The Irrigation Association’s Smart Irrigation Month Committee has named the winners of its 2014 Smart Marketing Contest. The contest recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding efforts to promote Smart Irrigation Month through targeted marketing ideas and campaigns.
This year’s contest winners were selected by a neutral panel of judges based on messaging, quality, creativity and implementation of Smart Irrigation Month messaging in five categories:
- Small Dealer/Distributor: Irrigation-Mart, Inc. (Ruston, La.)
- Large Dealer/Distributor: CPS Distributors, Inc. (Westminster, Colo.)
- Small Manufacturer: DIG Corporation (Vista, Calif.)
- Large Manufacturer: Hunter Industries, Inc. (San Marcos, Calif.)
- Non-Commercial: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Dallas (Dallas, Texas)
Winners were recognized at the Smart Irrigation Month Briefing, Nov. 19, 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m., at the Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Phoenix, and will also be showcased on the IA and Smart Irrigation Month websites.
IA designated July as Smart Irrigation Month in 2005 to promote efficient watering practices, technologically advanced irrigation products and water conservation. The industry-wide initiative encourages irrigation professionals and water providers to promote water efficiency to business partners, customers and their community.
Visit www.smartirrigationmonth.org for free resources and ideas for your company’s Smart Irrigation Month campaign.