On Saturday September 10th, winners of the prestigious CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards were announced at a banquet in Indianapolis, Indiana. CEDIA, the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association, recognizes excellence in the automation and home technology industry. Each installation category is judged by an expert panel comprised of building industry professionals and journalists from the interior design, architectural and AV worlds. Local business Bekins Inc. of Grand Haven took home five Electronic Lifestyles Awards. Projects completed in Spring Lake and Grand Rapids took home Technical Design Awards for Integrated Home, Media Room, and Hidden Installation. The banquet culminated with the announcement of the four Best Overall Design Winners, with Bekins Inc. receiving two of the four awards. Director Mike Wiersma attributes the achievements to the hard work, dedication, and attention to detail of the entire Bekins staff. Five CEDIA awards in 2011 and two awards in 2007 and 2008 makes Bekins the most recognized Automation and Custom Integration company in the State of Michigan. Owner Scott Bekins noted that “These are exciting times for everyone at Bekins. These awards affirm our passion for excellence.”