Submissions are being accepted for the IES’ 2017 Illumination Awards program via the Illumination Awards portal. Submittals must be entered by Feb. 17, 11:59pm EST.
Illumination Award Categories
Lighting Control Innovation, sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association
Advanced lighting control solutions can provide energy savings, flexibility and other benefits in buildings. This award recognizes good lighting projects that exemplify the effective use of lighting controls in nonresidential applications.
Interior Lighting Design, sponsored by Edwin Guth
This award recognizes interior lighting projects that balance the functional illumination of space with the artistic application of light to enhance the occupant’s experience.
Outdoor Lighting Design, sponsored by Eaton
The Outdoor Lighting Design Award recognizes excellence in lighting design and application in all aspects of exterior lighting. The program celebrates achievements in aesthetics, applied technical acumen, creative solutions to demanding site conditions and advancements to the industry in outdoor lighting applications. The goal of the program is to further the understanding, knowledge and function of outdoor lighting as an aspect of the built environment.
Energy and Environmental Lighting Design, sponsored by Osram Sylvania
The Energy and Environmental Design Award recognizes lighting installations in commercial and industrial buildings that incorporate energy-saving strategies and environmentally responsible solutions into the overall design.
Illumination Award Levels
- Section Awards
Awarded at the local section level judging. Projects scoring adequately at the section move up for additional judging in the global judging, eligible for the awards noted below. - Awards of Merit
Recognizes contribution to lighting design. - Special Citation
Recognizes superior elements for a portion of a project. - Award of Excellence
Awarded for a contribution to the art and science of light. - Award of Distinction
Awarded for achievement in lighting design.
Illumination Award recipients will be honored at the Illumination Awards Gala held during the IES Annual Conference in Portland, Ore., Aug. 10-12.