IESNYC Honors the 2024 Service Award Recipients

The IESNYC proudly acknowledges and honors outstanding individuals through its esteemed Service Awards program. These awards recognize the dedication, service, and significant contributions of individuals who have tirelessly worked to advance the mission and success of the IESNYC and the lighting community at large. This year, the IESNYC recognized four of our members who make our section shine.

On behalf of the IESNYC, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all the recipients of the 2024 IESNYC Service Awards,” said Shoshanna Segal, President of the IESNYC (Hartranft Lighting Design). “Your exceptional dedication, passion, and hard work have greatly enriched our section and the lighting industry as a whole. We are truly grateful for your remarkable contributions and the enduring impact you have made. Your efforts inspire us all and set a high standard for excellence.”

IES SECTION MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Presented by a Section to a member in recognition of outstanding service to the Section, principally of a non-technical nature, that has significantly furthered the purpose of the Society continuously over 15 years in various programs and activities.

Mike Barr, Lutron
Mike Barr is an exceptional leader. A role model. And a mentor to the IESNYC community and beyond. Over the decades, many individuals and committees have benefited from his thoughtful, objective, and professional counsel. And he has guided our section to higher and higher levels of success.

He was President during the fear and loss of the pandemic, and his business acumen has preserved the section’s financial stability – allowing us to do more, to give more, and to do better. Mike has advocated enthusiastically for equity in lighting and is always eager to learn and grow himself. He has a unique style of coaching. Students, E.P.s, and even industry veterans. So many of us in the IESNYC  are achieving so much and doing so well, thanks to Mike.

IESNYC BRILLIANCE AWARD

Presented by the IESNYC in recognition of dedication and contribution to the NYC Lighting Community.

Megan Carroll, Lighting Services, Inc. 
Megan Carroll is the "Shining Light" in the NYC Community. As the chair of the steering committee for NYControlled, Megan Carroll has been instrumental in bringing a brand-new show into being and has weathered all of the storms that go with that endeavor with grace, humor, and not a little bit of grit.

As immediate past president of the NYC Section, she has been and continues to be a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to current and future leaders.  Megan has served the society as chair of the Annual Conference Committee, and as chair of the IA committee. IN everything she does she is forthright, clear, and dedicated. 

IESNYC SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Presented by the IESNYC in special recognition of distinguished service to the Section

Catherine Bontempo, Harborlight Design
Catherine Bontempo, over the past 3 decades, works tirelessly, often times behind the scenes, at the oddest hours, to put luster on the IESNYC brand, to give the New York City Section unique ‘only in New York’ identity, to help the IESNYC reach thousands of members and non-members. Catherine received this Award for her distinguished service to the section, for her forward-looking leadership and advocacy to assure the success of the sections educational and business goals. Her contributions to NYControlled were invaluable, shoring up a flailing enterprise, that led to one of the most successful inaugural programs of the IESNYC.

IESNYC SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Presented by the IESNYC in special recognition of distinguished service to the Section

Brigid Hardiman, Available Light
This special recognition is for Brigid's ardent, continuous and thoughtful leadership of the sections goals to develop and advance diversity and equity in the lighting industry. Through her work, she makes the New York City Section more sensitive, respectful and conscientious as individuals and as a whole society.  

ABOUT THE SERVICE AWARDS

The IESNYC recognizes outstanding individuals through a variety of award programs. They are described as follows:

IES Section Service Award
Presented by a Section to a member in recognition of outstanding service to the Section, principally of a non-technical nature, that has significantly furthered the purpose of the Society continuously over 5 years in various programs and activities

IES Section Meritorious Service Award

Presented by a Section to a member in recognition of outstanding service to the Section, principally of a non-technical nature, that has significantly furthered the purpose of the Society continuously over 15 years in various programs and activities

IESNYC Brilliance Award

Presented by the IESNYC in recognition of dedication and contribution to the NYC Lighting Community

IESNYC Special Recognition Award

Presented by the IESNYC in special recognition of distinguished service to the Section

IESNYC Achievement Award
Presented by the IESNYC in recognition of 45 years of dedicated service to the New York City Lighting Design Community

IESNYC Golden Achievement Award

Presented by the IESNYC for outstanding and continuous support of educational goals and ideals of the Section

IESNYC Emerging Professional Award

Presented by the IESNYC in recognition for the guidance and support of the Emerging Professionals Program.