Category: AV Reseller and integrator of the Year
Winner:
Yorktel Kinly
Yorktel Kinly brings together two industry leaders in collaboration, systems integration, and managed services to transform workplaces and elevate end-user experiences globally. With over 40 years of experience, 1,600 employees, more than $480 million in revenue and 27 offices across the US, EMEA and APAC, we operate at truly global scale. Our combined expertise spans AI-powered room monitoring, 24/7 support and a unique enterprise service layer, enabling greater agility, efficiency and precision. With comprehensive capabilities, deep technical knowledge and expanded delivery teams, we empower organisations to thrive in the hybrid world and unlock the full potential of modern work.
Category: Digital Signage Innovation of the Year
Winner:
Philips Unite LED 6000 Series AIO
The stunning 135” 4K UHD Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One sets new standards for flexible, high-performance and sustainable large-format displays, with a unique focus on portability, versatility, and operational efficiency.
A masterclass in engineering, the 6000 Series features a foldable and height-adjustable design, conforming to the precise needs of its audience, i.e. boardrooms, trade shows, lobbies and classrooms. Maximising investments, displays can be effortlessly transported between rooms (even via lifts) for a diverse range of uses, while its fold-down design allows for compact storage. With reduced energy consumption, running costs are minimised while product lifetimes are extended.
Category: Project of the Year (Live Events)
Winner:
Absen for Oasis Live Tour 2025
Oasis Live ’25 was a spectacular global production, leveraging cutting-edge video production by Universal Pixels. Central to the visuals was a 1,100sqm upstage wall built from Absen Venus 4.8mm LED, with imagery processed for pixel-perfection by Brompton Technology’s 4K Tessera processors. Playback and synchronization of generative content were handled by Disguise GX 3 media servers, bringing to life programmer Ant Condon’s bespoke scenes of vivid psychedelic artistry and cinematic landscapes. Planned only for Europe, the setup’s immediate success led to worldwide adoption, ensuring consistent, high-impact visual experiences, earning rave reviews from major publications and creating unforgettable memories for fans.
Category: AV Manufacturer / Developer of the Year
Winner:
Jabra
Jabra manufactures professional headsets, speakerphones, video conferencing solutions and integrated tools for offices, contact centres and collaboration to help professionals work more productively from anywhere. As part of the GN Group, the R&D team utilises innovative hardware, software and AI-enabled technologies and expertise across hearing, enterprise, and gaming product groups. In challenging market conditions, Jabra defended its market leadership and delivered solid business results through innovation and product development, driving new revenue opportunities for channel partners, and launching new solutions to solve challenges for end customers.
Category: AI Innovation of the Year
Winner:
Disguise Ask AId3n
Ask AId3n is an AI-powered assistant for Disguise’s Emmy-award-winning Designer Pro software, used on major concerts, theatre shows and virtual productions worldwide. Powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, it turns natural-language prompts into instant actions, automating repetitive or technical tasks that normally take hours. Users can ask questions, generate Python code, troubleshoot issues, or instruct AId3n to directly build project elements such as layers, keyframes or venue-specific screen setups. AId3n also creates reusable custom tools stored in the cloud, enabling smarter workflows across organisations. By accelerating project setup and sequencing, Ask AId3n frees teams to focus on creativity.
Category: AV Project of the Year (Education)
Winner:
Kramer AV for John Abbott College
John Abbott College, Quebec, is a leading Canadian institution embracing innovation in education, with a clear vision to create flexible, technology-driven learning spaces.Kramer AV worked closely with the college through the deployment of its AV-over-IP solutions, delivering a scalable and user-friendly system designed to support modern teaching and collaboration.
In response to a growing student population and limited campus space, the college adopted a modular approach, installing 32 prefabricated units to form Maple Hall—home to 13 state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with Kramer technology.The networked AV design replaces traditional cabling, allowing any source to connect to any display across classrooms or even campus-wide. This flexibility has transformed the learning experience, fostering greater interaction, collaboration, and adaptability for both educators and students.
Category: Sustainability Innovation of the Year
Winner:
LED Studio V1 Architecture
LED Studio is a global leader in advanced LED display technology, operating across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. With innovation and sustainability at its core, LED Studio pioneers futureproof display systems designed to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle. Its proprietary V1 Architecture allows displays to be upgraded without full system replacement and its ECLIPSE power management system eliminates standby energy consumption. Under the leadership of CEO Rob Bint, the company is redefining sustainable practice in the AV and DOOH sectors, combining technical excellence with environmental responsibility to deliver smarter, cleaner and longer-lasting display solutions.
Category: AV Project of the Year (Commercial)
Winner:
Samsung Virtual Production Stage
In 2025, Samsung partnered with Twickenham Film Studios and Quite Brilliant to deliver the UK’s most advanced permanent Virtual Production stage, powered by The Wall for Virtual Production (model name: IVC), Samsung’s cutting-edge Micro LED technology. Samsung’s first major VP LED installation in the UK, this build showcases Samsung’s engineering leadership through a curved 24m x 4.5m back wall and a 105 sq m LED ceiling that creates a realistic field of view on set. Developed in collaboration with Twickenham’s production team and Quite Brilliant’s VP experts, the installation elevates on-set creativity and strengthens the UK’s leadership in virtual filmmaking.
Category: Collaboration Innovation of the Year
Winner:
Hikvision
In the heart of the Pyrenees, Hikvision partnered with non-profit Associació Projecte 4 Estacions through its STAR Programme for Social Good to transform mountain monitoring. Supplying advanced 4G and PTZ cameras, Hikvision enabled real-time observation of weather and environmental conditions across Catalonia and Andorra’s most remote peaks. They support critical scientific research, improve avalanche and safety alerts, and help protect fragile ecosystems threatened by climate change. Accessible via public platforms and local media, the network empowers communities, researchers and tourists. This innovative collaboration demonstrates how technology can deliver life.
