Call for Entries Opens in the 2026 IALD International Lighting Design Awards Cycle

The IALD invites architectural lighting designers from around the globe to submit their best projects in the 2026 Call for Entries, marking the beginning of the 43rd annual cycle for the IALD International Lighting Design Awards.

Both individual lighting designers and firms are welcome to submit eligible projects for consideration, regardless of their membership status with the IALD. Eligible projects are permanent architectural lighting design solutions completed on or after 1 January 2024. 

The official Call for Entries portal linked through IALD.org provides detailed guidelines for project submissions, required materials, and explanations of the judging criteria. IALD member and non-member lighting designers may enter projects through 9 September 2025.

Entrants can begin submissions now at iald.org/awardscall.

When judging concludes in November 2025, the IALD Awards Chairs will notify award winners in preparation for a highly celebrated Awards presentation on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, during Light + Building in Frankfurt, Germany. 

Further details on the 2026 IALD Awards presentation event, including sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales, can be found at iald.org/awards.

2026 Call for Entries Resources

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