Illuminating Excellence: Advancing the Art and Science of Lighting in Omaha
About Our Section
We are the Omaha based section of the Illuminating Engineering Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to all aspects of the ART and SCIENCE of ILLUMINATION.
The IES is the recognized technical authority on illumination. For over a century its objective has been to communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers through a variety of programs, publications and services. The strength of the IES is its diversified membership consisting of: engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists, all contributing to the mission of the society: to advance knowledge and disseminate information of the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society.
The IES is a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and a vehicle for its members professional development and recognition. Through its committees, with hundreds of qualified members from the lighting and user communities, the IES correlates research, investigations, and discussions to guide lighting experts and laypersons via consensus-based lighting recommendations.
Section Leadership
Section Officers 2023-2024
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Events
Awards
Emerging Professionals
Education
Membership
Sponsorship
Events
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Sacred Heart St. Mary
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
BP Office Interior
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
Do Space
Trevor Hollins – HDR
UNO Campanile and Plaza
Toby Samuelson – Morrissey Engineering
Salon Spa W
Toby Samuelson – Morrissey Engineering
Blue Barn
Andrew Lang – Morrissey Engineering
First National Bank Tower Lighting
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
2017 IES Illumination Awards
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Baxter Arena
Randy Niehaus – HDR
Girls Inc. Interior
Andrew Lang – Morrissey Engineering
Love Library Facade Lighting
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
Trio Cocktails & Company
Jeff Hemje – Morrissey Engineering
Freshii
Andrew Lang – Morrissey Engineering
Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center Exterior
Andrew Lang – Morrissey Engineering
15808 West Dodge
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
John Carmen Gottschalk Founders Room
Trevor Hollins – HDR
Think Whole Person Healthcare
Trevor Hollins – HDR
Girls Inc. Interior
Andrew Lang – Morrissey Engineering
The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital
Trevor Hollins – HDR
Papillion-La Vista Community Schools – Liberty Middle School
Eric Rushenberg – Alvine Engineering
2018 IES Illumination Awards
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Central Community College Kearney Center
Interior + Engergy and Environmental
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
Green Plains
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
Metropolitan Community College – Construction Education Center
Steve Gollehon – Morrisey Engineering
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Randy Niehaus – HDR
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Michelle Eble-Hankins – Alvine Engineering
Walla S. Cather Dining Complex
Interior + Control Innovation
Steve Gollehon – Morrissey Engineering
2019 IES Illumination Awards
IES Illumination Award for Interior Lighting Design
OPS JP LORD
Michelle Eble-Hankins, Brandon Rich – Alvine Engineering
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Creighton School of Dentistry
Joshua Wilson – Alvine Engineering
Chihuly Sanctuary at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Randy Niehaus – HDR
The Foundation
Andrew Lang – Morrissey Engineering
2020 IES Illumination Awards
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Alvine Engineering Corporate Headquarters
Interior + Lighting Control Innovation
Brandon Rich – Alvine Engineering
Seven Dolors Catholic Parish
Steve Gollehon (Morrissey Engineering), Toby Samuelson
(Morrissey Engineering), Randy Milbrath (RDG Planning & Design)
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Steve Gollehon (Morrissey Engineering), Jeff Frank (Morrissey
Engineering), Kevin Strehle (BCDM), Charlsi Kratina (BCDM), Cliff True
(BCDM)
2021 IES Illumination Awards
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Bricktown Underpass and Walkway Revitalization
Ben Williams, Nichole Renfrew – Alvine Engineering
Judy Varner Adoption and Education Center
Trevor Hollins, Jeff Thompson – HDR
Omaha VA Ambulatory Care Center
Doug Nelsen, Abby Breuer – Leo A Daly
2022 IES Illumination Awards
IES Illumination Award for Outdoor + Lighting Control Innovation
Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium
Steve Gollehon, Jeff Frank, Alex Asay – Morrisey
Engineering
Cindy Smith, Mark Bourne – Smith Bourne & Associates
Kurt Dohn – Stanley J. How Architects
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Bellevue University Sustainability Learning Lab
Eric Rushenberg – HDR
Children’s Hospital Hubbard Center for Children
Lisa Lyons, Riley Johnson – HDR
Bridges | Trust
Steve Gollehon, Toby Samuelson – Morrissey Engineering
Ryan Hier, Rebecca Harding – TACKarchitects
Creighton Preparatory High School – Lannon Learning Commons and Bell
Tower
Steve Gollehon, Toby Samuelson – Morrissey Engineering
David Warner, Matt Neaderhiser, Thomas Berry – Holland
Basham Architects
Kiewit Corporate Headquarters
Rebecca Cherney, Jeff Thompson – HDR
St. Matthew Catholic Church
Steve Gollehon, Jeff Frank – Morrissey Engineering
Cheryl Kiel – Jackson – Jackson & Associates
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Steve Gollehon, Steve Farrington – Morrissey Engineering
Kevin Strehle, Casey Painter, Charlsi Katrina – BCDM Architects
2023 IES Illumination Awards
IES Illumination Award of Merit
Southeast Community College – Health Sciences
Steve Gollehon, Toby Samuelson – Morrissey Engineering
Greg Stieren, Casey Painter – BCDM Architects
The Farnam
Ben Williams – Alvine Engineering
Katrina Stoffel, Mindy Filipi – Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
Matt Swope – The Gettys Group
The Cohen Building
Heidi Li, Shane Hoss – Engineering Technologies, Inc
Jennifer Honebrink – Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
Undisclosed Highrise, Nashville, TN
Michelle Eble-Hankins, Ben Williams – Alvine Engineering
Michele McMinn, Brenna Pease – Gresham Smith
Emerging Professionals
Who is an Emerging Professional?
An Emerging Professional (EP) is an individual who is still a student, or has less than 5 years of post-graduation experience in the lighting industry.
Why do I want to become an EP?
Joining the IES as an EP has numerous advantages. It will add structure to your career development and guide you away from the career freefall that many people experience. There are many avenues you can explore to get involved, it all depends on what your goals are, and how much of your time and energy you’re willing to invest.
Social
You will be introduced to the lighting industry. From other Emerging Professionals all the way up to Industry leaders and many others in between, the opportunities for meaningful networking and the resulting possibilities are endless.
Knowledge
If you’re looking to become more knowledgeable in the lighting industry we offer courses of different levels from fundamentals up to advanced. We also offer study groups for those who want to pass their test to become Lighting Certified (LC).
Leadership
If you want to learn how to become a leader of tomorrow, becoming an EP will expose you to opportunities that you won’t typically find in your job and will accelerate your career development and make you into a stand-out employee… did we mention you will have a ton of fun along the way, and you get to keep all your newly learned skills?
Are you ready to become an EP?
For those who are ready to enter the lighting industry, becoming an EP is a rewarding way to jumpstart your career while having a lot of fun in the process. More information on the Emerging Professional Program can be found by going to: https://ies.org/membership/emerging-professionals/
Education
Education seminars provide up-to-date information on the latest in lighting design, technique, and technologies. Furthermore, you can earn valuable CEU and LEU credits by taking part. Check back soon for a comprehensive list of upcoming educational seminars and events!
Membership
The IES is the oldest and largest educational and scientific society in North America devoted to lighting. Since 1906, the IES has sought to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. A broad variety of programs, including publications, conferences and seminars, have been established to accomplish this mission. The IES publishes and distributes the finest lighting literature authored by committees with the most experienced minds in industry and academia today.
Membership Benefits
Sponsorship
Chapter sponsorship allows the IES Omaha chapter to provide monthly education meetings, travel expenses for speakers, networking opportunities, and premier events including an upcoming awards and recognition celebration. These programs allow us to get together to discuss trends in lighting design and share our experiences while enhancing our local, regional, and national lighting community now and for the future of our industry. Our annual fundraising dollars are used to help fund every event we host and continue to support our strong industry connection to the university by offering students reduced fees/free attendance at our meetings.
As always, with your sponsorship, your company name and logo will be illustrated in sponsorship recognition at monthly meetings, in IES Omaha email communications and the website. In addition to the Gold | Silver | Bronze Sponsorship. As well as additional recognition during upcoming events in the spring including but not limited to our outdoor lighting tours, top golf event and mini-bowling events for 2024 as well as our annual IES Awards Celebration.
IES Omaha Industry Partner Levels:
- Gold Level Partner: $500/year
- Silver Level Partner: $300/year
- Bronze Level Partner: $150/year
Thank you for your help in the coming year.
IES Omaha Section Sponsors
