About the NASTT Hall of Fame
The NASTT Hall of Fame is the Society’s highest individual honor recognizing career-long contributions to NASTT and the advancement of the trenchless industry. Inductees are individuals whose professional legacy, leadership, integrity, mentorship, innovation, and service have had a lasting and measurable impact on the industry and the Society over decades of involvement.
View the Hall of Fame recipients here!
Nominations for the 2027 Class are now open.
The deadline is November 23, 2026. Submit your nomination here.
Who Should You Nominate?
A typical Hall of Fame inductee:
- Has made significant career-long contributions to the trenchless industry
- Has demonstrated meaningful support of NASTT and the broader trenchless community.
- Has demonstrated leadership, integrity, and professionalism
- Is widely respected across multiple sectors of the industry
- Has advanced trenchless technology through innovation, advocacy, education, mentorship, service, research, or business leadership.
- Has influenced the next generation of professionals
- Leaves a lasting legacy beyond individual projects, organizations or accomplishments.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees: The criteria below are minimum eligibility requirements; the profile above describes characteristics typical of inductees and does not raise this minimum threshold.
- Must have either:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of NASTT membership, or
- A minimum of ten (10) years of affiliation with a company/companies or organization that has consistently supported NASTT and the trenchless industry, whether through membership, volunteer leadership, financial contributions, or active participation in NASTT programs and events.
- Must be submitted through the official Hall of Fame nomination process.
- May be living or deceased.
- Must not be a prior inductee of the NASTT Hall of Fame.
- Must not be a current student member.
- Must not be a current NASTT Board member.
- Must demonstrate contributions to the trenchless industry that reflect sustained and meaningful support of NASTT and the trenchless community.
Preparing a Nomination
Self-nominations are not permitted. Nomination materials must be submitted by a nominator other than the nominee. Nominees may assist in providing supporting information or materials as needed.
Nomination Questions
A complete nomination addresses the following:
- Career Overview
- Current/most recent position
- Years in industry
- Years involved with NASTT
- Major career milestones
- NASTT Involvement & Affiliation
Describe the nominee’s relationship with NASTT — for example, individual membership, committee service, volunteer leadership, conference participation, chapter involvement, educational contributions, or sponsorship support.
If qualifying through affiliation with a supporting organization, please provide:
- Organization name
- Years affiliated
- Nature of the organization’s involvement with NASTT
- Nominee’s role in actively supporting or participating in NASTT activities
- Industry Impact
Describe the nominee’s most significant contributions to trenchless technology and/or the industry.
- Leadership and Reputation
Describe the nominee’s leadership, integrity, and professionalism within the industry.
- Mentorship and Legacy
Describe the nominee’s impact on mentoring future leaders and advancing the profession.
- Lasting Impact Statement
Describe the nominee’s impact on NASTT and the trenchless industry that merits Hall of Fame induction.
Required Supporting Materials
- Resume/CV or career timeline
- 2–3 support letters
- Recent photo (high-res JPEG or PNG file format)
- Optional supplemental materials
How Nominations Are Evaluated
Hall of Fame selection is a deliberative process. No single factor determines the outcome — the Selection Committee and NASTT Board consider the full body of a nominee’s contributions, impact, and legacy before reaching a decision.
When evaluating nominations, the Selection Committee considers:
- Career overview and industry tenure
- Contributions to NASTT
- Leadership, integrity and reputation
- Industry impact and advancement of practice
- Mentorship and legacy
- The nominee’s overall lasting impact and alignment with the Hall of Fame’s intent
What Happens After You Submit
- If a nomination does not meet eligibility requirements, the nominator will be notified and given the general reason (for example, membership tenure, prior induction, or an incomplete submission).
- Nominators will be notified once their nomination has cleared eligibility review and advanced to Selection Committee consideration.
- Selected inductees are publicly announced through standard NASTT communication channels.
- All nominators receive a thank-you communication following the public announcement of that year’s inductee(s), regardless of outcome.
- Nomination materials and Selection Committee deliberations are treated as confidential throughout the process.
- Nominees who are unaware they were nominated will not be contacted unless selected for induction.
Induction and Recognition
Inductees are honored at the NASTT No-Dig Show (or equivalent event) following their selection. Each inductee, or a designee accepting on their behalf, receives a Hall of Fame medallion. Inductees also receive one complimentary full registration to the No-Dig Show at which they are inducted, and four (4) complimentary tickets to the awards presentation.
About These Guidelines
These guidelines are reviewed at least every five years by the Selection Committee, and any changes are subject to approval by the NASTT Board of Directors.
Questions?
Contact Amy Shipp at ashipp@nastt.org with questions about the Hall of Fame nomination process.