entertainment, Inc.
Established in 1986, Audio/Video Entertainment, Inc. is a THX-certified custom electronic lifestyle design and installation firm specializing in whole-house audio, structured wiring, networking, automation, and home theater system integration.

2001 Leadership Award

EH Events & Education
www.electronichouse.com
The HANA Leadership Award is bestowed on a company which best personifies industry leadership. As the trade association of the home automation field, the Home Automation & Networking Association has elected to acknowledge these leaders, and in doing so bestows one award annually on the company and its executives. The winning firm is recognized for its leadership, time and financial contributions to the home automation and networking industry, with special recognition to individuals at that company who have made a personal contribution to the industry and the Association as true industry leaders.

(A Mark of Excellence Award does not constitute an endorsement by HANA of companies or of their products or services.)