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Nominate a Lighting Hero for the WIL Leadership Award
The American Lighting Association is encouraging its members to nominate a peer in the industry for consideration in the annual Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA).
“Contrary to popular belief, the best way to climb to the top of the ladder is to take others up there with you” — Maria Eitel, founder and chair of the Nike Foundation and The Girl Effect
The above quote is an appropriate reminder that nominations are now open for the 2026 Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA), presented annually by American Lighting Association’s (ALA) Women in Lighting Committee.
The award honors one individual who has helped move the lighting industry forward through leadership, mentorship, service to ALA, and commitment to community.
Specifically, the Women in Lighting Leadership Award recognizes one woman for her role in at least two of the following activities within the past two years:
• Achievement/leadership in the lighting industry
• Support of ALA
• Mentoring of other women in the lighting industry
• Devotion to their community through philanthropy, volunteer work, or outstanding active support/participation
The recipient must be a member of ALA, nominated by an ALA member, and voted upon by the WIL Committee.
Nominations are open to ALA members and due April 1.
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