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AVI Wins the Coveted Integrator of the Year Honors!
Mark of Excellence Winner; Integrator of the year

Announced on March 14, 2008, Audio Video Interiors wins the Mark of Excellence Award - for "Integrator of the Year".

TechHome Integrator of the Year (formerly Systems Integrator of the Year)
This award recognizes the best systems integrator company in our industry. The company receiving this award exhibits outstanding business success and comprehensive technical skills, shows exceptional quality in their professional installations, and is an example of leadership within their community and/or industry.

The Mark of Excellence Awards program, presented by CEA's TechHome Division, recognizes the best in custom home electronics products, services, and installed technology. Each year, manufacturers, distributors, and systems integrators enter to compete in award categories for this coveted honor judged by independent experts within the industry.

The Mark of Excellence Awards program culminated with the announcement of the winners at the Mark of Excellence Awards Dinner, held during the EHX (Electronic House Expo) Spring event in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. Accepting the award on behalf of the team at Audio Video Interiors was Michael A. Pope, President.  "This award is special because it not only exemplifies the excellent installations that our team does but it also acknowledges their willingness to contribute to our community.  Winning a Mark of Excellence award is rewarding because the winner is selected by a panel of experts from the manufacturer, integrator, and industry sectors."

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) membership unites 2,200 companies within the U.S. consumer technology industry. Tap into valuable and innovative member-only resources: exclusive information and unparalleled market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, exposure in extensive promotional programs, and representation from the voice of the industry, CEA, promoting and advancing member needs and interests. Invest in the Consumer Electronics Association to strengthen your business' future and to help ensure technology's brightest future.

 

 

 

See more details on CEA's web site : http://www.ce.org/Events/Awards/5134.asp

Akron Children's Hospital
Ryan and Karla Tucker posing at the Elf Fundraiser that they helped sponsor.

On Thursday, July 26, 2007, Audio Video Interiors hosted a Fund Raiser Event at our award-winning Design Center.  In conjunction with the Elf Foundation, Audio Video Interiors is donating a "Room of Magic" (Dedicated Theater Room) to the Akron Children's Hospital. This complimentary gift of a "Room of Magic" will allow sick children to briefly escape hospital life and enjoy a delightful evening of laughter and intrique.

We were joined by Ryan Tucker, Offensive Lineman for the Cleveland Browns, and other notable Cleveland and Akron guests.  The event featured an auction,  hors d'oeuvres, and great company...and most important of all, it benefited the children of our community!

All money raised went to the Elf Foundation in support of our project.


Audio Video Interiors has been involved in this project for two years.  "When I first became involved with Elf, I had no idea how compelling the project would turn out to be.  I was privileged to be invited to the grand opening of the "Room of Magic" for the Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital.  When I saw the look on the children's faces as they were wheeled into the theater room for the first time, I was overwhelmed", states Michael Pope, President of Audio Video Interiors.  "I am extremely proud of James Carpenter, Team Leader for this project, and my staff for their dedication and hard work on this worthy gift for our community".

History and Background of the Elf Foundation
The Elf Foundation is a 501 c 3 non-profit charity formed in July 2001.  Our founder, Doug Weinstein, had experienced first-hand the anxiety of having a young niece diagnosed and treated for a rare form of cancer and the tedious nature of an extended stay in the hospital.  It was a simple leap from seeing the impact on his niece getting to enjoy a movie to the vision of an industry-wide initiative.
Elf co-founder, Carol Campbell, was instrumental in fleshing out the initial concept of Elf and bringing awareness to peers in the Consumer Electronics business, leading to the creation of Elf and our mission in utilizing the talents and products of an industry – targeting and directing them for sick kids who can always use a little bit of movie magic.  Initial seed money from Da-Lite, Dolby Laboratories,  SIM2, Stewart Filmscreen and THX Luscafilm was used to form the legal and accounting backbone of the Elf Foundation – and voila, the magic began!  See their web site for more information: www.elfsystems.org

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