Paris Celebrates a Decade of LIT Awards Excellence.

The ceremony took place aboard Yachts de Paris on the Seine, offering guests a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower. What began as an industry awards program has grown into a major international gathering for lighting designers and innovators. This year’s edition welcomed participants from 25 nationalities, including representatives from Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, South Africa and Australia. Designers, jury members and industry professionals came together to celebrate excellence and exchange ideas across cultures and disciplines.

All winners on stage.

Beyond the awards presentation, the event featured a gala dinner that added a festive dimension to the evening. Winners were called to the stage one by one to receive their special tenth-anniversary trophies, creating a balance between professional recognition and celebration. The LIT Lighting Design Awards continue to spotlight innovation in architectural illumination, lighting products and entertainment applications. Over the past decade, the program has become an important platform for showcasing projects that shape how people experience spaces, buildings and public environments through light.

Introductionspeech by Mr. Farmani

Award Ceremony

Gala Dinner

The tenth edition of the LIT Lighting Design Awards highlighted not only exceptional projects but also the global community behind them. By bringing together creative talent from across the world, the event reaffirmed Paris’ position as a leading meeting place for innovation, design and the future of lighting. (credit all photos ©2026, Sonny Plasschaert)