The IES recognized the following members for technical and service achievements:
In recognition of meritorious technical achievement that has conspicuously furthered the profession, art or knowledge of illuminating engineering.
Naomi Miller—senior lighting scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory—has made impactful contributions for more than four decades in the areas of applied illumination, lighting research and education. Her focus in solid-state lighting technology (SSL), lighting quality, the aging eye, health effects of light and dark, glare and temporal modulation (flicker), dark skies and energy efficiency have advanced the understanding of lighting and its impacts on humans, animals and the environment. Her research and education have a broad impact on lighting design standards, technical metrics and measurements, as well as lighting and controls product design in the architectural and transportation industries. Miller’s experience as a lighting designer and researcher has established her as a premiere educator for technical issues, presenting in a manner appealing to all knowledge levels.
An IES and IALD Fellow, Miller has been honored with a number of accolades including the 2014 IES Louis B. Marks Award, 2007 IES President’s Award (for developing the IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance), 2006 IES President’s Award (for contributions to book draft for Lighting Quality Design Guide) and the 2004 IES Distinguished Service Award, among numerous others. Her technical contributions to the Society, affiliated industries and the global community have advanced lighting quality by melding the art and science of practices and standards.
In recognition of exceptional service to the Society of a non-technical nature.
Daniel Salinas—president, lighting systems designer, Salinas Lighting Consult, Inc.—has served on numerous committees and leadership positions with the IES including as 2013–2014 president. He serves on various IES committees including the Lighting Commissioning Committee, Leadership Forum and Student/Emerging Professionals Event Committee. He has appeared as guest lecturer on lighting, lighting controls and sustainable design for programs at the IES, University of Washington and Bellevue College.
An ambassador and a mentor to many in the lighting industry, Salinas is dedicated to those who are new to the IES as well as those who are stepping into roles of volunteer leaders in the Society. Emerging Professionals, Section leaders and Leadership Forum attendees have benefited from his expertise during the IES Annual Conference as well as local and regional events. He is often interacting with first-time attendees, explaining what personal and professional resources the IES offers and extolling the benefits of being an active member of the Society. Many of those who have interacted with him have gone on to assume leadership roles in the IES. Salinas’ passion is clear and infectious, and the IES is stronger as a result of those he has encouraged along the way.
In recognition of significant non-technical contributions to the IES mission, with at least 15 years of dedicated service.
Shaun Fillion—director of Lighting Design at RAB Lighting and program director for the Masters of Professional Studies in Lighting Design program at the New York School of Interior Design—has been an advocate for architectural lighting for nearly two decades. He has chaired the IES Progress Committee and served on the Residential Lighting and ELO committees. Fillion served as an IESNYC board member for 8 years and chaired the IESNYC Student Lighting Competition for 13 of its 25 years, introducing over 1,500 students to architectural lighting and the IES.
Michael Grather—president and chief technology officer at LightLab International Allentown—has displayed leadership, dedication, integrity and enthusiasm to the IES as the chair for the Science Advisory Panel and Standards Committee during the transition from traditional lighting to SSL. Grather has been instrumental in setting policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of the IES standards and report developing process. He led the Testing Procedures Committee during the development of solid-state lighting standards including LM-79 and LM-80.
Cristian Suvagau—associate professor, New York Institute of Technology, and team-lead, Specialist Lighting and Energy Management engineer at BC Hydro—has served the IES for 25 years with dedication and distinction through his leadership, standards development, public outreach and lighting education at local, regional and national levels. From IES Fundamentals of Lighting and Advanced Lighting Education to self-developed college lighting courses at BC Institute of Technology and New York Institute of Technology, Suvagau has educated many cohorts of lighting practitioners during his career.
Mitchell Hefter—senior systems engineer, Design and Development at Signify—is recognized for decades of service to the Society in the development of controls protocols including ANSI/USITT DMX-512A, Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories, and multiple technical memoranda and lighting practice documents. His work in the development of ANSI/USITT DMX-512A revolutionized the control of stage lighting and laid the foundation for the digital infrastructure on which the lighting controls industry now rests.
Jeff Tsao—senior scientist at Sandia National Laboratory—is recognized for playing a critical role in the birth of the SSL revolution that changed how the world is illuminated. His visionary work led the first government-industry efforts to accelerate the development of SSL. Tsao helped create and execute SSL R&D programs at Sandia National Labs and the U.S. Department of Energy. He advised roadmapping efforts nationally and internationally and served as an intellectual leader and champion for SSL and its potential for energy savings and human productivity.
In recognition of member excellence.
Frank Agraz—director of engineering at FSG—in recognition of his dedication, leadership and mentorship to the Society and the IES Board of Directors.
Mark Lien—IES industry relations consultant—in recognition of his collaborative efforts with senior leadership, IES staff and the Progress Committee as well as his global lighting community advocacy.
Pat McGillicuddy—senior manager of Technical Content at the IES—in recognition of her support of the Society’s committees, members and staff as well as her passion and dedication to the IES mission.
Dan Ozminkowski—content manager for Education and Standards at the IES—in recognition the extensive service he has provided to IES Technical Committees.
Brienne Willcock—director of Education and Standards at the IES—in recognition of her work advancing IES Standards and Education programs.