IESNYC Honors the 2023 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 six of our members who make our section shine.

IESNYC GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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

Caleb McKenzie, US Lighting Consultants
Caleb's dedication and long-standing commitment to the IESNYC section makes him a truly deserving recipient of the Golden Achievement Award. With numerous roles and responsibilities over the years, including serving as our 92nd president, Caleb has demonstrated unwavering passion for excellence. His leadership, involvement in scholarship endeavors, and active participation in various committees have made a lasting impact on our community.

IESNYC GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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

Domingo González, Domingo González Associates 
Domingo's outstanding work as president of his high-profile design team in New York City and beyond has earned him this prestigious award. His willingness to share his expertise through presentations at the IESNYC monthly programs and Open House New York has helped promote the importance of exceptional lighting design.

IESNYC SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

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

Linda Miller, Linda G. Miller Communications & Marketing
Linda has been instrumental in promoting the IESNYC's public relations initiatives and establishing strong relationships with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Open House New York (OHNY). Her tireless efforts have helped our section grow and thrive, attracting numerous new members. With her outstanding commitment, Linda has truly earned this special recognition.

IESNYC SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

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

Jordan Cohen, International Lights
Behind the scenes, Jordan has played a crucial role in organizing the IESNYC Lumen Gala, ensuring its success since 2015. His dedication has transformed our Afterglow celebration into a captivating showcase of the power of lighting. We applaud Jordan for his exceptional contribution.

IES SECTION SERVICE AWARD

Presented in recognition of outstanding service of five years or more to the Section that has significantly furthered the purpose of the Society continuously in various programs and activities.

Melissa Goren, MG Engineering
Melissa's invaluable contributions to our section includes her participation in various IESNYC programs, serving on the board, and dedicating her time to the success of the annual sponsorship campaign. Her commitment and support have been instrumental in advancing our initiatives and extend beyond our section to the broader lighting community.

IESNYC BRILLIANCE AWARD

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

Michael Hennes, Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design Inc.
Michael's significant service to both the IESNYC section and the lighting community is commendable. As the IES representative to the DOE CALiPER Guidance Committee, he has been a passionate advocate for good lighting practices. Through project visits and active participation in events such as Open House New York, Michael has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence in lighting design.

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.