DALI Lighting Awards 2026

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 DALI Lighting Awards.

Celebrating the best DALI-enabled projects from around the world, the DALI Lighting Awards recognize excellence in design, innovation, and application using standardized, digital lighting control.

All types of lighting using DALI technology can be nominated. While DALI does not have to be used exclusively, entries should clearly explain how DALI is implemented and, where relevant, how it integrates with other technologies.

Free to Enter – Open Worldwide

Application Categories:

Residential • Commercial Interior • Commercial Exterior • Industrial • Smart Cities & Infrastructure

Innovation Categories:

Best Use of D4i • Best Emergency Lighting Integration • Best Human Centric Design • Best Integration into Other Systems • Innovation in Lighting • Sustainability & Energy Efficiency • Best use of DALI+ or DALI Gateways

Eligible projects must have been completed between January 2022 and November 2025.

The entry form takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. We recommend preparing your responses in advance. For judging criteria and entry tips, please visit:

www.dali-alliance.org/awards2026

For questions, contact: awards@dali-alliance.org

Entry deadline: November 14, 2025

Showcase your work. Inspire the industry. Gain global recognition.