Irrigation Association Calls for Awards Nominations

Nominations due March 1, 2011



FALLS CHURCH, VA. (Jan. 11, 2011) — The Irrigation Association is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program. Anyone can nominate an individual or organization for a relevant award; nominees are not required to be IA members. The awards recognize those who have significantly affected the irrigation industry, or advanced the science or adoption of efficient irrigation practices and products.

Nominees are accepted in five categories:
  • Person of the Year – Awarded to an individual outside the commercial irrigation industry for outstanding contributions toward the acceptance of sound irrigation practices.
  • Industry Achievement Award – Recognizes an individual whose career demonstrates outstanding contributions to the advancement of the irrigation industry and its products.
  • Crawford Reid Memorial Award – Honors individuals who have significantly advanced both the irrigation industry and proper irrigation techniques and procedures outside of the United States.
  • National Water and Energy Conservation Award – Recognizes a company, agency, or organization for significant achievement in the conservation of water and energy relating to irrigation procedures, equipment, methods and techniques.
  • Partner of the Year – Honors a person or group making exceptional contributions in areas related or integral to the irrigation industry.
Submitters are encouraged to review nomination criteria for each award before submitting a nominee. Awards are presented at the 2011 Irrigation Show’s general session in November. Nominations close March 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.irrigation.org/awards. 

About The Irrigation Association
The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization for irrigation companies and professionals. Together with our members, we are committed to promoting efficient irrigation and to long-term sustainability of water resources for future generations. IA works to improve industry proficiency, advocate sound water management, and grow demand for water-efficient products and services. For more information, visit www.irrigation.org.