WESTPORT, Conn.– The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning,
Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) announces its call for entries for the 2019 Innovation
Awards Competition . This annual competition honors the most inventive and original
products, systems and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo. Exhibitors are
encouraged to submit new or upgraded products by July 31, 2018.
ABOUT THE INNOVATION AWARDS & PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Since 2003, the Innovation Awards have highlighted the HVACR industry’s efforts to
provide advanced solutions for its ever-changing needs. The awards call attention to the
products, systems and technologies that have set the bar throughout the industry. To be
deemed a winner, companies must demonstrate true innovation by creating smarter,
faster, more efficient, and overall exceptional HVACR products.
Products will go head-to-head in the following categories: building automation; cooling;
green building; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refrigeration; software; tools and
instruments; and ventilation. Winners are selected by a panel of third-party ASHRAE
member judges who evaluate all award entries based on innovative design, creativity,
application, value and market impact.
In addition to the awards, a single Product of the Year will be selected from the pool of
winners, recognizing an exceptional level of leadership in HVACR innovation.
“Every year we recognize companies in the HVACR industry that push the envelope by
developing or redesigning products to drive the industry forward,” said Clay Stevens,
manager of AHR Expo. “Each year brings an incredible amount of industry advancement to
the forefront. We are looking forward to showcasing the best of the best at the 2019
Innovation Awards.”
Winners in each of the product categories, as well as the winner of the Product of the Year
Award, will be recognized in a ceremony at the Show on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. In
addition, winners also receive acknowledgement through print and online features about
the Innovation Awards in major industry publications and on the AHR Expo website.
SUBMISSIONS & JUDGING
All 2019 AHR Expo exhibitors are eligible to submit a product for the Innovation Awards.
Exhibitors may submit one product in each category, as long as that product has not
previously won an award. To be considered, products must be exhibited at the Show and
available for sale by the end of January 2019. Completed entry forms and a $100 entry fee
must be submitted online at ahrexpo.com by Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Judging is based on the following criteria: innovative design, creativity, application, value
and market impact. All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of third-party ASHRAE
member judges working in all facets of the industry.
ENTRY FEES DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITY
Each year, all of the entry fees (approximately $20,000) are donated to a charitable
organization serving the local community where the Show is held. The donation is
generally used to provide much needed HVACR repairs or upgrades.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the 2019 AHR Expo or the Innovation Awards Competition,
please visit ahrexpo.com . Specific questions regarding Innovation Awards submissions
can be emailed to kpires@iecshows.com .
About AHR Expo
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) is the
world’s largest HVACR event, consisting of more than 2,100 exhibitors and attracting
60,000+ attendees each year. Since 1930, the Show has provided a unique forum where the
entire HVACR industry, including OEMs; engineers; contractors; manufacturers;
distributors; commercial, industrial and institutional facility operators; and educators can
come together to discover the latest products, learn about new technologies and develop
mutually beneficial business relationships. This year’s Show, co-sponsored by ASHRAE and
AHRI, will be held Jan. 14-16, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, and is
held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Conference.
For more information, visit ahrexpo.com and follow @ahrexpo on Twitter.
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