NASTT CANADIAN project of the year

Recognizing and honoring outstanding trenchless technology projects in Canada that exemplify innovation, technical excellence, and significant contributions to the advancement of trenchless methods. 

Eligibility

• Projects must be located within Canada or Canadian Territories.
• Projects must have been completed, or due for completion, during the time preceding the current No-Dig North and not before the previous No-Dig North.
• Nominations must include a current corporate or individual Member of NASTT.

Criteria

Submissions will be judged in five categories:

• Uniqueness
• Difficulty of design & construction
• Innovation
• Overall impression
• Quality of submission

Winning Profile (Example)

A winning Canadian Project of the Year submission will:

• Clearly demonstrate exceptional technical achievement in trenchless technology
• Overcome significant and well-articulated challenges
• Showcase meaningful innovation that advances industry practice
• Deliver measurable outcomes or impact (technical, environmental, social, or economic)
• Be clearly and professionally presented, making the project easy to understand and evaluate

Application

All applications must be completed online during the application period.

Upload detailed project description (PDF file upload)- Required Content:

• Project Background
• Project Objectives
• Challenges
• Design & Approach
• Implementation / Execution
• Innovation (clearly identified)
• Quality Control & Risk Management
• Outcomes & Results (tie back to Project Objectives)
• Photos (required)
• Optional: Video links

The DEADLINE to submit your application is September 4, 2026. The nomination is valid only for the current application period and cannot be re-submitted.

Questions? Contact Amy Shipp.

Congratulations to previous winners!