Recognizing the people, teams, technology, and innovations celebrated by the industry.
Traditional annual recognitions plus distinctive awards.
Honoring a career of lasting impact on audio product development.
Recognizing a breakthrough in audio engineering or technology.
Celebrating outstanding achievement in audio product design.
Spotlighting a rising talent shaping the industry's future.
Recognizing a company, division, or team—accepted by an individual representative.
From public announcement to the CES 2027 ceremony.
Public nomination followed by jury selection — broad engagement balanced with expert curation and credible results.
8–12 recognized names from across audio product and technology disciplines, reflecting geographic and cultural diversity in keeping with the awards' international scope. Future events will include previous winners on the jury.
Contact the APDA for sponsorship, partnership, and program details.
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