Silhouette Awards unveils 2025 winners
(Global) – The winners of the fourth edition of the Silhouette Awards mentorship programme have been revealed.
After a record number of submissions from 26 countries, 20 winners were revealed during a virtual celebration that took place on 28 February.
The 2025 Silhouette Awards winners and their mentors are as follows:
- Agathe Tiret, mentored by Ratna Kumari
- Allison Lau, mentored by Shahrzad Abtahi
- Anthony George Girgis, mentored by Armaghan Ahmadi Venhari
- Diana Andrea Niño Bogoya, mentored by Ximena Munoz
- Gabriel Pinheiro, mentored by Cherine Saroufim
- Göknur Kayır, mentored by Sergio Boccia
- Ksenia Chubenko, mentored by Tim Hunt
- Lally Widelska, mentored by Philip Hammond
- Lucie Koháková, mentored by Marcos Juarez Nicolau
- Lucrezia Seghi, mentored by Lee Barker-Field
- Luis Mora D, mentored by Myriam Patricia Lopez Yanez
- Maya Gribby, mentored by Daniel Blaker
- Melissa Toasa, mentored by Sacha Abizadeh
- Petra Koza, mentored by Eugenia Cheng
- Petros Kitsantas, mentored by Vinod Pillai
- Rezvan Shahrabi Farahani, mentored by Maneck Tandon
- Santiago Navarro Castro, mentored by Magdalena Gomez
- Sudipti Varadharajan, mentored by Camila Blanco
- Tiago Winer, mentored by Fabiana Nery Pardhanani
- Zahra Shojaei, mentored by Andy Powell
Over the next six months, the winners will engage in personalised mentorships, enhancing their skills and advancing their career aspirations – benefiting not only the mentees but also the mentors.
Katia Kolovea, Co-Founder of the Silhouette Awards, said: “Each year, we are inspired by the incredible talent that emerges through the Silhouette Awards. This mentorship journey is more than just recognition – it’s about creating meaningful connections, fostering growth, and empowering the next generation of lighting professionals. The passion and creativity we see in our winners reassure us that the future of the industry is in great hands.”
Eve Gaut, Co-Founder of the Silhouette Awards, added: “The overwhelming response to this year’s programme has been truly incredible. We are so proud to see the Silhouette Awards evolve into a global movement that not only highlights emerging talent but also actively nurtures it through mentorship. The collaboration between mentees and mentors is what makes this programme so special, and we are thrilled to see it continue to make a real impact in the industry.”
A stream of the winner’s celebration is available here.
