InAVation Awards 2014 Project Category finalists unveiled

InAVation Awards 2014 Project Category finalists unveiled
Organisers of the 2014 InAVation Awards have announced the names of the 37 Project category finalists. 


The selection highlights the outstanding work carried out by integrators throughout the EMEA region in a range of vertical markets and, for the first time ever, projects from further afield in the International category. The finalists were chosen by  a panel of judges from a pool of more than 100 high-quality entries.

Victorious winners in each category - chosen by a panel of AV consultants, integrators and InAVate media partners - will be crowned at the awards ceremony at the Amsterdam Convention Factory on Wednesday -February 5 during the ISE show.

Dan Jago, director and founder of InAVate, said: “We have again received a record number of entries into the Project categories this year. The majority of those entries demonstrate great time, effort and skill from the installers, both in realising the projects and in constructing high quality entries.

“On behalf of the judges and the InAVate team I’d like to congratulate the finalists and thank everyone who entered the Awards this year.”

A full list of finalists can be viewed below and there is still time to cast your vote for winners of the technology categories and secure your place at the event by visiting the Awards website.

1. Corporate Facility Sponsored by Da-Lite
•    Feltech – JCB Presentation Theatre – UK
•    JNV Audio-Visueel – Ricoh HQ – The Netherlands
•    Smartcomm – Coca Cola Enterprise HQ – UK
•    System Video – The Foundry, Google – Ireland

2. Education
•    Avitech – Central Library of the University Politehnica of Bucharest – Romania
•    Hulskamp Audiovisueel – Erasmus University – The Netherlands
•    Polymedia – Siberian State Geodesic Academy’s Board of Studies multipurpose Hall – Russia
•    Pure AV – The Creative Edge, Edge Hill University – UK

3. International Sponsored by InfoComm
•    Advanced – GE Energy Customer Experience Center & HQ – Canada
•    Pro AV Solutions (QLD) – The Cube, Queensland University of Technology – Australia
•    Smart Monkeys – Integrated Environmental Media System LAX – USA
•    Tricolor India – Guru Teg Bahadur Memorial – India

4. Leisure & Entertainment Sponsored by WOOP
•    ETOS – Egilsholl Bowling Alley Reykjavik – Iceland
•    Fremlab – Helsingborg Arena – Sweden
•    Fulfil Eventconsulting – Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund FC) – Germany
•    LLC “Atanor”- The Assembly Hall for the Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Russia

5. Live Event
•    ART Polymedia – Moscow International Innovation Development Forum – Russia
•    AV Media – Corporate Party in Bollywood Style, Hilton Hotel, Prague –Czech Republic
•    Edigma – AXE Apollo Lift – Portugal
•    XL Video – Roger Waters – The Wall Live Tour – Europe

6. Public Sector Sponsored by Onelan
•    ADL Narrowcasting – Tilburg Government – The Netherlands
•    MK2 Audiovisueel Projects – Oud-Beijerland Municipal Council – The Netherlands
•    Polymedia – Congress for State Council of the Komi Republic – Russia
•    Vanti – Library of Birmingham – UK

7. Retail Sponsored by B-Tech International
•    JSC Croc – Office of the Future at Sberbank of Russia Branch – Russia
•    LLC “Atanor” – NOC for Crocus Expo, Mosco – Russia
•    MAB International Services – Dubai Duty Free – UAE
•    Snef Audiovisuel – Toison d’Or Shopping Centre - France

8. Transport and Communications Sponsored by Peerless AV
•    3P Technologies – Control Room for A22 Motorway – Italy
•    Avkom Technology  -Control Room for Ashgabat Road Network – Turkmenistan
•    Hecla Professional – LED Screen Rotterdam Central Station – The Netherlands
•    Oasis – Terminal 2, Dubai Airport – UAE

9. Visitor Attraction Sponsored by Christie
•    Astel – Cannakale Legend Demonstration Centre - Turkey
•    AV Media – National Technical Museum – Czech Republic
•    D J Willrich – The View from the Shard – UK
•    Electrosonic – The Crystal – UK
•    Stouenborg – The Blue Planet - Denmark