Best Loudspeaker for the Staging Market
JBL's Venue Performance (VP) Series of powered loudspeakers
JBL's Venue Performance (VP) Series of powered loudspeakers are designed for use where high output, low distortion and premium sound are required. Ideal for use in performance audio applications, the loudspeakers are suitable for AV rental use and musical theater productions, and are designed to work well in staging environments and venues of all types including convention centers, performing arts centers, and houses of worship.

Best Audio Control or Mixing Product
Interspace Industries (i2), CiO for audio technicians at live events
Interspace Industries (i2), CiO allows individual operators and engineers to plug an additional audio feed into his or her communications headset. For example, a backstage teleprompt operator could use it to keep track of the speed at which the presenter is talking, without needing an additional SPM speaker at high volume.

Best Video Projection Product/High-Lumen
Christie Roadie HD+30K
Christie Roadie HD+30K is a powerful, versatile 3-Chip DLP HD resolution projector. The  Christie Roadie HD+30K is part of a comprehensive line-up of HD presentation solutions from Christie that generates 30,000 ANSI lumens of brightness at 2K resolution (2048 x 1080), with a 1600-2000:1 full field contrast ratio.

Best Video Projection Product/10K Lumen or Less
The Panasonic PT-D10000U projector
The Panasonic PT-D10000U projector is now among the world's smallest DLP projectors with at least 10,000 lumens. Four-lamp system delivers 10,000 lumens of brightness. 3D Color Management feature helps optimize color saturation, hue and brightness levels for approximately 1,070,000,000 colors.

Best Plasma or LCD Display
The 60XM5 PlasmaSync Professional Plasma Display from NEC
The 60XM5 PlasmaSync Professional Plasma Display from NEC features 1365x768 WideXGA native resolution and boasts an increase in contrast ratio of more than 350 percent over the previous model.  Its Crystal Clear Panel and Drive improves both brightness and contrast and also removes false contouring. And the 60XM5 has a complete input panel including DVI with HDCP and wider signal support such as 1080p and high resolution PC signals.

Best LED Product
MiSTRIP from Barco
MiSTRIP from Barco is a true all-around performer with high brightness and tight pixel pitch in a slim, lightweight, yet rugged package. The possibilities with this innovative product include not only stunningly bright video displays of any size, shape or form but also lighting-type effects, all in one package. IP65 protection rating and wide operating temperature range enable outdoor usage in any weather conditions.

Best Lighting Product
The LDS-610 dimmer stick from Leprecon
The LDS-610 dimmer stick from Leprecon is the ideal piece for any application where space and available power are an issue. Each dimmer can be discretely located throughout various venues, such as schools, churches and theaters and easily powered by as little as a 20 amp 3-phase circuit.  The result is any size dimming system with lower overall equipment and installation costs.

Best Video Signal Processing or Distribution Product
The Extron ISS 506 six input seamless switcher
The Extron ISS 506 six input seamless switcher accepts a wide variety of video signals including RGB computer-video, HDTV, and standard definition video. With two integrated, high performance scaling engines, the ISS 506 offers smooth, glitch-free switching between sources. Together with the six available inputs, the ISS 506 is ideal for control and management of live presentations in rental and staging applications as well as high-end environments such as corporate boardrooms, auditoriums, and houses of worship.

Best Video/Broadcast or Video/Streaming Product
Avitech: The Rainier Series of Multiviewers
Avitech: The Rainier Series of Multiviewers is a low-cost option for entry-level broadcast and professional audio visual applications. The Rainier series provides VGA / DVI & Video processing and visual monitoring for a variety of applications

Best Projection Screen
Da-Lite, Heavy Duty Fast-Fold Deluxe Portable Screen
The Da-Lite, Heavy Duty Fast-Fold Deluxe Portable Screen features a sturdy aluminum frame with snap latch hinges for simple, quick set up and tear down. The Heavy Duty Fast-Fold Deluxe is available in sizes from 7'x9' to 16'x27'6" and is customizable upon request. The Heavy Duty Fast-Fold Deluxe is standard with a silver anodized frame but is also available with a black frame finish.  All screens up to 16' high are seamless.  Screen surfaces include Da-Mat, Da-Tex, High Contrast Da-Tex, Pearlescent, Cinema Vision and Dual Vision.

Best General AV Product
Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. Presentation Technology Carts for streamlined mobility and display of AV equipment
For Rental & Staging applications, the TC12 Series, TC15 Series and TC35 Series carts allow users to cost-effectively incorporate the latest technology tools for teaching, training, signage and event applications.

Best HD Production Product
Christie Roadster HD18K projector
Christie Roadster HD18K projector delivers 17,500 ANSI lumens of power, the highest ANSI lumens offered in a native HD product in a compact design.  Powered by proven 3-chip DLP technology and Xenon illumination, the projector features a true HD 1920x1080 engine and 1600-2000:1 full field contrast ratio that provides razor-sharp resolution, crisp images, exceptional color and brightness uniformity.

Best Rental Management Software
Sirius Pro, from Orion Software
Sirius Pro, from Orion Software, a Windows-based Rental & Inventory Management Software, tracks your inventory & staff, manages all customer operations from quotations to reservations, contracts to invoices.

Best Show Control Product
The Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer from Thomson
The Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer from Thomson incorporates a scaler and standards converter, seamless switcher and audio mixer - plus a lot more.  The Indigo switcher brings broadcast-style video control to the multi-format professional arena for the first time. Inputs can be standard definition video, high definition video or computer, and all are automatically scaled internally to provide a seamless output, again to standard definition, high definition video, and to DVI-I for projection.

Best Digital Signage Product
Peerless SmartMount Pull-Out Swivel Wall Mount
Peerless SmartMount Pull-Out Swivel Wall Mount (SP850), for 26"to 50" flat panel screens, enables easy creation of impressive and unique video walls for digital signage applications, or can also be used for single-screen applications.