Judging

New Product Contest entrants must be 2025 Irrigation Show exhibitors. Click here to learn more and become an exhibitor today.

Current exhibitors can apply through the Exhibitor Resource Center using the button below. Simply follow the instructions under the “New Product Contest: Step 1” and “Step 2” tiles once you're logged in.

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The 2025 contest entries will be evaluated by at least three judges per category in advance of the Irrigation Show. Contestants will not participate in product presentations and instead will be judged by their application.

On-site final judging will take place in the New Product Contest Plaza on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. A representative from your company must be present and with your product to answer any questions the judges may have.

Choosing the Winners

The judges will evaluate each product/service based on the following:

  • innovative and/or “changed-for-the-better” qualities
  • increased or improved irrigation, water or energy efficiency
  • product reliability and durability
  • ease of use
  • cost benefits and time savings
  • design quality
  • impact on the industry
  • product sustainability

Winners will be announced during the General Session on Thursday, Dec. 11. All contestants should have a company representative attend to receive the award, have photos taken and participate in the Winner's Circle session in the Insights Theater.

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Dates & Fees
New Product Contest Dates
     •  Application open – July 9
     •  Application close – Oct. 15
     •  Judging begins – Oct. 20
     •  Product display setup – Dec. 9
     •  Winner announcement – Dec. 11
New Product Contest Fees
     •  $1,200 – First product
     •  $750 – Each additional product
A separate agreement form must be submitted per entry.
Payment is required at the time of application submission for each entry.