Today in Lighting — Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Here are the stories making news, coming to you from Paris.

Congratulations to Suzanne Tillitson, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the LIT Awards. Suzanne’s husband Robert joined her for the event, and she gave a very nice acceptance speech. Our audience is familiar with the Edison Lifetime Achievement Awards, which are centered around North America — Suzanne’s award is global, and it’s a really big deal. Congratulations, Suzanne.

IALD Enlighten Europe opens today, and we’ll be reporting from the event throughout the week. Attendees can look forward to a robust program of educational sessions, workshops, meetings, and networking opportunities. Stay tuned.

Later today, join Nancy Stathes and Julie Dudley for a BOL webinar on creating effective employee handbooks, covering essential policies, legal considerations, and best practices for maintaining consistency, compliance, and clear workplace expectations. Details on designinglighting.com.

Pharos Architectural Controls helped modernize the exterior lighting of St. Peter’s Basilica, combining wireless DMX technology, energy-efficient operation, and flexible control to enhance the historic landmark’s nighttime presence while preserving its architectural and religious heritage. Read more on designinglightingglobal.com.

The markets were mixed yesterday — the Dow was up 329 points, NASDAQ dropped 308. Thinly traded Energy Focus lost 10%, thinly traded Orion gained 7%.