IES Ottawa Awards Gala & Dinner 2023/2024

November 21, 2023

The IES Ottawa is proud to present the 2023-2024 Dinner & Awards Gala

Join them January 25th at Lago Bar & Grill as they celebrate outstanding contributions to lighting & design in Ottawa! The Gala will feature exceptional lighting projects, companies, designers, and architects from the Ottawa-Gatineau region!

Event Details

Date: Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Lago Bar & Grill

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Tickets

Tickets must be purchased in advance

Individual: $75+hst

Table (8 Seats): $500+hst

Award Categories

IES Ottawa Lighting & Design awards will be presented to projects that demonstrate excellence in all aspects of lighting.

Best Interior Lighting & Design

Best Exterior Lighting & Design

Best Green Lighting & Design

Best Overall Lighting & Design

Additionally, all qualifying projects will be recognized throughout the evening.

Nominate a Project

Want to nominate a project? Submissions will be accepted via the IES Ottawa section website until December 22nd.

Full award details and nomination form can be found here.

Additional Information

Dress Code: Semi-Formal

Parking: Parking is located at corner of Carling & Champagne (855 Carling Avenue)

Transit: The following OC Transpo routes pass near or by Dow’s Lake: 2, 55, 56, 85

Included

  • Dinner
  • One beverage
  • Networking
  • Awards presentations

Purchase Tickets via Eventbrite

More information available here

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