The Lighting Authority
Established in 1906, the Illuminating Engineering Society is the recognized technical and educational authority on illumination. Our mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. We provide a variety of professional development, publications, networking and educational opportunities to our membership of engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers and scientists in nearly 60 countries. Through our American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited process, we publish and maintain the Lighting Library®, with over 100 standards written by subject matter experts in our technical committees.
Mission & Vision
Mission Statement
The IES seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.
Vision Statement
The IES will build upon a century of excellence to create the premier lighting community dedicated to promoting the art and science of quality lighting to its members, allied professional organizations, and the public.
Governance
Society Documents
The Society Bylaws are the operating directives of the Society. They cover the Society’s purpose, and define its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, other committees, membership, elections, fiscal practice, etc…
Charter & Bylaws
(PDF 153KB)
The Board of Directors may adopt policies to provide for the governance of the Society in any matter not covered otherwise by the basic documents of governance.
Policies of the IES
(PDF 355KB)
Policy regarding use of IES copyright materials; and participants’ non-commercial conduct at IES events.
IES Policy on Commercial Issues
(PDF 355KB)
The IES Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct are fundamental to the values of IES and essential to achieving its mission to improve the lighted environment.
IES Policy Regarding Official Statements
(PDF 22KB)
Annual Report
The Society Bylaws are the operating directives of the Society. They cover the Society’s purpose, and define its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, other committees, membership, elections, fiscal practice, etc…
Charter & Bylaws
(PDF 153KB)
The Board of Directors may adopt policies to provide for the governance of the Society in any matter not covered otherwise by the basic documents of governance.
Policies of the IES
(PDF 355KB)
Policy regarding use of IES copyright materials; and participants’ non-commercial conduct at IES events.
IES Policy on Commercial Issues
(PDF 355KB)
The IES Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct are fundamental to the values of IES and essential to achieving its mission to improve the lighted environment.
IES Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
(PDF 355KB)
This is a comprehensive report on our Society’s activities throughout the preceding fiscal year.
Annual reports are intended to give you and other interested parties information about our programs and activities, financial performance, and much more.
Nominating Committee
Procedures for the IES Board of Nomination.
IES Nominating Committee Procedures
(PDF 153KB)
Guidelines for candidates seeking IES office.
Policies of the IES
(PDF 355KB)
Awards
AM&P EXCEL Silver Winner 2021
EXCEL Awards from the Association Media and Publishing for 2021: General Excellence and Design Excellence
AM&P EXCEL Silver Winner 2019
EXCEL Awards from the Association Media and Publishing for 2019: General Excellence, Excel Bronze Single Topic Issue, Excel Bronze Design Excellence
AM&P EXCEL Silver Winner 2018
EXCEL Awards form the Association Media and Publishing for 2018: Silver Award in the General Excellence Category; Bronze Award in the Media Kit Category
AM&P EXCEL Silver Winner 2017
EXCEL Awards from the Association Media and Publishing for 2017: Gold Award in the Theme Issue Category (Light and Health); Silver Award in the Design Excellence Category; Bronze Award in the General...