2026 IESNYC Lumen Gala Sales 

Lumen Gala – June 18, 2026
Pier 60, Chelsea Piers

Join us for an inspiring celebration of excellence in lighting design!  This special event shines a spotlight on the Lumen Awards recipients, honoring their outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership across the industry. We’re excited to come together and celebrate the individuals and teams whose work continues to elevate the future of our industry.

Tables

SAVE $200 Full Table (10 seats) and Full Page Ad (details below)   $7,600
Full Table (10 seats)  $6,800
Half Table (5 seats)  $3,400

Seats

Individual Seat   $700

Sunset Cocktail Reception

Sunset Cocktail Reception Only  $400
Cocktail tickets will also be available on site

Journal Advertising

Ads are no longer being accepted

2026 Lumen Gala Sponsorships

Each Sponsor receives logo recognition in the Lumen Journal

SUNSET COCKTAIL RECEPTION (SOLD OUT)

Sponsor receives logo recognition on the Cocktail Hour napkins 
(1) Single Sponsorship $16,000  or (4) Sponsorships at $4,500 each

AFTERGLOW PARTY

Sponsor receives logo recognition on the Afterglow napkins 
(1) Single Sponsorship $16,000 or (4) Sponsorships at $4,500 each

RED CARPET ENTRY

Sponsor receives logo recognition on entrance signage
$4,000 single sponsorship

PHOTO KIOSK (SOLD OUT)

Sponsor receives logo recognition on each Photo Booth picture
(1) Single Sponsorship $6,500 or (2) Sponsorships at $4,000 each

TABLE CENTERPIECES (SOLD OUT)

Sponsor receives logo recognition on each table card
(1) Single Sponsorship $5,000 or (2) Sponsorships at $3,000 each

SHUTTLE BUS SPONSOR

Sponsor receives logo on departure signage
$5,000 for single sponsorship

ABOUT THE IESNYC LUMEN AWARDS

Since 1968, the IESNYC Lumen Awards program has publicly recognized lighting design members whose exceptional professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design has culminated in some of the world’s most innovative lighting projects. 

Awards are presented in the following categories:

Lumen Award of Excellence
Highest level of achievement for a permanent architectural application

Lumen Award of Merit
Meritorious achievement for permanent architectural application

Lumen Citation
Special recognition for a permanent or temporary lighting installation, technical detail, portion of a single project, or other work.

The Lumen Awards program is not associated with the IES Illumination Awards. If you are interested in submitting your project to the IES Illumination Awards, visit ia.ies.org