CHATTANOOGA, Sep 12, 2008-- Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) announced 32 of its member companies have been recognized for their work in design and installation. Smarthomes Chattanooga, a local company, won in the Integrated Home Level I: $67,500 - $120,000 Level I Silver Technical Design. Smarthomes Chattanooga's winning entry was for a local Chattanooga residence that included several electronic subsystems.

"We are honored to receive this award. Winning in such a competitive category is confirmation to me and my staff that we are designing and installing world class systems for our clients." Steve Nicola, Smarthomes Chattanooga's owner said.

These awards, which are considered the most prestigious in the $6 billion industry, are presented annually in recognition of member companies that exemplify outstanding integration of systems and meet their clients' home technology needs. Two panels consisting of members from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and CEDIA, evaluated the winning entries and scored them on technical merit and design/aesthetics. The winning companies were recognized during the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles(R) Awards banquet on Saturday, September 6, 2008. All winners will appear in Electronic Lifestyles(R) magazine which is distributed to architects, interior designers, building designers, and builders throughout the United States, and in future CEDIA publications and press releases, identified as Electronic Lifestyles(R) Awards winners.

About CEDIA: CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association's website at www.cedia.org.

Member classifications include residential electronic systems contractors, manufacturers, sales representatives, distributors, consultants and affiliates.

CEDIA is a not-for-profit association based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is controlled by its members, who annually select officers and board members.

About Smarthomes Chattanooga: Smarthomes Chattanooga is a Residential Electronic Systems Contractor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 2002, the company has grown to employ 10 full-time employees who help our their clients understand and purchase audio, video and home technologies that are easy-to-use and fun to own.