Press Releases

The IA communicates association and industry news through periodic press releases to the media. Press releases address

  • association events, programs and services. 
  • industry initiative updates.
  • policy outreach and accomplishments.

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Irrigation & Lighting opens Changing the Landscape Awards for entry

Posted on 5/15/2023
Irrigation & Lighting magazine, the business publication serving contractors in those industries, has opened its Changing the Landscape Awards program for this year’s entries.

Nathan Bowen promoted to IA advocacy and public affairs vice president

Posted on 5/15/2023
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Nathan Bowen has been promoted to advocacy and public affairs vice president.

Irrigation Association awards scholarships to 18 students

Posted on 5/8/2023
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce the winners of the 2023 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird.

Irrigation Association announces 2023 U.S. Farm Bill priorities during Capitol Hill Fly-In

Posted on 3/28/2023
Irrigation industry leaders from around the country gathered today in Washington, D.C., at the 2023 IA Fly-In, to meet with their elected officials, share the benefits of efficient irrigation and help shape policy.

Irrigation Association opens registration for Technician Week courses & certification exam

Posted on 2/6/2023
The Irrigation Association has opened registration for its 2023 Technician Week scheduled for March 6-10.

Irrigation Association 2023 scholarship program now open

Posted on 2/2/2023
The Irrigation Association is now accepting applications for the 2023 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird in honor of the company’s late president and CEO.

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Posted on 3/29/2023

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Posted on 3/29/2023

Irrigation & Lighting opens Watch Us Grow: 2023 Industry Standouts program

Posted on 1/19/2023
Irrigation & Lighting magazine, the business publication serving contractors in those industries, is opening its Watch Us Grow: 2023 Industry Standouts program for this year’s entries.

Noreen Rich & Trisha Klaus assume new IA membership engagement & communications roles

Posted on 1/12/2023
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Noreen Rich has accepted the position of IA member engagement and industry relations director, and Trisha Klaus has been promoted to IA communications, marketing and brand vice president.

The Toro Company recognized as a premier sponsor of the 2023 Irrigation E3 program

Posted on 12/16/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that The Toro Company will be a premier sponsor of the 2023 Irrigation E3 program.

Rancho Santa Margarita business leader elected to IA Board of Directors

Posted on 12/13/2022
The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce that Steve Hohl, principal for Water Concern Ltd., has been elected to the IA Board of Directors.

Roswell business leader elected to IA Board of Directors

Posted on 12/13/2022
The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce that Steve Counter, vice president of category management at SiteOne Landscape Supply, has been elected to the IA Board of Directors.

IA announces 2022 Pitch Competition winner

Posted on 12/12/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce the winner of the 2022 Pitch Competition.

IA announces 2022 New Product Contest winners

Posted on 12/8/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 New Product Contest.

Irrigation Association announces 2022 E3 program winners

Posted on 10/20/2022
The Irrigation Association has selected 25 exceptional winners for the 2022 Irrigation E3 program.

Inland Empire Utilities Agency named recipient of SWAT Outstanding Industry Partnership Award

Posted on 10/5/2022
The Irrigation Association has named the Inland Empire Utilities Agency in Chino, California, as the recipient of the Smart Water Application Technologies 2022 Outstanding Industry Partnership Award.

Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership named recipient of SWAT Outstanding Public Engagement Award

Posted on 10/5/2022
The Irrigation Association has named the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership as the recipient of the Smart Water Application Technologies 2022 Outstanding Public Engagement Award.

Irrigation E3 program provides students & educators unique experience at the 2022 Irrigation Show

Posted on 9/6/2022
The Irrigation Association is now accepting applications for the 2022 Irrigation E3 program.

Stephanie Clark promoted to IA strategic partnerships and business development vice president

Posted on 8/31/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Stephanie Clark, CEM, has been promoted to strategic partnerships and business development vice president.

Nathan Bowen named IA advocacy director

Posted on 8/18/2022
The Irrigation Association has hired Nathan Bowen as its new advocacy director. His background includes a full breadth of policy issues, especially environmental regulation, water quality, conservation and international trade.

Irrigation Today wins media awards

Posted on 8/16/2022
Irrigation Today magazine, the only publication focused specifically on content related to on-farm irrigation, won two first-place honors in the Agricultural Communicators Network 2022 Communication Awards Program.

Registration opens for 2022 Irrigation Show

Posted on 8/9/2022
The 2022 Irrigation Show and Education Week, the annual event gathering agriculture and landscape irrigation professionals, has opened registration for the 2022 show to be held in Las Vegas Dec. 5-9.

Bradley Jakubowski named recipient of 2022 Excellence in Education Award

Posted on 10/12/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Bradley Jakubowski, of The Pennsylvania State University, is a recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Education Award, sponsored by Hunter Industries.

SDI-E project named 2022 IA Vanguard Award recipient

Posted on 7/29/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Netafim’s Subsurface Drip Irrigation for Dairy Effluent Water Application project has been named the recipient of the 2022 Vanguard Award, sponsored by Hunter Industries.

Jack Buzzard named IA 2022 Industry Achievement Award recipient

Posted on 7/29/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Jack Buzzard, of Corona del Mar, California, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Industry Achievement Award.

Charlie Abee named recipient of 2022 Excellence in Education Award

Posted on 7/29/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Charlie Abee, CAIS, of the College of the Sequoias, is a recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Education Award, sponsored by Hunter Industries.

Irrigation & Lighting staff win media awards

Posted on 6/23/2022
Irrigation & Lighting magazine, the business publication serving contractors in those industries, won three honors in the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association’s 2022 Communication Awards.

Irrigation & Lighting chooses Watch Us Grow: 2022 Industry Standouts

Posted on 6/16/2022
Irrigation & Lighting magazine, the business publication serving contractors in those industries, named the four winners of its Watch Us Grow: 2022 Industry Standouts program.

Irrigation Association focuses on industry’s future during July’s Smart Irrigation Month

Posted on 6/16/2022
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that July 2022 has once again been designated as Smart Irrigation Month.