About the Awards
Recognizing the manufacturers who are pioneering the future of HVACR
The Innovation Awards is an annual competition co-sponsored by the AHR Expo, ASHRAE, and AHRI. The awards recognize the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo. Products go head-to-head in the following categories: building automation; cooling; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refrigeration; software; sustainable solutions; tools & 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. Each year, one of the category winners is selected as the prestigious Product of the Year winner which is announced during the show.
Innovation Awards entry fees fund the AHR Expo Workforce Development Program
We are pleased to give back to the community by donating proceeds from the Innovation Awards entry fees to build an interest and enhance educational opportunities for secondary school students interested in the HVACR industry in the region where the show is being held. In addition to a monetary donation to a local HVAC education program, students are brought to the AHR Expo and given a VIP tour of all the industry has to offer, complete with a meet-and-greet with industry experts.