• Last year $10,000 was awarded in total awards for the IES project. • Prizes will be awarded at the judge's discretion to one or more of the finalists. • Each finalist will be given a membership to IESLA for the following year. • All entries will receive complimentary admission to the DLFLA meeting to present their project. • Finalists and one guest will be a guest of IESLA at the Lumen West Award Banquet where the awards will be given. • All entries shall be deliverd to the site of the DLFLA meeting by 12 p.m. on May 4th. • Project is to design the lighting for a comtemporary worship space. Downloads: General Information Page Project Description Presentation Criteria Entrant Contact Form (affix to back of entry) PDF Drawings CAD Drawings Register Online (opens a new window) Deadline Friday, April 23, 2010. The purposes of the Awards are three fold: To honor the late Saul Goldin and preserve the memory and meaning of his attitudes toward lighting, lighting education and assisting everyone in their pursuit of knowledge. To encourage education in lighting for college students, under graduate or graduate, who have given evidence of innovative thought and implementation in their studies of light and lighting. To provide financial support for students in recognition of their accomplishments. Eligibility All applicants should meet the following eligibility requirements: Must be enrolled in an accredited program at an accredited educational institution. Must be enrolled in an approved curricula of architecture, interior design, architectural engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or theater accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the Association of College Schools of Architecture (ACSA), the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST) or the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Must be a full time undergraduate student pursuing lighting studies in the above majors or a graduate student with a specific lighting project as part of an advanced degree program. Must be studying in the Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino or Riverside.

At left: Starry Night - 2009 1st Place Winner
Jae Young Bae, Santa Monica College

A Tribute to Saul Goldin

In every profession, certain individuals distinguish themselves by their dedicated contributions of time, effort, insight, foresight and education to that profession and to the community which it serves. When this status is achieved with a noble spirit, challenging fellow members to strive for perfection, encourage those who fail to achieve it and always personally exemplifying stated standards and beliefs the individual is not only recognized, but respected and remembered.

The consulting electrical/lighting engineering profession has its share of present and past distinguished members, none more notable the Saul Goldin.

Born in Manitoba, Canada, Saul’s professional career began in 1946 when he obtained his B.S.E.E. from the University of Manitoba and moved to Los Angeles, working as a consulting engineer with such prominent architects as Welton Becket, Pereira, Luckman and Gruen.

Saul opened his own consulting practice in 1960 and joined IES in 1961 as an Associate Member. He soon became “in demand” for nearly every project of architectural lighting significance in Los Angeles as evidenced by his involvement in the redesign and relighting of the Hollywood Park Racetrack (for which he received the IES’s highest Design Achievement Award) and the Rodia Towers in Watts.

Despite the demands of raising two daughters and a son and the daily grind of involvements of his practice, Saul found time to teach a whole generation of architecture students at U.S.C. the finer points of lighting and electrical design.

In 1965, Saul became a full Member of IES and continued to serve the local Section. He was elected Regional Vice President of the South Pacific Coast Region in 1972 and served until 1974 and RVP Director the second year. Following his service as RVP, Saul was elected a Director of the Society from 1975 through 1978.

In the early 1980's, Saul undertook additional teaching roles at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCIARC). This added exposure to the architectural design process led Saul to become an architect himself. He submitted his application with panache, “After all these years, I’ve come to the conclusion that the only way I can escape the stupidity of architects is to become one myself”. He successfully completed the program and graduated with a masters degree in Architecture at age 67. He was selected Valedictorian of his class and adorned the commencement with another endearing and inspiring demand for excellence.

Unknown by most people, Saul had been diagnosed with lung and liver cancer four years prior to his graduation but had continued to learn, challenge, question, stimulate and contribute to the efforts of his family and colleagues at every opportunity. He was made an Honorary Member of IESNA in early 1991 and passed away peacefully on July 29 of that year.

Saul’s legacy is to not just accept things, but rather question and challenge them in a sensitive and positive way. Design efforts must not be mediocre, but rather must strive for excellence.