Awards & Recognition
Daich coatings earns two 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
SpreadRock® WALL and SpreadStone™ Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit OPTIMA Series recognized for innovation, performance and value. Daich Coatings, a leading developer and manufacturer of decorative stone coatings, high-performance paints and architectural maintenance products, today announced that two of its products have earned 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Awards. SpreadRock® WALL won ...
ContractorHUB named a 2026 Venture Atlanta Showcase company among the top startups in the Southeast
ContractorHUB was selected in top 3% of hundreds of applicants for recognition among the Southeast’s most promising high-growth companies. ContractorHUB announced its selection as one of the Southeast’s most promising tech companies to be showcased at Venture Atlanta 2026, the Southeast’s premier technology innovation event and one of the nation’s leading ...
International Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day celebrates the professionals behind exceptional outdoor spaces
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. OutdoorCoffeeShop™ recognizes the greenkeepers and course professionals whose stewardship keeps outdoor living spaces welcoming, fun and beautiful. When we step onto a golf course, we notice the beauty. The perfectly maintained greens, vibrant fairways and stunning landscapes create an experience that allows us to enjoy the outdoors, ...
Abed Masarwa named IA 2026 Innovator Award Recipient
Abed Masarwa has played a defining role in advancing irrigation technology through his leadership in product development at Orbia Netafim. The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Abed Masarwa, Orbia Netafim, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Innovator Award. The IA’s Innovator Award honors individuals who have made significant, ...
José Chávez, PhD, named recipient of IA 2026 Excellence in Education award
His work bridges foundational irrigation science and engineering with emerging tools such as remote sensing, evapotranspiration modeling and precision irrigation, equipping students with the skills needed to address complex water management challenges. The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that José L. Chávez, PhD, of Colorado State University, is the recipient of the ...
Steve Hoveln named IA 2026 Industry Achievement Award recipient
The Irrigation Association is honored to announce that Steve Hoveln has been posthumously named the recipient of the 2026 Industry Achievement Award. This award is the IA’s highest honor and recognizes an individual whose career demonstrates outstanding contributions to the advancement of the irrigation industry. Steve Hoveln dedicated more than four decades ...
Precision Irrigation Access Program named 2026 IA Vanguard Award, Agriculture recipient
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that the Precision Irrigation Access Program has been named the recipient of the 2026 Vanguard Award, Agriculture. The IA’s Vanguard Award honors innovative projects in the irrigation industry executed by a team of individuals, companies, organizations or other group entities. Projects chosen for this ...
The Irrigation Association announces the 2026 award winners
The Irrigation Association is proud to announce this year’s IA awards recipients. These individuals and projects represent excellence in leadership, innovation, education and collaboration, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing the irrigation industry and promoting the efficient use of water. The 2026 IA Award recipients will be honored during the 2026 Irrigation ...
Equip Exposition nominated in three Gold 100 Award categories
Award-winning trade show for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers singled out again for excellence. Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest trade show and educational event for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was recently named a finalist in three categories for Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Grand ...
2026 HNA Awards submission deadline extended through August 16
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has extended the submission deadline for the 2026 Hardscape North America Awards. The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is now accepting submissions for the Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards through Sunday, August 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This extension gives contractors, designers, producers, suppliers and ...
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