IESLA’s 2024–2025 Lesley Wheel Luminaire Design Competition Open for Registration
The IES Los Angeles (IESLA) Section’s 2024–2025 Lesley Wheel Luminaire Design Competition is open for registration. This year, students in 2-year, 4-year, and graduate programs in Southern California are invited to design a table lamp inspired by their favorite movie or book. IESLA will award up to a total of $10,000 to the top designs.
For free registration and to learn more, visit www.losangeles.ies.org and click the “Students” tab to find the IESLA Luminaire Design Competition. All registration forms must be submitted by March 31, 2025. Please reach out to Colleen Peach (colleenpeach.cp@gmail.com) and Duncan Johns (duncan@seanoconnorlighting.com) with any questions.
Below are some highlights from the 2023–2024 event.
Photos: IESLA
In Memoriam
Owen B. Stevens, IES Emeritus Member
Owen B. Stevens, IES Emeritus Member, passed away in November 2024. For more than 40 years, he was dedicated to the lighting industry, contributing as a utility professional, manufacturer, distributor, and founder of his own design firm. Stevens served as a two-time president of the Vancouver Section as well as an instructor and chair of the Vancouver Section Education Committee. His commitment was recognized with the Meritorious Service Award from the IES Vancouver Section.
Doug Webber, IES Member
Doug Webber, IES Member, Vancouver Section, passed away in October 2024. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to the lighting and controls industry through his work with Leviton, Legrand (Wattstopper), and SLS. Known for his energy, eagerness to learn, and generous spirit, Webber shared his expertise and passion with colleagues and friends.