AHR Expo Announces 2026 Innovation Awards Winners

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition has announced the winners of the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners in 10 industry categories are chosen annually to represent the most innovative products and technologies on the market. See the full list of award winners here.

Each year, hundreds of submissions are received from manufacturers putting forward breakthrough designs for new and never-before-seen solutions or improvements upon existing products and technologies. Entries are then reviewed by a panel of third-party judges made up of ASHRAE members. Evaluations are based on overall innovative design, creativity of the product or service offered, product or technology in real-world application, as well as overall potential market impact.

Award entries also help strengthen the industry through the AHR Expo Workforce Development program. The program, celebrating its fourth year in Las Vegas, Nevada, aims to trigger industry growth through experiences geared to inspire future members of the HVACR community. Funds collected from entry fees are donated to programming at the student level, including field trips to the show, curated introductions to professionals and manufacturers, equipment for hands-on learning in school laboratories and monetary donations to student programs in the hosting city.