Cheryl English has been a member of the IES for 40 years. She has worked for Acuity Brands in a number of positions including application design, testing, education and marketing, culminating in her current position as Vice President, Public Policy. On behalf of the IES, English helped develop the Joint IDA-IES Model Lighting Ordinance; the IES classification system for Outdoor Luminaires (TM-15) and the first series of IES ED education series. She has served on a variety of IES committees: Board of Fellows, Medal Award, Marks Award, Lighting Economics, Sustainable Lighting, Educational Materials, Education Seminars, Legislative & Regulatory and Computer. English was awarded with the Marks Award, Distinguished Service Award, the Fellow Award, and an IES Presidential Award.