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Posted on 8/6/2026 The Irrigation Association is honored to announce that Steve Hoveln has been posthumously named the recipient of the 2026 Industry Achievement Award.
Posted on 8/5/2026 The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that José L. Chávez, PhD, of Colorado State University, is the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Education Award.
Posted on 8/5/2026 The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Abed Masarwa, Orbia Netafim, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Innovator Award.
Posted on 8/5/2026 The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that the Frontier Family Park Project has been named the recipient of the 2026 Vanguard Award – Landscape.
Posted on 8/5/2026 The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that the Precision Irrigation Access Program has been named the recipient of the 2026 Vanguard Award – Agriculture.
Posted on 7/30/2026 The Irrigation Association has hired Amy Schmitz as its new director of communications and content.
Posted on 7/7/2026 The Irrigation Association will recognize July as Smart Irrigation Month, its annual initiative to promote efficient irrigation practices and help industry professionals share that message with customers and communities.
Posted on 1/13/2026 The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce three new members of the IA Board of Directors.
Posted on 12/11/2025 The Irrigation Association proudly announced the winner of its inaugural Startup of the Year Award during the General Session at the 2025 Irrigation Show and Education Week.
Posted on 12/11/2025 The Irrigation Association proudly announced the winners of the 2025 New Product Contest, honoring the innovative products and technologies that are shaping the future of water management.
Posted on 11/18/2025 The Irrigation Association is proud to announce the 12 recipients of the 2025 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird.
Posted on 10/8/2025 The Irrigation Association has named North Fort Bend Water Authority, Texas, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award recipient.
Posted on 10/8/2025 The Irrigation Association has named Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Industry Partnership Award recipient.