IA Awards Program

Partner of the Year

Established in 1995, the IA Partner of the Year is awarded to a person or group making exceptional contributions in areas related or integral to the irrigation industry.

2009

Alberta Chapter of the Irrigation Association

Founded in 2001, the Alberta Chapter of the Irrigation Association is dedicated to promoting efficient and effective water management in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. ACIA works to improve industry professionalism by offering education classes and promoting the benefits of IA certification. As part of Smart Irrigation Month, ACIA developed two newspaper inserts. Water Wise: Albertans Get Smart About Irrigation and Smart Irrigation: How to Conserve Water, Save Money, Have a Healthy Yard focused on the area’s unique water issues and local solutions.

2007

California Agricultural Irrigation Association

2006

Center for Irrigation Technology

2005

Eugene Water & Electric Board, Oregon

2004

Disney’s Horticulture, Walt Disney World Resort

2003

Associated Landscape Contractors of America

2002

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

2001

Texas Turf Irrigation Association

2000

Carolinas Irrigation Association

1998

North Carolina Irrigation Society

1997

Irrigation Association of New Jersey

and

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

1996

Irrigation Dealers Association of California

1995

Irrigation Association of Australia