AV AWARDS FINALISTS 2025

We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESSES & PEOPLE from across the AV industry that have been selected as finalists for the 2025 AV Awards, your outstanding achievements and contributions to the AV industry are truly commendable.

Congratulations to all the finalists, especially as we had A RECORD-BREAKING NuMBER OF ENTRIES this year! 

Secure your table now for a unforgettable night of recognition, inspiration, and unbeatable networking.

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TECHNOLOGIES

Audio Technology of the Year

 Sponsored by:

  • SIGMA waveguide technology for UNILINE MAX 142 - Arbane Groupe
  • RemoteMix: The Future of Remote Audio Mixing -  BoxCast
  • Catchbox Plus: Clip mic system -  Catchbox
  • d&b CCL System (Compact Cardioid Line Array) - d&b audiotechnik
  • Fohhn Dante PoE+ Technology  - Fohhn Audio
  • Dragon KXT18 - K-Array
  • L-Acoustics LA1.16i Amplified Controller - L-Acoustics
  • Powersoft NOTA 142 - Powersoft 
  • Axient Digital PSM Advanced Digital In-Ear Monitor System - Shure

Collaboration Technology of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • Igloo Core Engine - Igloo Vision
  • PanaCast 50 VBS - Jabra
  • Lightware Dual Screen Extended Desktop - Taurus UCX-4x3-HCM40 - Lightware
  • Logitech Rally Board 65 - Logitech
  • Mersive Collaboration Suite - Mersive
  • Neat Board Pro - Neat
  • Meeting Owl 4+ - Owl Labs
  • Quorum - Ross Video
  • IntelliMix Room Kits - Shure
  • VIOSO EXAPLAN-  VIOSO

Communication Technology of the Year

  • AVer TR535 Dual Lens PTZ Auto Tracking Camera - AVer Information Europe
  • Optimal Audio Talk 8 - Optimal Audio
  • Promethean ActivPanel 10 - Promethean
  • Prowise Touchscreen Max - Prowise
  • RTK-AM1 BYOM Codec-to-Table Extension Kit - SCT - Sound Control Technologies
  • MXW neXt 4/8 - Shure 
  • StarBoardYL Zero OS Flexible - StarBoard Solution
  • ViewBoard IFP105UW - ViewSonic
  • RISE DirectControl - Motorized Display Lift System with DirectControl - Vogel's

Control and Management Technology of the Year

  • Barco CTRL - Barco
  • L-Acoustics L-ISA 2025 - L-Acoustics
  • Lucid Blueprint - Lucid Partnership
  • Optimal Audio WebApp - Optimal Audio
  • SP Grid - Stage Precision
  • Tech Tool in the Cloud browser-based control and management solution - Utelogy Corporation
  • The entroCIM Central Intelligence Manager platform - Wesco

Digital Signage Technology of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • BrightSign XS6 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) Solution - BrightSign
  • FUSION all-in-one digital billboard featuring ScreenMetrics, ECLIPSE and FOCAL - LED Studio
  • VentanaOS - Megapixel
  • Applets - nsign.tv
  • Kinetik: Digital Signage in Motion - Proyecciones Digitales
  • Joan 13 Pro – Wireless Multifunction Scheduler - Visionect
  • Engage Suite-  ZetaDisplay
  • VIOSO EXAPLAY -  VIOSO

Enabling Technology of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • digiLED ZEUS (Zero Energy Use System) - digiLED
  • The Disguise EX Range - Disguise
  • The Expert Power Control 8291-2 - GUDE Systems
  • Jetbot Service Desk - Jetbuilt
  • Middle Atlantic Premium+ Series PDU with RackLink - Legrand AV
  • TiLED Series dvLED Universal Wall Mounts - Legrand AV
  • Dynamic Volume System - NantStudios
  • PDU for LED walls - NETIO products
  • SEAMLESS Connect Universal Range - Peerless-AV
  • Xyte Connect+ Edge  - Xyte

Event/Experience Technology of the Year NEW

Sponsored by
  • Saturn (SA) Series - Absen
  • Beeblade Nexus - Hive
  • Hippotizer MX Series - Green Hippo
  • Vectorworks Spotlight and ConnectCAD 2025 -  Vectorworks

Processing and Distribution Technology of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • InfinipixTM Gen2 - Barco
  • P Series controller - Hikvision
  • INOGENI TOGGLE ROOMS XT - INOGENI
  • Infinity Solution - TBS5367 - NovaStar
  • openGear - Ross Video
  • Ultrix - Ross Video
  • CALICO PRO C7-1200-PRO – 10-bit Video Processor - tvONE

Visual Technology of the Year

  • Alfalite MATIX AlfaCOB & AlfaMIP  - ALFALITE
  • E-Vision 10000i 4K+ RGB - Digital Projection
  • EDGE-i - LED Studio
  • Sky Olographic LED - M-Cube
  • Enlighten COB Series with Common Cathode IQ - SiliconCore
  • Spatial Reality Display - Sony
  • MIP-Visualperfect Technology - Unilumin
  • U-Natural Texture Display - Unilumin
  • Foldable 138” All-in-One LED Display - ViewSonic

PEOPLE

AV Professional of the Year

  • Adam Wilson - Aura Futures
  • Nigel Ranasinghe - BeWunder 
  • Xzavia Killikelly - T1V
  • Brian Cole - edgefactory
  • Cindy Ospina - Electrosonic 
  • Jamie Brothwell - Exertis
  • Faye Bennett - Faye Bennett Consultancy Services
  • Mohannad Mousa - Maktabi Tech
  • Alexios Blanos  - M-Cube 
  • Adam Wilson - PCL Live
  • Jack Cornish - Tateside
  • Matt Kaminski-  UC Berkeley

AV Apprentice of the Year NEW

Sponsored by:

  • Max Tait -  AVI-SPL
  • Yousef Jamil - Northamber  

Rising Star of the Year

Sponsored by:
  • Dan Nelson - AVolution (ITSL Group)
  • Amanda Greaves - Electrosonic
  • Alex Sherman -PCL Live
  • Gabriele Sinusaite - Roche AV Pro
  • Noah Weigert - Topaz Tech Group

End-User Team of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • The AV and UCC Team - NBC Universal
  • The BeWunder O&M Unit - BeWunder
  • The AV and Media Services Team - The Royal College of Physicians
  • The Space Engineering Team - Canva
  • DLG/Boxxe AV Team - Direct Line Group

BUSINESS

AV Start Up of the Year NEW

Sponsored by:

  • Naostage
  • PCL Live
  • TAZAAR
  • Turtle AV

Channel Team of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • Absen 
  • Jabra
  • Sony Europe

DE&I Initiative of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • BeWunder 
  • Exertis
  • Kinly
  • L-Acoustics
  • TD SYNNEX Maverick

Distributor of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • Audiologic
  • Exertis
  • Midwich
  • Northamber
  • TD SYNNEX Maverick

Integrator of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • AVI-SPL
  • Audio Visual Control Systems
  • Aura Futures
  • BeWunder 
  • d&b solutions 
  • Kinly
  • Marquee AV 
  • Project Audio Visual
  • Solotech
  • ZetaDisplay

Manufacturer of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • Epson
  • Genelec 
  • Hikvision
  • LED Studio
  • Matrox 
  • NETGEAR
  • QSC 
  • Shure
  • Uniguest
  • Unilumin Group
  • WyreStorm 


Sustainability Initiative of the Year

  • CTOUCH 
  • First Impression audiovisual
  • HARMAN Professional
  • Hikvision
  • Kinly
  • L-Acoustics
  • LED Studio
  • SiliconCore
  • Sony Europe
  • TD SYNNEX
  • Maverick

PROJECTS 

Corporate Project of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • TED Conferences - Clear-Com
  • Google at St John’s Terminal - Electrosonic
  • Zoom London Experience Centre - Electrosonic
  • Eidra Consultancy Headquarters - Genelec
  • “The Stage” concept at TAD - K-Array
  • McConnell's Distillery, Belfast - Rea Sound
  • WPP One Southwark Bridge, London - Snelling Business Systems
  • Honeywell CXC, Atlanta - The Storytelling Company

Education Project of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • Blackpool and The Fylde College - AVolution (ITSL Group)
  • Sky Up Academy Studios, Elstree - Engage Works
  • Pontificia Universided Javeriana, Bogotá - Integración AV
  • The Immersive Visualisation and Simulation Lab - Norwich University of the Arts
  • DIFC Academy - Polymedia
  • Aston University - proAV
  • University of Bradford - Roche AV Pro
  • Digital Life Building - Teesside University
  • The States of Guernsey - ViewSonic
  • Rainbow Hub School - ViewSonic

Event and Live Entertainment Project of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • USA Pavilion Osaka Expo 2025 - BRC Imagination Arts
  • MSG Networks, Madison Square Garden, New York - d&b solutions 
  • LEGO Factory of Creativit, Battersea Power Station - Disguise
  • The COP 29 conference - Eurodesign
  • The Seoul Light DDP 2024 Autumn Festival - Front Pictures
  • Cercle Odyssey - Ircam Amplify, L-Acoustics, Mane, Panasonic, Smode, Synology
  • Windsor Great Park Illuminated 2024 - LCI Productions
  • The Portugal Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka - ON
  • Eurovision Song Contest 2025, Basel - SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation)

Leisure and Hospitality Project of the Year

  • Dubai Mall Fountain Display-  Blue Rhine Industries
  • art’otel London Hoxton - Crossover
  • Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana, Bossier City - LED Studio
  • Swingers Las Vegas - Martin Audio
  • The Terrace at the American Express Stadium - Digital Messaging Company
  • Little Caesars global digital menu board rollout-  NowSignage
  • Fulham Pier and The Riverside Stand at Fulham Football Club - proAV
  • BLOODSports - Tateside

Public Sector Project of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • National Highways North-East Regional Operation Centre - Electrosonic
  • Wonderscapes interactive experience, Montreal Children’s Hospital - Float4
  • Incident Simulation Centre, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service - Fluid AV
  • Magherafelt Council chamber and meeting rooms - Rea Sound
  • Portland International Airport - Renkus-Heinz
  • London Fire Brigade control room - SCC

Retail Project of the Year

  • Future Stores, Oxford Street - AOTO
  • Superdrug - Aura Futures
  • Entel 360 Experience - Trison Necsum
  • IKEA Oxford Street - d&b solutions
  • JD Sports, Trafford Centre global flagship store - Evoke
  • Lindt flagship store, London - First Impression audiovisual
  • KPN digital-first retail transformation - First Impression audiovisual
  • Odido Tech Hub - First Impression audiovisual
  • Keflavik Airport energy-efficient dvLED signage - Sharp NEC Display Solutions
  • SAP S.Mart - The Storytelling Company

Themed Entertainment and Attractions Project of the Year

  • SeaWorld San Diego  - AVI-SPL
  • Museum of Art + Light - Diversified
  • New Jersey Hall of Fame Entertainment and Learning Center - Electrosonic
  • The USGA Experience & World Golf Hall of Fame - Electrosonic
  • MARVEL: The Exhibition – Universe of Super Heroes - Genelec 
  • The National Gallery - Imagesound
  • El Sueño de Toledo - Puy du Fou España SA
  • National Coal Mining Museum, The Time Tunnel - Rock-Tech AV
  • Odyssey Malta - Sarner International
  • World Heritage Center San Antonio - SNA Displays

Venue Project of the Year

Sponsored by:

  • BMW Park  - AV Stumpfl
  • The O2 - digiLED
  • The National Gallery-  Imagesound
  • The British Academy - Media Powerhouse
  • The Terrace at the American Express Stadium - Digital Messaging Company
  • Studio Ulster virtual production campus - NantStudios
  • Oracle Red Bull Racing’s MK-7 venue - PPDS - Philips Professional Displays
  • The Riverside Development at Fulham Football Club - proAV