FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (December 11, 2025) — The Irrigation Association proudly announced the winners of the 2025 New Product Contest, honoring the innovative products and technologies that are shaping the future of water management, at the Irrigation Show, which took place from December 2 to 4 in New Orleans, USA. This annual competition highlights the newest premier products in the irrigation industry, reinforcing the commitment of industry leaders to sustainable water use and improved irrigation efficiency.
This year’s contest featured 22 new products and technologies entered in three categories: agriculture irrigation, landscape irrigation and landscape lighting. Official judging took place during the 2025 Irrigation Show and Education Week in New Orleans, and winners were announced during the General Session.
1. Agriculture irrigation category
Winner: Orion PC™ by Netafim
Orion PC is a true thin-wall pressure-compensated dripline, featuring an advanced, compact dripper and patented multi-slot design delivering precision and durability across diverse field shapes, slopes and water qualities. Orion PC brings high-uniformity irrigation to seasonal and single-use growers who were previously excluded from PC technology.
2. Landscape irrigation category
Awards were presented in two tiers based on company annual revenue.
Companies with annual revenue less than $20 million:
Winner: SIMPro - Always Connected Irrigation Controller by Grüngard
SIMPro is an alkaline battery-powered GSM irrigation controller, designed to make smart irrigation simple and accessible. SIMPro connects directly to the cloud, offering always-connected operation and enabling remote control and automation through the Grüngard Cloud or mobile app.
Companies with annual revenue equal to or greater than $20 million:
Winner: Pro High-Efficiency Nozzle by Hunter Industries
Pro High-Efficiency Nozzles deliver precise, even water distribution while saving time and reducing waste. With a matched precipitation rate of 1.6 inches per hour, they ensure uniform coverage across adjustable arcs from 0° to 360° while producing a smooth, well-defined spray pattern for healthier landscapes with less overspray.
3. Landscape lighting category
Awards were presented in two tiers based on company annual revenue.
Companies with annual revenue less than $20 million:
Winner: Command Series by Brilliance LED
The Command Series redefines smart outdoor lighting with a self-contained control network that requires no Wi-Fi, hubs or repeaters. It delivers instant response for dimming and adjustable Kelvin temperatures, while maintaining secure, reliable performance even offline.
Companies with annual revenue equal to or greater than $20 million:
Winner: Terra™ TN60 and TG60, Hunter Industries
The Terra™ TN60 In-Grade and TG60 Ground Wash are durable, brass-built outdoor lights engineered for tough environments. They feature IP67 and IP68 ratings for superior water protection, are drive-over-rated, and include tamper resistance to stay securely in place.
“What stood out this year is how these new products answer real needs in irrigation,” said IA CEO Natasha Rankin. “The New Product Contest winners show how our industry is advancing the wise use of water and natural resources, delivering practical solutions that make work easier, improve water outcomes and help irrigation professionals deliver better results for growers, contractors and communities they serve.”
Products were evaluated based on innovation, design quality, increased water/resource-use efficiency, ease of use and product life expectancy. The 2025 New Product Contest was sponsored by Ewing Outdoor Supply.
For more details about the contest and to view all products entered, visit irrigatijava-script.org. For information about entering a product in the 2026 New Product Contest, contact the IA at info@irrigation.org or call 703.536.7080.
