Legends of the Consumer Electronics Industry Honored at the 2003 International CES; Honorees Represent the 2003 Inductees of the CE Hall of Fame.

Business Editors

2003 International CES

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2003

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will showcase the new inductees to the prestigious Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame at the 2003 International CES, the world's largest consumer electronics tradeshow, January 9-12, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Hall of Fame, in its fourth year of existence, honors individuals worldwide whose leadership and innovation have played a significant role in shaping the consumer electronics industry.

A panel of 17 prominent CE industry professionals and media members chose the 2003 class based on integrity, character and impact on the CE industry. The 2003 inductees are:

-- Herbert Borchardt -- Recoton Corp.

-- Leonard Feldman -- Feldman Labs, Audio Magazine

-- Dr. Kees A. Schouhamer Immink -- Phillips Research Labs

-- William Kasuga -- Kenwood USA Corp.

-- Atwater Kent -- Atwater Kent Radio Co.

-- Jules Steinberg -- NARDA

-- Kenjiro Takayanagi -- JVC

-- Joseph Tushinsky -- Sony/Superscope

-- Alan Wurtzel -- Circuit City

"The 2003 class of inductees reflects perfectly on the mission of the CE Hall of Fame," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA. "Their creativity, persistence and determination has helped fuel the technological advancement and innovation of the CE industry."

Including the 2003 inductees, the Hall of Fame is now 75 members strong. New inductees, or their family or company representative, will have their pictures and biographies on display throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center and on CEA's website, www.CE.org. A dinner honoring the 2003 inductees will be held on May 5 during the CEA Spring Leadership Retreat in Washington, D.C.

For more information on the Hall of Fame and to view a complete list of current members, visit www.CE.org/publications/hall_of_fame.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 1,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $80 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.

CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES -- Defining Technology's Future. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2003 International CES -- Defining Technology's Future
January 9-12, 2003, Las Vegas, NV

Electronic House Expo -- Spring
February 26-March 1, 2003, Orlando, FL

CEA 2003 Winter Technology & Standards Forum
February 24-February 28, 2003, Scottsdale, AZ

2003 CEA Winter Summit
March 4-6, 2003, St. Regis Aspen, Aspen, CO

HDTV Summit & the Academy of DTV Pioneers 2002 Awards
March 10, 2003, Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC

CEA 2003 Spring Leadership Retreat
May 5-6, 2003, Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.

Connections 2003
May 7-9, 2003, Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, CA

Asian Home Electronics Fair
May 14-17, 2003, Shanghai, China

7th Annual Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
June 18-20, 2003, Vail, CO

CEA 2003 Summer Technology & Standards Forum
August 1-4, 2003, Location TBA

CEA 2003 Fall Conference and Industry Forum
October 12-15, 2003, Carlsbad, CA

CEA 2004 Fall Conference and Industry Forum
October 18-20, 2004, Location TBA