CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Sharp's Audio Visual has been named the winner of NSCA’s 2009 Excellence in Business Award for Marketing Strategies.

Jeff Faber, President & CEO of Sharp's Audio Visual says "inspiring clients to new standards of productivity and communication is part of our mission at Sharp's Audio Visual. This award validates our mission and is icing on the cake for the employees of Sharp's Audio Visual and a reflection of their teamwork and commitment to their profession. To be recognized by your peers is significant and carries a responsibility to do even more in our industry and for our clients."

Sharp's, along with four other distinguished systems integrators, were chosen based on their implementation of creative, visionary strategy and successful business models.

Sharp's Audio Visual’s marketing program includes national television commercials in addition to extensive online activity. The company's three 15 second television spots champion the company's primary market positions: Solutions for the Future; Solutions that are Global; and Solutions with Impact. The spots air on a variety of programs including local evening news, top 10 television shows and the Super Bowl.

"NSCA is pleased to present Sharp's with the Marketing Strategies award based on its innovative approach to advertising," said Chuck Wilson, NSCA executive director. "The commercial electronic systems industry has been under the consumer radar for some time, but Sharp's is bringing it to the forefront and should see great return on its investment."

Systems integrators who showed exemplary and successful business strategies were selected to receive the Excellence in Business Awards from self or peer-nominated applications.

About NSCA The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is the leading not-for-profit association for the commercial electronic systems industry. With more than 2,500 member companies worldwide, the NSCA is an important advocate for systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving contractor members and all channel stakeholders through education, advocacy, outreach and member services. NSCA University offers a variety of courses on topics such as project management, business, sales, design and technical knowledge. Courses are delivered through a variety of methods including conferences, regional training programs, online learning and webinars. NSCA works in conjunction with a variety of industry partners to provide relevant and meaningful education and certification programs. It also provides leading industry research and market intelligence, insurance solutions, the industry’s most comprehensive manual of practice, Essentials of Systems Integration™ and other business tools. For more information, visit www.nsca.org.

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