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SDM founded its Dealer of the Year Award in 1980 to recognize one company every year that demonstrates unmistakable success, a high level of innovation, the use of industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the security dealer industry.
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SDM 2021 Dealer of the Year Stands Tall

With deep, long-standing roots in the community, this company’s service-based culture and strong commitment to both employees and customers have earned it the distinction of being named SDM’s 2021 Dealer of the Year.
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Karyn Hodgson
December 2, 2021
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With deep, long-standing roots in the community, this company’s service-based culture and strong commitment to both employees and customers have earned it the distinction of being named SDM’s 2021 Dealer of the Year.


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SDM 2020 Dealer of the Year Shines Bright

This company was among the first to feel the effects of COVID-19. Like the rock they are named for, they not only weathered the crisis, but discovered hidden gems of opportunity and came out stronger than before.
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Karyn Hodgson
December 3, 2020
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What do termites, diamonds and security have in common? All three are components of the history of this year’s SDM Dealer of the Year. Sonitrol began when Al Cronk, a police officer, was interested in verifying alarms using audio; Bob Baxter invented microphones to detect termites in trees.


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Dealer of the Year(2019)

SDM 2019 Dealer of the Year: CPI Security of Charlotte, NC

CPI Security has found that doing all functions in-house is the key to providing a first-class employee experience, staying on top of the latest technologies and keeping customers happy and engaged — all of which drive growth.
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Karyn Hodgson
December 6, 2019
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From its humble beginnings in a Toyota Corolla, CPI Security — originally Crime Prevention Inc. — has operated with a singular focus.


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SDM 2018 Dealer of the Year: Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington

Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington recently chose to branch out through a combination acquisition and startup; as well as pilot a groundbreaking standardization program — all while never compromising the family atmosphere that started it all.
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Karyn Hodgson
December 10, 2018
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Lexington, Ky., is known for a few things: horses, bluegrass, bourbon, a historic downtown area, and — when it comes to security systems — Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington.


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Editor's Angle Karyn Hodgson

How the ‘New’ ADT Set Its North Star

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Karyn Hodgson
December 1, 2017
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Industry giant ADT is not only awake, it is focusing heavily on providing premium customer service and a better experience overall.
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ADT Named 2017 SDM Dealer of the Year

The nation’s largest security dealer has transformed under new leadership to be more customer-focused.
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Karyn Hodgson
November 30, 2017
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The ADT brand is synonymous with security — instantly recognizable by virtually every competitor and potential customer in the United States. Its 143-year history, combined with its massive size (an estimated $4.3 billion in gross revenues in 2017 and ranked No. 1 on the SDM 100 Report every year since its inception in 1991) puts this security dealer in the ranks of some of the largest companies in the country.
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Deadline Extended — Your Company Could Be SDM’s 2017 Dealer of the Year!

June 21, 2017
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SDM has extended the deadline to July 7 for companies to apply to become the 2017 SDM Dealer of the Year, an annual recognition of companies that demonstrate unmistakable success, a high level of innovation, the use of industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the security dealer industry.


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Electric Guard Dog Wins SDM's 2016 Dealer of the Year

Electric Guard Dog’s unique RMR-generating electrified fence model has propelled the company to annual double-digit growth, resulting in both an acquisition by Snow Phipps last June and of its sole local direct competitor in July — just two of many reasons it earned SDM’s 2016 Dealer of the Year Award.
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Karyn Hodgson
December 8, 2016
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They say necessity is the mother of invention.


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SDM Dealer of the Year 2015
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The Road to Opportunity Is Paved With Change

Vector Security has been on the path of success for many years, even earning SDM’s Dealer of the Year distinction once before in 2003. The company’s commitment to revamping and revitalizing its internal structure to be prepared for what’s ahead; strong dedication to employee education, advancement and opportunities; and passion for doing what’s right for customers and the industry overall earned them that distinction again in 2015.
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Karyn Hodgson
December 3, 2015
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Vector Security’s commitment to revamping its internal structure to be prepared for what’s ahead; strong dedication to employee advancement; and passion for doing what’s right for customers and the industry overall earned itSDM’s 2015 Dealer of the Year Award.


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Editor's Angle Karyn Hodgson

SDM's 2015 Dealer of the Year combines both old and new ideas to pave the way for the future.

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Karyn Hodgson
December 2, 2015
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SDM’s 2015 Dealer of the Year combines both old and new ideas to pave the way for the future.


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