The NY Lighting Design Awards celebrates outstanding lighting environments that combine creativity, functionality, innovation, and visual impact. Open to lighting designers, design studios, architects, developers, and emerging talents worldwide, the category recognizes projects that transform spaces through the thoughtful use of light.
From architectural lighting and hospitality environments to public installations and experiential spaces, the category honors projects that enhance atmosphere, elevate experiences, and shape the way people interact with the built environment.
The NY Lighting Design Awards category honors projects that demonstrate exceptional lighting concepts, technical execution, and design innovation. Recognizing both interior and exterior environments, the category celebrates lighting solutions that successfully balance aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and user experience.
Whether through architectural illumination, creative storytelling, environmental integration, or technological advancement, the category welcomes projects that showcase excellence in lighting design.
The Lighting Design Awards category recognizes excellence across a diverse range of lighting environments and project types.
Entries are evaluated through a blind judging process by an international jury panel consisting of lighting designers, architects, academics, creative directors, and industry leaders. Projects are assessed based on:
The overall quality, aesthetics, and execution of the lighting environment.
Originality of concept, design thinking, and innovative lighting solutions.
Effectiveness in supporting usability, atmosphere, visual comfort, and spatial experience.
Integration of energy-efficient strategies, responsible technologies, and long-term environmental performance.
The project's significance, execution, and lasting contribution to lighting design.
Gain global exposure for outstanding lighting design achievements.
Strengthen your reputation through independent recognition.
Showcase your work to an international audience of design professionals.
Receive recognition from respected lighting design experts and industry leaders.
Enhance proposals, presentations, and promotional materials.
Join a global archive celebrating exceptional lighting design.
Who can enter the Lighting Design Awards?
Can architectural and interior lighting projects be submitted?
How are entries judged?
Join lighting designers, design studios, architects, developers, and design professionals from around the world in gaining international recognition for outstanding lighting design achievements.
