Much more than
an award!
When one person mentors, two lives are changed.
Kevin Sessums
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Vision
Celebrating
growth
We champion success and celebrate growth. We are searching for those individuals who believe they have the ambition and vision to steer the industry in years to come. Our industry’s future talent.
Inspiring
action
We inspire others to get out of their comfort zone, build confidence and take action, to become the best version of themselves, they can possibly be. Starting today.
Collaborating
together
As Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” We collectively create a supportive platform to aid both professional and personal growth. You are now part of a community.
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Silhouette Awards
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Highlighting our Mentors, Mentees and LIT Award Winners.
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Meet The
Team
Parrot PR & Marketing - Co Founder
Eve Gaut
”We feel confident the Silhouette Awards will deliver in rewarding and supporting the latest talent in our industry through something more than a conventional awards programme. As a mentor, I feel strongly that young people should be supported, and given the opportunity to rise and excel further, so the Silhouette Awards seemed the perfect project for Parrot and Archifos to collaborate on. We have a shared passion to nurture young people, and to give back to the industry we love so much. We hope the Silhouette Awards will deliver just that!”
Archifos - Co Founder
Katia Kolovea
“Having been recognized for my commitment to the industry at a young age, I strongly believe there needs to be a platform for the rising stars of today. And one that goes beyond a trophy, but actually offers continued support.
Receiving recognition early in my career proved to be invaluable to me, and my future endeavors, and I hope the Silhouette Awards will also provide others with this opportunity to shine, build confidence and discover their professional potential with the support of their mentor. Mentorship is important for growth in all aspects of life and the mentor-mentee relationship is vital for everyone to experience. This is an ideal collaboration for Archifos and Parrot. Two businesses striving to deliver the same mission, both with complementary skills.”
Parrot PR & Marketing - Event Marketing Manager
“The Silhouette Awards is an incredibly exciting programme.
Mentorship is the bridge between potential and achievement – it guides, inspires, and empowers the next generation to reach heights they might never have imagined alone.”
Put simply, we think our rising stars deserve to pushed into the spotlight, and given the opportunities to shine.
Much more than an award…
Launched in 2021 through a collaboration between Archifos and Parrot PR & Marketing, the initiative has already aided the transformation of the careers of participants worldwide. Over the past four years, the Silhouette Awards has grown into a vibrant international community that champions creativity and vision across the lighting industry.
Each year, 20 outstanding mentees are selected through a competitive global application process. Applicants are invited to share their journey, achievements, and ambitions via a three-minute video – a format that makes the process both personal and inclusive, giving every applicant the chance to speak directly to the programme’s panel of mentors.
But the Silhouette Awards go far beyond individual recognition. At its heart, the programme fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and long-term professional relationships between mentors and mentees. Connections forged often extend far beyond the official mentorship period, creating a supportive network that strengthens the global lighting design community.
As the programme enters its fifth year, momentum is building for a truly special celebratory season. By the end of this milestone year, the Silhouette Awards will have proudly partnered 100 mentors with 100 winning mentees, with an ever-expanding reach across the globe.
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