Celebrating the best of the best.

We annually recognize excellence in our industry while we continue to invest in future professionals.

ASIC Excellence in Irrigation Awards.

The ASIC Excellence in Irrigation Awards honor projects that demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and environmental responsibility — the kind of work our members are known for.

Winning projects are selected by an independent panel of respected judges, including professors, professional consultants, industry leaders, and public agency officials.

They’re looking for projects that:

Solve complex challenges in unique ways

Advance forward-thinking water strategies

Communicate purpose, planning, and results

Why Submit Your Project?

Lead the conversation in your category.

  • Stand out as a leader — gain visibility across the irrigation and green industries.
  • Build your reputation — showcase your team’s expertise to peers, clients, and future partners.
  • Promote your success — leverage national recognition through ASIC marketing, press releases, and industry publications.
  • Celebrate with your team — honor the hard work that went into creating outstanding solutions.
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Honor Awards
18
ASIC Fellows since 1992
$50K
Scholarship Endowment

Award Categories.

  • Commercial / Public Works
  • Parks & Recreational Fields
  • Golf
  • Residential
  • Water Management, Planning & Analysis
  • Existing System Evaluation
  • Research

Recognition & Awards.

  • Projects may receive Honor or Merit Awards.
  • Winners receive a personalized plaque (additional plaques for clients).
  • Spotlighted at the ASIC National Conference Awards Banquet with dedicated signage.
  • Featured on asic.org with a dedicated project post.
  • Promoted through ASIC press releases and industry outreach.

Ready to Showcase Your Work?

2027 Award entries will be accepted starting in August 2026. Check back for more information!

2026 Excellence in Irrigation Award Winners.

This year’s honored projects — selected for creativity, technical excellence, and environmental responsibility.
2026 WINNER

Recycled Water Irrigation Conversion

2026 WINNER

Phoenix Parks & Rec Master Plan

2026 WINNER

Exchange Precinct

2026 WINNER

West Resthaven Cemetery Park

2026 WINNER

Presidio Tunnel Tops Park

2026 WINNER

Phoenix Parks & Rec Master Plan #2

2026 WINNER

Best Practice Guidelines for Sporting Fields

ASIC Honor Awards.

Special recognition to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the irrigation industry.

The Roy Williams Memorial Award

Given in recognition of significant contributions to the irrigation industry. May be given to an individual or an organization.

The Sam Tobey Lifetime Achievement Award

Given to an individual whose long-term support of the Society’s principles and efforts to promote its goals are deserving of special recognition by peers.

The Ivy Munion Langendorff Women in Irrigation Award

Given in recognition of women who have positively impacted and made a difference in the irrigation industry.

“Ivy was very passionate about ASIC and the profession of irrigation consulting. Her spirited contributions to the industry will be sorely missed.”

In Memoriam — Ivy Munion Langendorff

ASIC Fellows.

A Fellow is recognized for being outstanding in their career. Only 18 people have been named ASIC Fellow since the first Fellow was selected in 1992.

The criteria for an ASIC Fellow is as follows:

  • Career work advancing their profession
  • Service to the profession by sharing their knowledge
  • Leadership roles resulting in recognition and respect
  • Freely volunteering for the betterment of the industry

Past Fellows.

  • 2025Janet Luehrs — Brookwater
  • 2023Carol Colein* — C. J. Colein & Associates
  • 2019Bob Scott — Irrigation Consultant Services, Inc.
  • 2018Jeffrey Bruce** — Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company
  • 2017Steven Hohl — Water Concern, Ltd.
  • 2015Douglas Macdonald* — Aqua Engineering, Inc.
  • 2014Brian Vinchesi — Irrigation Consulting, Inc.
  • 2014Brendan Lynch** — Lynch & Associates, Ltd.
  • 2007James Barrett** — James Barrett Associates, LLC
  • 2002Don K. Burns* — DKB Irrigation Consultants, Inc.
  • 2000John Blevens* — Irrigation Consultant (formerly ICS, Inc.)
  • 1999Stephen W. Smith — Aqua Engineering, Inc. and Wade Water, LLC
  • 1997David D. Davis** — David D. Davis and Associates
  • 1996Richard W. Smith* — Richard W. Smith & Associates, Inc.
  • 1994David D. Pagano — d.d. Pagano, Inc.
  • 1994Bob Cloud** — Associated Irrigation Consultants
  • 1994Russell D. Mitchell — Russel D. Mitchell & Associates, Inc.
  • 1992Chet Sarsfield** — Irrigation Technical Services

** Deceased    * Retired

Scholarships and Grants.

Investing in the next generation of irrigation design professionals.

ASIC Ivy Munion Langendorff Memorial Scholarship.

ASIC Past President, Ivy Munion, passed away on May 23, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. To honor Ivy in a significant and lasting way, ASIC has created a named scholarship in her memory.

The recipient will be a student currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college with an emphasis on irrigation. The scholarship is administered through the NALP Foundation and presented at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition each spring.

ASIC has reached its $50,000 endowment goal — a $2,000 annual scholarship — thanks to the generosity of donors honoring Ivy’s legacy.

Recognize excellence.

Nominate a peer, submit a project, or support the next generation.