This new program replaces the Awards of Distinction program of prior years providing a broader range of entry categories in turn creating more award opportunities. LVLIA members are contractors, lighting designers, landscape architects, distributors and manufacturers from the United States and Canada.

The award winners are judged against projects submitted from lighting contractors throughout North America. Winning entries are determined based on various criteria including design creativity and techniques, project implementation, technical specifications, and overall continuity.

The new awards program includes recognition in various categories and sub-categories such as contractor experience level, project size, and residential/commercial status of the project. Winning entries will be announced at the 2007 LVLIA Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona during the conference banquet.