Now in its third year, the Women in AV Award acknowledges female A/V industry professionals who represent a strong entrepreneurial spirit and excellence in technology management.

This year it was the turn of Meyer Sound Executive VP, who has been granted the 2011 InfoComm International Women in AV Award.

‘Helen Meyer has transformed the audiovisual industry by being devoted to improving the user experience,’ says Randal A Lemke, Executive Director and CEO of InfoComm International. ‘She has enhanced the enjoyment of audiences around the world by ensuring that Meyer Sound is developing products devoted to pure sound and intelligibility.’

With husband John, Helen Meyer co-founded Meyer Sound in 1979. In her role as Executive VP of the privately held professional audio manufacturer, she is principally responsible for operations, sales, and marketing, as well as long-term growth strategies of the company, while CEO John Meyer focuses on research and product development programmes. Manufactured at the company’s Berkeley headquarters, Meyer Sound equipment is used by some of the best-known names in music and entertainment including Metallica, Céline Dion, and Cirque du Soleil.

‘It’s a great honor to be recognised by InfoComm,’ she says. ‘When we first started the company 32 years ago, John and I never expected to be where we are today, working alongside so many creative and talented industry professionals, many of whom have become good friends of ours. I am proud to share this acknowledgement with everyone in our extended family, from our employees to our customers around the world, for their ongoing support and inspiration.’

Meyer accepted the accolade with the other winner this year, Erin Bolton, partner and strategic development for Pivot Communications.

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