Header: The Lindemann Performing Arts Center at Brown University. L’Observatoire International. Photo Credits: Iwan Baan.
The LIT Lighting Design Awards are officially open for submissions, inviting the world’s most innovative lighting designers to be part of its 2025 celebration of excellence. This distinguished event is renowned for recognizing the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in the lighting design industry. The program boasts an impressive array of categories, with 31 in Architectural Lighting Design, 15 in Entertainment Lighting Design, and 44 in Lighting Product Design.
In 2024, the program received over 800 submissions from 58 countries, showcasing a breathtaking spectrum of design. Notable winners included Studio ZNA, led by Zerlina Hughes, who received the top honor in Architectural Lighting Design for their work on Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Takahiro Matsuo of Lucent won in Entertainment Lighting Design for The Creation, a dazzling installation featuring 20,000 suspended acrylic spheres. In Lighting Product Design, Evgenii Vetlugin and Eduard Bochanov of Pipe Lighting GmbH were recognized for their innovative, eco-friendly LED system designed for film sets. Each year, the LIT Lighting Design Awards honor a visionary lighting designer with the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2024, this prestigious accolade was awarded to Allen Lee Hughes, a pioneer whose five-decade career has profoundly influenced lighting design in theatre, opera, and dance. The 2024 Spotlight Prize recognizes the “Brighten the Future of Gaza’s Children” initiative, highlighting the positive impact lighting can have beyond design.
“At the LIT Lighting Design Awards, we believe light has the power to transform everything,” shared Program Director, Astrid Hébert. “It’s about designs that make a real difference, leaving a lasting mark on the world. We’re excited to see the bold, creative ideas shaping the future of lighting and sustainability. If you’re ready to share your vision, create change, and be part of something bigger, this is your moment. Submit your design and let your light shine!”
The 2025 jury, comprising 35 esteemed designers, lighting experts, academics, and media representatives, will select the winners in each category in November 2024. Past jurors have included industry leaders such as Sooner Routhier, CEO of The Playground, Roland Greil from Roland Greil & The Black Project, Emmy Award Winner Peter Morse, and Randy Reid, Editor at Designing Lighting (dl), among others.
To ensure winners receive the recognition they deserve, the LIT Lighting Design Awards has partnered with global media like V2com, D5mag.com, and DesignWanted. This collaboration guarantees extensive international publicity for the awarded projects. Additionally, winners will have their work featured in the annual Book of Design, receive the coveted LIT Lighting Design Awards certificate and badge of achievement, and enjoy a year-round profile in the LIT Awards Online Directory. Participating in the awards offers invaluable learning opportunities, allowing companies to benchmark their work against industry peers and gain insights for future projects.
To encourage early submissions, a 10% Early Bird discount is available until April 30th, 2025. For more information and to submit your entries, visit litawards.com. Illuminate your brilliance—be part of the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025!
