IA Awards Program

Each year, the Irrigation Association recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the irrigation industry.

• Peer nominations are reviewed by the IA Awards and Honors Committee.
• Finalists are submitted to the full Board of Directors for approval.
• Awards are presented each year at the Irrigation Show General Session.
• Awards are chosen at the Board's discretion and are not necessarily distributed annually.

Click on the award name for a more detailed description and a list of past winners.

• Person of the Year is awarded to an individual outside of the irrigation industry for outstanding contributions toward the acceptance of sound irrigation practices.

• Industry Achievement Award recognizes an individual from an industry firm who has made outstanding contributions to the development of the irrigation industry.

• Crawford Reid Memorial Award recognizes significant achievements in the promotion of proper irrigation techniques, procedures and industry advancements outside of the United States.

• National Water & Energy Conservation Award is presented for significant achievement in the conservation of water and energy relating to irrigation procedures, equipment, methods and techniques.

• Partner of the Year is awarded to a person or group making exceptional contributions in areas related or integral to the irrigation industry.

 Nominations are accepted throughout the year. The 2012 award nomination form is available for download.