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Smart Tips for Smart Irrigation Month

August 2011

Get Recognized for Your Efforts: Enter the Smart Marketing Contest by Aug. 31  

 

All IA members are eligible to enter the second annual Smart Marketing Contest. This contest recognizes ALL entrants for their efforts to promote Smart Irrigation Month - and names a few outstanding campaigns or tactics.  

 

Who Should Submit SIM Contest logo

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

  • Agriculture
  • Turf/Landscape/Golf
  • Small business 

IA member businesses of any size or type are invited to submit an entry. Regardless of your budget, showcase your hard work! The contest is designed for both single pieces and multiple-component campaigns. 

 

Recognition You'll Receive 

All entrants will be recognized:

  • At the Smart Irrigation Month Idea Gallery at the Irrigation Show.
  • On the IA and Smart Irrigation Month web sites.
  • In the 2011 Irrigation Show Guide, distributed on-site to all attendees and exhibitors.  

Winners will be:

  • Recognized at the General Session of the 2011 Irrigation Show.
  • Showcased at the Smart Irrigation Month Idea Gallery and briefing at the show.
  • Highlighted on the IA and Smart Irrigation Month web sites.
  • Featured in an article in E-Times, IA's monthly e-newsletter.
  • Profiled in free publicity to industry media. 

2010 Contest Winners 

  • Small business: Millenium Irrigation (Fayetteville, Ga.)
  • Turf and landscape distributor/manufacturer: Ewing Irrigation Products (Phoenix, Ariz.)
  • Contractor: ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance (Calabasas, Calif.)
  • Affiliate: City of Calgary, Parks and Water Services (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
  • Agriculture manufacturer: Trimble Navigation Limited (Sunnyvale, Calif.) 

Who Should Enter  

  • Manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Dealers
  • Manufacturers' Reps 
  • Contractors
  • Consultants
  • Affiliates 
  • Small Businesses

How to Enter  

Entries must be received by Aug. 31!

 

1) Download and complete the contest entry form.  

 

2) E-mail your form and samples of your efforts (photos, attachments, etc.) to smartcontest@irrigation.org.  

 

OR

 

Mail them to:

Smart Marketing Contest 

Irrigation Association 

6540 Arlington Blvd.

Falls Church, VA 22042-6638

Judging  

Entries will be judged on messaging, quality and creativity.

 

Please note that all judging will be done virtually, so electronic submissions are preferred! 

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6540 Arlington Blvd.
Falls Church, VA 22042
Tel: 703.536.7080
Fax: 703.536.7019
www.irrigation.org
Smart Irrigation Month is an IA initiative created to promote efficient watering practices, technologically advanced irrigation products and water conservation. The initiative encourages irrigation professionals to promote water efficiency to business partners, customers and water end users. 
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