The International Society for Trenchless Technology

Awards and Recognition

ISTT No-Dig Awards ISTT annually recognizes trenchless achievements through its No-Dig Awards program. Four topics are eligible for this Award: (1) Academic research or training aid/course; (2) Trenchless project completed; (3) New machine, tool, material, system or technique introduced; and (4) Student or young professional paper. The Awards are presented yearly at the ISTT’s annual International No-Dig Conference. Since 1986, ISTT has recognized more than 60 trenchless organizations and individuals through this program. Click here to see previous No-Dig Award winners. Anyone is eligible to apply for a No-Dig Award. However, if the applicant resides or organization is located in a region having an ISTT Affiliated Society, the applicant must have a written support of the Affiliated Society. Click here for more information on applying for an ISTT No-Dig Award. Click here for more information on applying for an ISTT No-Dig Award. ISTT Gold Medal ISTT recognizes individuals who are judged to have made an outstanding and exceptional individual contribution to trenchless technology. This special award has been presented only five times in the 25-year history of ISTT. Click here to see trenchless leaders who have received ISTT’s highest award. Click here to see trenchless leaders who have received ISTT’s highest award.