CEDIA has announced Michael Sherman as the recipient of the 2019 CEDIA Young Professional of the Year award. Sherman is the owner/director of Henri, a CEDIA Member of Excellence company based in France. The award recognizes Sherman as an emerging leader who is making an impact on the home technology integration industry. The award elevates and celebrates the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of industry professionals under the age of 40.

Sherman joined Henri — a company founded by his grandfather in 1961 — more than a decade ago. The custom integrator has grown over the years to include offices in two cities, Paris and Cannes and now has 40 employees. Henri has been a CEDIA member since 1999. Sherman was also named Entrepreneur of the Year in the greater Paris area by the France Chamber of Artisans.

Throughout his career and involvement with CEDIA, Sherman has helped expand the association’s global presence. He has also served as a judge for the CEDIA Awards selection process.

Here’s more about CEDIA’s Young Professional of the Year award.