The International Society for Trenchless Technology

NO-DIG AWARD 2012

Applications are being accepted for the ANNUAL NO-DIG AWARDS for 2012, to be presented at International No-Dig 2012 Sao Paulo, 12-14 November 2012. The closing date is 31st August 2012.

Applications are for work completed in 2011 – 2012 and must have the written endorsement of the Affiliated Society were the activity occurred. Applications submitted for activities outside a regional with an Affiliated Society are exempt from this requirement.

Applications must be in English and should be prepared with the above criteria in mind with a maximum of 1000 words supported by suitable illustrations in MS Word. Illustrations should be inserted to the text (one file per entry). ENTRIES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO ISTT AT This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Four categories are eligible to receive Awards as shown below. Awards may not be made in all categories in a given year.

• Academic research or training aid/course.
• Trenchless project completed.
• New machine, tool, material, system or technique introduced.
• Student or young professional paper - Members regularly enrolled in college or university, or spending at least half their time on academic course work.
• The aim of ISTT is to promote the science and practice of trenchless technology, and the Awards are to raise the profile and status of the Society and its Award Winners.

All award winners (1) are recognized at the Conference and presented an award and certificates, (2) are featured in an article in Trenchless International, (3) are added to the published list of ISTT award winner role of honor posted on the ISTT website, and (4) are authorized to use the ISTT logo on promotional material related to the award activity or recipients. In addition, the winner may be afforded an opportunity to make a brief presentation on the activity that received the award at the Conference time and schedule permitting. The student award winner receives a small cash award and limited financial travel assistance to attend the Conference.

• Does the entry make a contribution to the advancement of trenchless technology world-wide?
• Does the entry contribute to protecting the environment and/or reduce social costs?
• Are the above benefits clear from the entry?
• Is the entry innovative, ingenious, elegant or novel?
• Is the entry commercially and economically practicable?
• Will the award make an impact with the media, decision-makers and the general public?
• Will the award impress ISTT members?
• Has the entry been well explained and presented?

Applicants for the categories of Trenchless Project and New Machines should demonstrate a practical use or development of trenchless systems or equipment for the installation or rehabilitation of underground utility networks. For example, entries may address achievements in:

•  Improved economy and competitiveness of trenchless installations;
• Length and speed of drive for installation, replacement or renovation;
• Accuracy or size of installation;
• Materials used;
• Ground conditions successfully dealt with;
• Improved acceptability for clients, operators and/or environment;
• Underground detection, recording and mapping of obstacles, both natural and man-made;
• Health and safety of employees and the general public;
• Matters related to training in the field of trenchless work; and
• Research into any of the topics related to working on underground utilities.