The IES has announced Eaton's Cooper Lighting as a sponsor of the IES Design Awards.

The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced Eaton's Cooper Lighting as a sponsor of the IES Design Awards, which recognizes excellence in lighting design and application in all aspects of exterior lighting.

"Eaton is committed to celebrating leaders in lighting design, who are driving all facets of the industry forward," says Mark Eubanks, president, Eaton's Cooper Lighting division. "By supporting the IES awards program, we aim to help improve the sustainability, reliability and overall function of outdoor lighting."

The Outdoor Lighting Design Award celebrates achievements in aesthetics, applied technical acumen, creative solutions to demanding site conditions and advancements to the industry in outdoor lighting applications.

The goal of the program is to further the understanding, knowledge and function of outdoor lighting as a critical aspect of the built environment. The IES Illumination Awards provide a unique opportunity for public recognition of professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based upon the individual merit of each entry judged against specific criteria.

For more information on the IES Illumination awards, please visit ies.org/ia.

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