March 21, 2025
2025 Showstopper Award: Leigh Gice & WAC Lighting
A prestigious win for both product innovation and masterful presentation
Trade shows are a battleground for attention. Thousands of attendees, hundreds of booths, and a relentless hum of conversation make it easy for even the best innovations to get lost in the noise. But at LEDucation 2025, Leigh Gice and WAC Lighting didn’t just cut through the chaos — they owned the moment.
Leigh’s presentation of WAC’s Aether Atomic 2” downlight was sharp, confident, and packed with the kind of details that make designers nod in approval and contractors breathe a sigh of relief. A true 2-inch fixture with a patent-pending articulating driver box, the Aether Atomic 2” delivers high output in an ultra-compact package. The clever use of rare-earth magnets makes installation a breeze, and with up to 1,400 lumens and 6,500 candela, this small-but-mighty downlight doesn’t just fit tight spaces — it dominates them.
A Showstopper in Every Sense
Inside Lighting isn’t in the business of quiet recognition. Our Showstopper Award isn’t about a polite round of applause — it’s about making some noise. So, when we showed up at WAC Lighting’s booth, we brought the full spectacle: a megaphone, confetti, and our ever-mischievous mascot, Chip. And Leigh? She handled the chaos like a pro.
This year, the Inside Lighting Showstopper Award goes to Leigh Gice and WAC Lighting for delivering an outstanding product and an unforgettable presentation. Experience the award-winning pitch for yourself — watch the video and see why it was a Showstopper.
