named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Lumen Awards
Annual awards program recognizing excellence, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design, culminating in a gala event
Mentorship Committee – Guiding Lights Circle
Program connecting experienced professionals with emerging talent to foster learning, innovation, and career growth
Merit Scholarship Program
Scholarship initiative for New York State students pursuing architectural lighting design in accredited programs
NYControlled
Educational trade show focused on lighting controls, co-organized with DLFNY
Richard Kelly Grant
Grant program supporting innovative ideas and work in lighting design, including fundraising and recipient presentations
Student Lighting Competition
Annual competition challenging design students to create 3D lighting studies based on an abstract theme
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administering awards and recognition programs in lighting designProduces the annual Lumen Awards program and gala to recognize excellence, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design, including technical achievement and innovative projects since 1968. Also presents IESNYC Service Awards, student Thesis Awards, and membership recognitions annually.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Conducting research and preserving lighting historyDocuments innovations and contributions of past lighting industry leaders in the NYC area through the T.A.L.K. Oral History Project, which conducts interviews with professionals, and maintains archives of the section’s physical and digital records.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting networking and community engagement eventsOrganizes a range of social and professional events including the annual Lumen Gala, Drag Lighting Trivia Night, golf outing, architectural lighting tours, and post-event gatherings such as at The Irish Exit to foster connections within the NYC lighting community.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating mentorship and professional development programsRuns a structured mentorship program, including the Guiding Lights Circle, which pairs emerging professionals with experienced industry members for one-on-one mentorship over nine months, with monthly meetings and supporting events. Also facilitates professional development sessions on personal branding, leadership, communication, and career paths across the lighting supply chain.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Organizing educational programs and workshops for lighting professionalsOffers educational classes, workshops, and seminars on architectural lighting and electrical engineering for the specification and design community, including the local Fundamentals of Lighting course. Hosts recurring events to inform members about current lighting design issues.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Providing public resources and managing organizational operationsMaintains the IESNYC website, online calendar, event registration, digital media, and communications. Offers public-facing web-based resources on urban lighting via Lighting311.org and oversees all financial activity of the section while engaging sponsors to raise educational funds.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Running student and emerging professional development initiativesManages the NextGen Program and provides networking, creative activities, and virtual events for emerging professionals and students. Establishes scholarships for architectural lighting students in accredited New York State colleges and organizes an annual student lighting competition that has grown from 8 participants in 2000 to over 100 annually, with entries exhibited at LEDucation.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the lighting industryCo-founded The Asian Lighting Community to create space and mutual support for Asian professionals in the lighting industry and promotes inclusive dialogue through initiatives like the "Meet Our Member" feature and diverse programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Co-sponsoring and organizing trade shows and exhibitionsCo-sponsors the ELA + Synergy Trade Show and NYControlled, an educational trade show dedicated to lighting controls, in collaboration with DLFNY. Also co-sponsors the Moonlighting exhibition to showcase artistic work by members of the NYC lighting community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$931K
Contributions & grants$58K6%
Program service revenue$170K18%
Investment income$271K29%
Other revenue$432K
expenses
Total expenses$768K
Program expenses39%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising32%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$88K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.25M
Cash$261K
Investments$2.99M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.25M
Liquid reserves50.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +302.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- ATTILA UYSAL — TREASURER
- BRIGID HARDIMAN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE C HOPE — DIRECTOR
- COLIN V CONROY — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG BERNECKER — DIRECTOR
- ERIN KRUMMENACKER — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA KALLER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN J DELFINO — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW M DACEY — DIRECTOR
- MEGAN CARROLL — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA L GOREN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BARR — DIRECTOR
- NATHALIE A FAUBERT — DIRECTOR
- PHILIP CIADELLA — DIRECTOR
- RANDY A SABEDRA — DIRECTOR
- SHOSHANNA SEGAL — PRESIDENT
- ZACHARY PEARSON — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- (en)Courage Coaching Partner — Featured speaker Katie O'Malley, founder of (en)Courage Coaching, led a closing discussion on leadership, communication, and self-awareness; also advised the committee during program development.
- Acuity Brands Partner — 2026 Radiant Sponsor of IESNYC events and educational programs
- Arup Partner — Recognizes Arup's lighting design work through the Lumen Awards program
- Aurora Lamp works Partner — Firm represented among the judges of the 2026 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition.
- Available Light Partner — 2026 Twinkle Sponsor of IESNYC events and educational programs
- Buro Happold Partner — Recognizes Buro Happold's lighting design work through the Lumen Awards program
- Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design Partner — Collaborated on hosting an architectural lighting tour of PENN 2.
- DLFNY Partner — Co-hosted the annual Lighting Industry Holiday Party.
- DLFNY Partner — Co-organizes NYControlled, an educational trade show dedicated to lighting controls, with IESNYC.
- DLFNY Partner — Collaborates with IESNYC through joint events and shared participation in the NYC lighting community.
- DLFNY Partner — Cosponsors the Moonlighting exhibition celebrating artistic work by lighting professionals in New York City.
- DLFNY Partner — Sponsor of the Afterglow portion of the 2026 Lumen Gala
- Diversified Lighting Partner — 2026 Radiant Sponsor of IESNYC events and educational programs
- Domingo González Associates Partner — Recognizes Domingo González Associates' lighting design work through the Lumen Awards program
- ELA + Synergy Partner — Collaborates as an educational and event sponsor for the ELA + Synergy Trade Show.
- ELA Lighting Americas Partner — 2026 Brilliant Sponsor of IESNYC events and educational programs
- ETC Partner — Provided the event space and drinks for IESNYC's Drag Lighting Trivia Night.
- Equity in Lighting Partner — Collaborated with IESNYC to co-host the Drag Lighting Trivia Night.
- Equity in Lighting Partner — Collaborates with IESNYC on equity-focused education, programming, membership, and scholarships.
- Eureka Partner — Sponsor of the Sunset Cocktails portion of the 2026 Lumen Gala
- Fisher Marantz Stone, Inc. Partner — Firm represented on the IESNYC Student Competition committee through a board advisor and liaison.
- Focus Lighting Partner — Collaborates with Focus Lighting through committee leadership and participation in award recognition
- Gray Pants Partner — Firm represented among the judges of the 2026 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition.
- HLB Lighting Design Partner — 2026 Twinkle Sponsor of IESNYC events and educational programs
- Hartranft Lighting Design Partner — 2026 Twinkle Sponsor of IESNYC events and educational programs
- IALD Enlighten Americas Partner — Collaborated with IALD Enlighten Americas to host the "Glowing and Growing" panel discussion in 2025.
- IALD NY Chapter Partner — Collaborates with IESNYC through joint events and shared participation in the NYC lighting community.
- IALD NYC Partner — Co-hosted the annual Lighting Industry Holiday Party.
- IALDNY Partner — Cosponsors the Moonlighting exhibition celebrating artistic work by lighting professionals in New York City.
- Illuminating Engineering Society Network — New York City Section of the national Illuminating Engineering Society
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Knowledge Sharing to Advance Lighting Practicemethodology: community-driven_knowledge_sharingBy hosting curated educational events, tours, and networking opportunities that align with professionals' real-world project needs, the organization strengthens community ties and advances collective expertise in lighting, because peer-based learning and relationship-building increase engagement and innovation more than passive formats.
- Inclusive Engagement to Expand Equity in the Lighting Professionmethodology: equity_integrationBy integrating equity into education, programming, membership, and scholarships—and partnering with diversity-focused groups like NYCLIQ—the organization increases access and belonging for underrepresented professionals and students, because systemic inclusion across multiple pathways produces a more representative and innovative field.
- Mentorship as a Catalyst for Professional Clarity and Growthmethodology: reflective_mentorshipBy pairing experienced lighting professionals with emerging practitioners through structured mentorship, the organization fosters lasting professional relationships and helps mentees distinguish their authentic career goals from assumed paths, leading to more intentional and sustainable development in the field.
- Student Competitions as Pathways to Awareness and Capacity Buildingmethodology: education-community-competitionBy engaging students through design competitions supported by mentorship and community involvement, the organization increases awareness of lighting as a critical discipline and builds long-term industry capacity, because hands-on, socially embedded learning attracts and prepares the next generation more effectively than traditional outreach.