Society Awards Banquet

Honoring greatness in a grand setting

Spectacular honorees shine amid San Diego's splendor

The SPIE Society Awards are presented annually at a gala event in August during SPIE Optics + Photonics in San Diego. The event celebrates exceptional achievements in the science of light in a picturesque location.

Jess Wade, recipient of the 2024 SPIE Directors' Award, speaks in front of a gold curtain after accepting her award at the 2025 SPIE Society Awards banquet

Photo highlights from 2025


6 August 2025: A night of elegance and excellence

The 2025 SPIE Society Awards banquet was a memorable evening of honoring extraordinary individuals at the breathtaking Prado at Balboa Park, a National Historic Landmark renowned for its stunning blend of Spanish, Moorish, and Mexican architectural styles. The venue provided a majestic backdrop for an event dedicated to celebrating the brightest minds in optics and photonics.