Veteran-led Florida company recognized among Tampa Bay’s top-growing and highest-performing businesses
Tampa Bay, FL — May 18, 2026 — Sunrise Irrigation has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 Tampa Bay Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards in the category of Businesses with 51–250 Employees. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding companies across the Tampa Bay region for excellence in leadership, innovation, growth, and community impact.
Hosted by the Tampa Bay Chamber, one of the region’s most influential business organizations, the Small Business of the Year Awards celebrate companies that demonstrate strong business performance, workforce development, and long-term contributions to the Tampa Bay business community. The awards process includes months of interviews, research, and evaluations involving hundreds of participating businesses each year.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Tampa Bay Chamber alongside so many respected companies across the region,” said Joe Swett, Founder and CEO of Sunrise Irrigation. “This recognition reflects the hard work of our entire team and our commitment to delivering exceptional service while continuing to raise the standard for the home services industry in Florida.”
Founded in 2015, Sunrise Irrigation has grown into one of Florida’s leading providers of irrigation, drainage, and water management solutions. The company serves homeowners across Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota, Southwest Florida, and surrounding markets, offering irrigation installation and repair, drainage and water mitigation systems, landscape lighting, sod services, and mosquito control solutions.
Sunrise Irrigation has earned more than 16,000 customer reviews with a 4.9-star Google rating and has received multiple recognitions for growth and workplace culture, including five consecutive Inc. 5000 honors, Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces recognition, and Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best awards.
Winners of the 2026 Tampa Bay Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards will be announced at the Chamber’s awards event on November 6, 2026.
Click here to read the official Tampa Bay Chamber announcement.
About Sunrise Irrigation
Sunrise Irrigation is a Florida-based leader in irrigation, drainage, and water mitigation services, delivering comprehensive residential and commercial solutions that improve landscape performance, protect property, and promote water conservation. Headquartered in Palm Harbor, the company serves homeowners across Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota, and Southwest Florida, including Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Winter Garden, Fort Myers, Hudson, and surrounding areas. Services include irrigation system design, installation, maintenance and repair, advanced drainage solutions, and complete water management systems.
Driven by a commitment to innovation, service excellence, and sustainability, Sunrise Irrigation empowers homeowners with reliable, efficient outdoor systems backed by a highly trained team and industry-leading practices.
