63rd Annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop
The 63rd Annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop is December 8-10, 2026, at the Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center in Bismarck. Contact our office at 701-223-4615 or email jellingson@ndwater.net if you have any questions.
Agenda and Registration Forms
Convention Agenda
Exhibitor Applications
Exhibitor Application
Irrigation Workshop Exhibitor Application
Awards
2026 NDWUA/NDWRDA Award Nomination Form
(Descriptions of awards are below.)
Water Wheel Award
The Water Wheel Award is a joint award given by the North Dakota Water Users Association and the North Dakota Water Resource Districts Association in recognition of distinctive leadership and perseverance for the protection, development, and management of North Dakota’s water resources, thereby fostering a better quality of life for our people.
Commodore Award
The Commodore Award is given by the Governor of North Dakota to an individual who has provided outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the development and management of North Dakota’s water resources. This individual is commissioned as a Commodore in the North Dakota Mythical Navy.
North Dakota Water Users Association Hall of Fame
Individuals are inducted into the North Dakota Water Users Association Hall of Fame for devoting their lives to protecting, developing, and managing North Dakota’s water resources. These individuals are truly among North Dakota’s water giants.
2026 Irrigation Excellence Award Nomination Form
Past NDWUA/NDWRDA Award Winners
Past Irrigation Excellence Award Winners
Accommodations (mention ND Water Users Convention room block)
To book a room at the Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center, call 701-258-7700.
Other hotel options:
EverSpring Inn & Suites (701-222-2900). This room block ends Nov. 24.
EverSpring Suites (701-222-3311). This room block ends Nov. 24.
Holiday Inn (This hotel is located north of town.) – To book click here or call 701-214-9421. This room block ends Nov. 20.
Questions
Contact our office at 701-223-4615 or email jellingson@ndwater.net if you have any questions.