ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and honorary member of the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) board, in response to the NVTC naming CEA as its Associate Member of the Year: “What an honor to receive this award from such an important and influential group of technology leaders. CEA strives to make Northern Virginia more business-friendly, help attract the best and bri