The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) hosts the annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Achievement Awards to recognize IPM leaders for their achievements in the adoption and promotion of safer, more sustainable IPM practices in agricultural, urban, and wildland settings throughout California. IPM—any approach that uses the least toxic, effective method to solve pest problems—is a foundational concept in sustainable pest management. This year’s award recipients include organizations that are promoting IPM gardening practices in their community, protecting residents and wildlife using IPM on a university campus, and conducting extensive IPM outreach for pollinator protection.
DPR will celebrate this year’s award recipients at an in-person IPM Achievement Awards ceremony and networking event at the CalEPA Building at 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 12:30 – 3:00 P.M. The networking event, which will feature exhibit tables and posters from past winners and partner agencies, will takes place from 12:30 – 1:15 P.M. A keynote panel session featuring an organic farmer representatives from state agencies and a statewide association will kick off activities at 1:15 P.M., The awards ceremony will feature remarks from guest speakers from CDFA and the California Environmental Protection Agency, congratulatory videos from legislative representatives, and videos highlighting the specific achievements of the three award recipients.
All are invited to attend the ceremony at the CalEPA Building, but if you cannot attend in person, you can view the keynote panel session and ceremony via Zoom by registering here: https://bit.ly/IPMAA2025-Register. Spanish translation will be available in-person and on Zoom for keynote panel session and ceremony.
More information about the IPM Achievement Awards Program can be found on the DPR website.