The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) has announced its call for entries for the ?2019 Innovation Awards Competition?. This annual competition honors products, systems and technologies showcased at each AHR Expo. Exhibitors are encouraged to ?submit new or upgraded products? by July 31, 2018.
The Innovation Awards have highlighted efforts of the HVACR industry to provide 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 innovation by creating 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 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 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,” says Clay Stevens, manager of AHR Expo. “Each year brings industry advancement to the forefront. We are looking forward to showcasing 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, Jan. 15, 2019. In addition, winners also receive acknowledgement through print and online features about the Innovation Awards in industry publications and on the AHR Expo website.
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 be available for sale by the end of January 2019. Completed entry forms and a $100 entry fee must be submitted online by Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Judging is based on 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.
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 needed HVACR repairs or upgrades.
For more information about the 2019 AHR Expo or the Innovation Awards Competition, please visit ?the website. Specific questions regarding Innovation Awards submissions can be emailed to ?[email protected]?.