Award-winning independent lighting design consultants Lighting Design International are delighted to share that Creative Director, Graham Rollins, is part of the esteemed judging panel for this year’s Light Middle East Awards.

With a tradition of celebrating excellence in the field of lighting design and technology for over a decade, the 11^th edition of the Light Middle East Awards will shine a spotlight on those who brighten the world with their creativity, sustainability, and technological advancements.

As part of the renowned panel of experts for the Project of the Year category, Graham will ensure that innovation, sustainability and design excellence are at the forefront of each decision. This category recognises the best architectural lighting designs for projects across the MEA region and beyond, and one which has achieved the overall highest score of the year from the judging panel will receive the Ultimate Award for 2025.

Nominations for the 2025 awards are open until 13 September 2024 and the winners will be announced on 16 January 2025 at a Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony. This prestigious event will bring together the region's most influential lighting designers, manufacturers, suppliers and system integrators to celebrate the achievements and shape the future of lighting design and technology.

As the region’s premier award for lighting professionals, the Light Middle East Awards sets the standard for excellence in lighting. More than just an awards program, Light Middle East inspires the next generation of innovations that will continue to light up the world in sustainable and imaginative ways.

Graham says, “I am so honoured to be a judge for this year’s Light Middle East Awards. As part of the judging panel for such a prestigious awards program, I am looking forward to seeing the innovative range of entries to discover how talent in the industry is making new strides in lighting design to bring beautiful architectural projects to life. The projects that we see this year will help to influence the future of lighting design, and I am incredibly excited to be a part of that.”