IESNYC Members Take the Lead at IES24: The Lighting Conference held in NYC August 15-17
IESNYC members took the lead at IES24 during 3 days of hands-on workshops, educational sessions, lighting tours, award ceremonies, networking receptions and a curated program for Emerging Professionals. The IESNYC contributed $30,000 to the EP Scholarship fund, helping to host dozens of EPs at the conference, who arrived from as far away as El Salvador and Alaska, and as close as Philadelphia. The Conference was held in New York City at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
Member Craig Bernecker shared his expertise at a photometry workshop, while Francesca Bastianini, and Daniel Blitzer shared their knowledge at educational sessions. Shaun Fillion also led a 3 hour evening walking tour on the history of lighting throughout NYC.
IESNYC members also volunteered their time during Emerging Professionals Day and the Leadership Forum, proving that the future of lighting design is in good hands. Megan Carroll and Kelly Roberts were involved in organizing events as part of the EP committee.
Megan Carroll emceed an entertaining lighting jeopardy game show to teach EPs about the numerous roles of the industry and how we all work together in a collaborative spirit. Member Charles Selander participated amongst other industry colleagues.
Kelly Roberts organized an industry networking event so Emerging Professionals could learn firsthand about the many roles in the industry such as manufacturing, design, research, sales, distribution, etc. Members Alessa Aguayo, Francesca Bastianini, Nathaniel Bliss, Jamie Devenger, Shaun Fillion, Dan Ozminkowski, and IESNYC President, Shoshanna Segal along with other industry colleagues partook in the event by sitting at specific tables as EPs rotated around the room every 10 minutes to learn about roles in the industry.
Kelly Roberts also organized a site tour for the EPs with the designers of the Perelman Center—an Illumination Awards winning project (see more on that below).
In addition, Megan Carroll served on the Illumination Awards Committee and presented at the 51st Illumination Awards ceremony.
The IES Distinguished Service Award, was presented to IESNYC member Shaun Fillion of the New York School of Interior Design. This award honors many years of significant non-technical contributions to the IES mission. Fillion was honored: “It's wonderful that IES recognizes not only service to the Society at large but also activities at the local chapter level. I have been lucky to have worked for companies and for bosses who encouraged me to get involved in the IES community. If you're an employer or a supervisor, please encourage your team members to pursue their interests and get involved with IES. Our involvement in this community helps to share knowledge and best practices, as well as cultivate future leaders in the lighting industry.”
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Showcasing NYC Lighting Design Excellence: Illumination Awards
The IESNYC is proud to honor our members and the exceptional achievements of our local lighting designers who received Illumination Awards. Congratulations to all!
The 51st Annual Illumination Awards (IA) ceremony celebrated 10 exceptional projects. A prestigious Award of Distinction in outdoor lighting design, honoring extraordinary achievement, was presented to The Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center. Designed by Tillotson Design Associates, led by Founder and President Suzan Tillotson, the project received the Award of Distinction for its exceptional integration of lighting that elevates the center’s modern architectural form and creates a visually captivating experience. Read all about it in designing lighting.
Also in outdoor lighting, the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge in Bettendorf, IL, and Davenport, IA, designed by Faith Baum of HLB Lighting Design, earned the IA Award of Excellence. This project also received a 2024 Lumen Award of Merit.
Special Citations recognize projects with unique design elements and contributions. The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine here in NYC, was honored for its seamless and delicate lighting throughout the liturgical space. Congrats to DLR Group, led by Tom Gallagher. This project also received a 2024 Lumen Award of Merit.
Awards of Merit Recognize NYC Lighting Design Firms
712 FIFTH AVENUE ATRIUM AND LOBBY
Shown Above. Also received a 2024 Lumen Award of Merit
Tillotson Design Associates
AUDEMARS PIGUET HOUSE NEW YORK
L’Observatoire International
CATHEDRALE
Focus Lighting
CAVEAU
Focus Lighting
CHARLES R. JONAS FEDERAL BUILDING & COURTHOUSE
Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design
CHURCH OF EPIPHANY RELOCATION
Luminous Flux, LLC
CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT CENTER
Shown Above. Also received a 2022 Lumen Award of Excellence
IA Interior Architects
DAVID GEFFEN HALL
Fisher Marantz Stone, Inc.
DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL
Kugler Ning Lighting Design
HIGH BLUFF HOUSE
Derek Porter Studio
I-74 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE
HLB Design
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING
Tillotson Design Associates
PENN STATION LIRR TRAIN HALL
HLB Lighting Design
PENN STATION LIRR TRAIN HALL CEILING DETAIL
HLB Lighting Design
REIMAGINE THE CANALS
Office for Visual Interaction, Inc.
RICHARD GILDER CENTER FOR SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND INNOVATION AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Renfro Design Group, Inc.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER CONCOURSE
Lighting Workshop
SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH AND NATIONAL SHRINE
DLR Group
STEELHOUSE OMAHA
Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design
SPHERE
Journey Lighting (ICRAVE)
THE IMMACULATA CHURCH
KGM Architectural Lighting
THE PERELMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT WTC
Tillotson Design Associates
THE RIVERFRONT
Shown Above. Also received a 2024 Lumen Citation for Urban Revitalization
Atelier Ten
TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTS
Fisher Marantz Stone, Inc.
VENABLE NEW YORK
Spark Studio Lighting Design, LLC
