2026 IALD International Lighting Design Awards
Our 43rd annual celebration of excellence in lighting design finally comes to Europe, recognizing the year's winning projects at a not-to-be-missed gala ceremony in conjunction with Light + Building Frankfurt, with thanks to title sponsor Acuity Brands.
Join the lighting industry elite for an evening of celebration, distinction, and global community.
As the longest-running architectural lighting design awards program, this premier event celebrates outstanding achievements and innovations from projects and design firms around the globe!
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Where radiance takes the stage.
Made possible by title sponsor Acuity Brands, the IALD International Lighting Design Awards presentation is an unforgettable event and an invaluable opportunity for networking, inspiration, and celebration for the lighting design community.
The celebratory evening features:
- Opening Cocktails: An opportunity to mingle and network with peers.
- The Live Awards Presentation: Honoring remarkable projects and talented individuals expanding the horizon of lighting design excellence.
- Post-Ceremony Soirée: An evening of music, dessert, drinks, and dancing!
The IALD graciously invites members and non-members alike to join us as we honor the remarkable projects and talented individuals expanding the horizon of lighting design excellence.
Cocktail attire is strongly requested.
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Get your ticket to the big show.
Tickets are available to the public, with discounts for active IALD and LIRC individual members.
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Designers interested in attending as sponsored guests are encouraged to contact any of the valued manufacturers serving as Table Sponsors for the event:
- Acuity Brands
- Axis Lighting
- The DALI Alliance
- Genlyte Solutions
- LEDFlex Group
- Media Facade
- Targetti
- WAC Group
- We-ef
Can't come to Frankfurt? You still have options.
For those unable to attend the festivities in Frankfurt, numerous IALD Regions and Chapters will host "watch parties" in major cities worldwide.
Additionally, presentations of the year's winning projects will premiere the following day (11 March 2026) on the IALD social media and YouTube channels.
The 2026 IALD Awards Book.
This year's winning projects will feature in an award-winning publication made available by the IALD in print and digital editions.
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Want to be an Awards Event sponsor?
Manufacturers interested in sponsorship for the 43rd IALD Awards ceremony or the awards book publication can review and claim the available opportunities on a first-come, first-served basis.
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