2017 IES Society Awards

 

August 21, 2017

The IES recognized members for technical and service achievements at the 2017 Annual Conference in August.

IES Medal: Ian Ashdown received the IES Medal in recognition of meritorious technical achievement that has conspicuously furthered the profession, art or knowledge of illuminating engineering. Achievements shall be in the field of engineering, design, applied illumination, optics, ophthalmology, optometry, lighting research or education.

Louis B. Marks Award: Three members received Louis B. Marks Awards in recognition of exceptional service to the Society of a non-technical nature.

Eunice Noell-Waggoner was recognized for her dedication to the Society for more than 30 years. Noell-Waggoner has been a leading voice in raising awareness about quality lighting for seniors and those with low vision, and has worked tirelessly on their behalf.

Terry McGowan was recognized for his dedication and leadership in promoting the goals, values and heritage of the IES.

Paul Mercier was recognized for serving the Society at all levels through leadership, education and mentoring. Mercier’s work has brought about new programs and initiatives that have furthered the IES through member services, international publications and educational programs.

Distinguished Service Award: Craig Bernecker received a Distinguished Service Award in recognition of service to the Society, principally of a non-technical nature, having significantly furthered the purpose for which the Society was founded, and continued over a number of years in various programs and activities.

Fellow Designation: Three members were designated as IES Fellows for valuable contribution to the technical activities of the Society; to the art or science of illumination; or to the related scientific or engineering fields.

Burton Benjamin was recognized for his 68-year-long distinguished technical career in outdoor illumination, as an inventor, manufacturer, and marketer. Benjamin’s innovations, including the full cut-off reflector optic luminaire, the high-mast pole lowering system, the vertical lamp area luminaire and other products, have become essential to the practice of street and area lighting today.

Charles E. Israel, past president of the IES, was recognized for achievements in lighting design and education. His 30-plus years of influence include his role as founder of Lighting Design Alliance, where his design work employs progressive techniques and technologies that yield visually stunning results with remarkable energy efficiency and sustainability.

Paul J. Lutkevich was recognized for outstanding leadership in the development, documentation and promotion of exterior lighting practice and recommendations, founded in research and adopted by the IES and other organizations as technical standards and reference materials, in particular supporting lighting for roadways and tunnels, and so assisting the public in traveling safely at night.

2017 Presidential Award: These were presented to two members: Brienne Willcock, “in recognition of her inspiring and effective leadership, during a time of complex changes, for the IES Annual Conferences in 2016 and 2017,” and Mark Roush “in recognition of his service on the IES Board of Directors.”

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