WESTPORT, CT — The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating,Refrigerating Exposition) has announced the winners of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards.
Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market.
“To be recognized as an award winner is a true honor within our industry,” said Show Manager,
Mark Stevens. “We are thrilled to highlight the dedication of manufacturers and team members as they work to create real solutions. The Innovation Awards aim to highlight these companies, professionals and their innovation trajectory and to celebrate those that are pushing the bar.”
The Innovation Awards draw hundreds of manufacturers to enter breakthrough designs for new and never before seen solutions or improvements upon existing products and technologies. All entries are reviewed and selected by a panel of third-party judges made up of distinguished ASHRAE members. Evaluations are based on overall innovative design, creativity of the product or service offered, product or technology real-world application, as well as overall potential market impact.
“The continued growth of the awards program is an encouraging indication that manufacturers are responding to problems with creative solutions,” continued Stevens. “Moreover, the winning innovations must satisfy a range of factors, such as affordability, energy consumption, compliance, and production efficiency, while also addressing performance gaps in products and technology.
Workforce Development
In addition to celebrating innovation in HVACR, the Innovation Awards provide a means to strengthen the industry by allowing for the AHR Expo Workforce Development program, which aims to grow the industry through programming geared to inspire future members of the HVACR community. Funds collected from the entry fees are donated to programming at the student level, including show field trips, curated introductions to professionals and manufacturers, laboratory equipment and monetary donation to student programs in the hosting city.
Learn more about workforce development by visiting ahrexpo.com.
Product of the Year
In addition to category winners, one overall 2025 Product of the Year winner will be announced and awarded in Orlando. This prestigious honor is awarded based on exceptional leadership in HVACR innovation.
“Innovation in our industry will continue to increase in urgency as we battle workforce shortages, increased demands, changing regulations and the call for fast, reliable training,” said Kim Pires, AHR Expo. “Participating in the Innovation Awards, along with the honor of being named a winner, is an indication to the industry that you are at the forefront of where HVACR is heading in the future.”
“What’s more, fees from the Innovation Awards program support workforce development through donation to HVACR high school programming in the cities where the show is hosted,” continued Pires. “It is a means to inspire, connect and secure innovation for the future of the industry.”
For more information about the awards, AHR Expo, and to register for free, please visit ahrexpo.com.