2012 submissions open from January 12th through February 13th.
The submission process has been modified recently. We've posted a document that outlines the new process. Click here to download a copy for yourself.
If you are planning to submit a project you will want to download a copy of the scoring sheet. There is a score sheet for each award. The links for the score sheets are located under the award descriptions below.
Click here for on-line submission through the IES Website.
The IES Illumination Awards (formerly the International Illumination Design Awards) provides a unique opportunity for public recognition of professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design based upon the individual merit of each entry judged against specific criteria.
Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum that represents knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The judging system is based entirely on how well the lighting design does or does not meet the program criteria. This program is not a competition. The program is open to any qualified entrant without limitations as to professional affiliations. The Guth, Waterbury, Cutler and the Energy and Environmental Design Award Sponsored by Osram Sylvania are parallel programs created to recognize outstanding lighting design.
The Edwin F. Guth Memorial Awards for Interior Lighting Design honor the memory of Edwin F. Guth, who founded the St. Louis Brass Co. in 1902. He later renamed the company the Edwin F. Guth Co. At the time of his death in 1962, he held 147 patents.
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The Paul Waterbury Award for Outdoor Lighting honors Paul Waterbury's achievements in the lighting field. Among his achievements are the development of 1500 W metal halide lamps for stadium use and an optical system for low-mounted tennis court lighting.
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This award honors the memory of Aileen Page Cutler, a developer of new and creative ways to light residences. She also developed training programs for teaching others the art and science of residential lighting. She was the wife of the late C.M. (Monte) Cutler, who established this award.
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The Energy and Environmental Design Award recognizes quality lighting installations in commercial and industrial buildings that incorporate advanced energy-saving strategies and environmentally responsible solutions into the overall design.
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The award recognizes good lighting projects that exemplify the effective use of lighting controls in nonresidential applications. All submissions must adhere to the program procedures. Since the award is new and also recognizes lighting controls, some helpful guidelines for these entries are available. Please note that these are just suggested areas to address in preparing your entry.
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Section Level Awards
At the section level, we award Section Awards. Section Awards acknowledge commendable achievement in lighting design at the local level. Winning projects are presented an award and contributors receive a certificate at the annual Section Awards Gala.
Each year the submission date varies and will be posted with forms as soon as the dates are announced. If the forms are not posted below, please check back around December of each year.