Indianapolis, IN – CEDIA has begun promoting its upcoming 20th Anniversary celebration at EXPO 2009. The plan, according to the event’s planners, includes special recognition of long-time members who have contributed to the association’s success.

In addition to honoring the winners of CEDIA's 2009 Awards competition, this year's Electronic Lifestyles Awards Banquet and 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 12 will feature a look back at the past two decades.

CEDIA was founded in 1989 by a small group of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the up-and-coming electronic systems industry. Since that time, it has grown into an international association with more than 3,500 member companies worldwide and has come to be recognized as the universal mark of professionalism for industry businesses.

The Electronic Lifestyles Awards Banquet and 20th Anniversary Celebration will honor this growth with the introduction of the first CEDIA Fellows, an exclusive group of the core members and volunteers who have played a significant role in the association's efforts over the years.