Submissions are open for the 2023 Illuminating Engineering Society Illumination Awards. The awards program recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry.
Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum representing knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The judging system is entirely based on how well the lighting design meets the program criteria. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 17. Learn more at ies.org.
Award categories include:
- The Control Innovation Award: This award recognizes good lighting projects that exemplify the effective use of lighting controls in nonresidential applications
- Illumination Award for Interior Lighting Design, sponsored by Edwin F. Guth: This award recognizes exceptional interior lighting projects that balance the functional illumination of space with the artistic application of light to enhance the occupant experience
- Illumination Award for Outdoor Lighting Design: This award celebrates achievements in aesthetics, applied technical acumen, creative solutions to demanding site conditions and advancements to the industry in outdoor lighting applications
- The Energy and Environmental Design Award: The award recognizes quality lighting installations in commercial and industrial buildings that incorporate advanced energy-saving strategies and environmentally responsible solutions into the overall design
