September 8, 2025

LUMY Awards Set to Spotlight Lighting’s Most Innovative Products

ATLANTA —  The LUMY Awards, a newly launched program dedicated to honoring the most innovative and exceptional lighting and controls products, is set to raise the bar for recognition in the global lighting industry.

The LUMYs will spotlight excellence across six categories — Indoor Luminaires, Outdoor Luminaires, Lighting Controls, Stocked Goods, Lamps, and Components — providing manufacturers with a highly credible platform for recognition and industry-wide visibility. A panel of six respected industry experts will evaluate entries based on rigorous criteria, ensuring that the program sets a true benchmark for quality and innovation.

“The LUMY Awards are about celebrating real innovation and quality in lighting,” said Al Uszynski, creator of the LUMY Awards. “This program brings a level of rigor and integrity that the industry can trust — a benchmark designed to reflect what true excellence looks like.”

The awards program will roll out over the coming months:

• September - October: Entry period open. Weekly announcements unveiling members of the distinguished judging panel
• October 19: Entry period closes
• November: Four finalists per category announced. Public voting opens, counting as the seventh judge and representing one-seventh (14%) of the total score.
• December: Category winners unveiled, with each product celebrated as a LUMY Awards winner

The LUMY Awards aim to deliver more than just recognition. Winners will gain significant exposure across the lighting industry’s design, distribution, and manufacturing sectors, reinforcing their position as leaders in lighting innovation.

Entries are open to manufacturers worldwide, reflecting the global nature of the lighting industry.

For entry guidelines, deadlines, and judging criteria, visit www.LUMYawards.com and be part of setting a new benchmark in lighting innovation.