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Industry Awards

Each year, the Irrigation Association® recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the irrigation industry with the following awards:

  • Crawford Reid Memorial Award: Awarded for significant achievements in the promotion of proper irrigation techniques, procedures and industry advancements outside of the United States.
  • Industry Achievement Award: Awarded to an individual from an industry firm for outstanding contributions to the development of the irrigation industry.
  • National Water and Energy Conservation Award: Awarded for significant achievement in the conservation of water and energy relating to irrigation procedures, equipment, methods and techniques.
  • Partner of the Year: Awarded to a person or group making exceptional contributions in areas related or integral to the irrigation industry.
  • Person of the Year: Awarded to an individual outside of the irrigation industry for outstanding contributions toward the acceptance of sound irrigation practices.

Awards are based on peer recommendations and will be presented at the 2010 Irrigation Show General Session on Monday, Dec. 6.