CIBSE NEWS Young Lighter of the Year shortlist announced IN BRIEF Scott Mason elected as CIBSE Patrons chair Scott Mason has been elected as chair of CIBSE Patrons, taking over the role from Nick Mead. Mason, who is south regional sales manager at Lochinvar and was a CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year runner-up in 2016, has been involved with the Patrons for a number of years and is passionate about the divisions aim to provide a sustainable platform to improve the recruitment and retention of the next generation of industry professionals. CIBSE Patrons comprises a group of businesses representing a cross-section of the industry that collaborate to give financial, technical and moral backing to a wide range of initiatives led by the Institution. When asked about his appointment, Mason said: Its an honour to have been elected as chair of CIBSE Patrons. Patrons have so much to offer. There is a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can be used to benefit the wider industry. I am focused on creating a forum for networking and knowledge sharing and investing in the future talent needed to drive our industry forward. For more details about Patrons, visit bit.ly/CJSept21patrons Four lighters will be selected for The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) has announced its shortlist for the 2021 Young Lighter competition. Following the initial entry stage, the young lighters will be going through to the to develop their entry and submit a short video outlining their project. Aluwaine Manyonga was named SLL Young Lighter 2020 Awards deadline extension The deadline to submit entries to the 2022 CIBSE Building Performance Awards has been extended to 15 September. The awards, which have led the way in recognising and rewarding the proven performance of buildings, include categories for best consultancies, individuals, teams and building projects. The awards event will be held on 24 February 2022. For the full list of categories, and to enter, visit www.cibse.org/bpa CIBSE HQ gets makeover CIBSE has refreshed its Balham HQ to make it more welcoming as we return to the office. The entrance has had a makeover from Steve Burns, CIBSE Certification officer, who has created a giant mural featuring the CIBSE hawk. The eight shortlisted lighters and their projects are: Automatic light intensity control system Virtual light labs Biodynamic lighting to support wellbeing in dementia Do we need to change the design of healthcare facilities rooms? Lighting optimisation in 24-hour work centres to promote a good circadian rhythm Smart apartments with control systems to reduce carbon dioxide emissions Adaptive lighting control system user-oriented Verity Rose Drone lighting: the impact and the future. These eight will be further whittled down, where they will deliver a presentation in front of an audience and judges at an SLL event in November. The Young Lighter of the Year competition is open to anyone with an interest in light and lighting. The winner will receive the SLL Young Lighter 2021 title and a cash prize of 1,000. ANZ confirms 2021 seminar series for September. future trends in healthy building design for short- and long-term resilience. sessions, presented live and online. The sessions include: at Finity Consulting consultant, Harvard Medical School Walsh, of Beca For the full programme and to book, visit bit.ly/CJSept21ANZ 12 September 2021 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Sep 21 pp12-15 CIBSE News.indd 12 27/08/2021 10:01