Carlos Lee, director general of the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC), has been awarded the first Photonics Innovation Award by PNO Consultants BV. Carlos Lee, left, accepted the Photonics Innovation Award during a meeting with PNO Consultants. Courtesy of PNO Consultants. Lee was selected by PNO customers for his “continuous effort to promote the market of photonics.” "EPIC is dedicated to connecting businesses, [stimulating] innovation and [bringing] cooperation between the parties,” Lee said. “It is therefore a great honor to be recognized by Europe's largest grant consultancy dedicated to the market for photonics.” The Photonics Innovation Award was created as a result of PNO’s increasing customer portfolio in the field of photonics. EPIC will receive €3,000 worth of professional consultation services. PNO is an independent grants and innovation consultant firm. For more information, visit: www.pnoconsultants.nl.