Chair Award for Distinguished Service

Recognizing trenchless professionals that have provided both NASTT and the trenchless industry with meritorious, prominent and long-standing service. 

Selection: One NASTT member is chosen annually at the discretion of the NASTT Chair.

2026 | Cindy Preuss, CDM Smith

2025 | Chris Knott, BT Construction

2024 | Babs Marquis, Mott MacDonald

2023 | Craig Vandaelle, Michels

2022 | Tiffanie Mendez, Sunbelt Rentals

2021 | Dr. John Matthews, Louisiana Tech University/Trenchless Technology Center

202o | Greg Tippett, Stantec

2019 | Frank Firsching