Illuminating Excellence: Advancing the Art and Science of Lighting in Tampa
About Our Section
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is the technical authority on illumination who caters to all lighting professionals. The IES, a non-profit membership organization, sets out to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the general populace. The Illuminating Engineering Society was founded in 1906 to establish scientific lighting recommendations and to advance knowledge of the the lighted environment for the benefit and improvement of society.
The IES’s vision is to build upon a century of outstanding excellence to create a premier lighting community that’s dedicated to promoting the art and science of lighting to its members, allied profession organizations and to the public through inspiring events and through informative programs, presentations and networking events.
Section Leadership
Section Officers
Committee Chairs
Shahzad Ahmed
Emerging Professionals Chair | Education & Social Media/Public Relations Co-Chair
Jeff Brown
Webmaster | Education Co-Chair
Stephanie Vera
Illumination Awards Chair
Sarah Pennington
Membership Chair
Ashley Beeler
Vendor Showcase Chair | Social Media/Public Relations Co-Chair
Jeremy Fye
Program Chair
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Illuminate Your Path:
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Events
Our section has an active calendar of events
Awards
Recognize and honor lighting professionals
Emerging Professionals
Learn about the advantages of becoming an IES EP
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Events
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Microsoft Teams
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Board of Managers meeting
Microsoft Teams
2025 Illumination Awards
The Illumination Awards program recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry. If you are interested in having your project considered, please check back here later this year for information on the submission process for the 2025 Illumination Awards.
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/