The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious awards, presented during the gala dinner of the International No-Dig/No-Dig North in Vancouver—these awards honor excellence, innovation, and dedication in advancing trenchless technology. The details are listed on this page.
2025 ISTT No-Dig Award Winners
The No-Dig Awards honor outstanding contributions to trenchless technology through innovation and excellence. This year’s recipients are:
| Category | Winner | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Student Paper | Inshik Park, University of Alberta, Canada | Probabilistic Hydraulic Fracture Analysis in HDD |
| New Technology | Shenzhen University, China | Close-fit, twin-tunnel pipe jacking technology for subway station construction |
| Project (New Installation) | Michels Trenchless Pty Ltd, Australia | Snowy 2.0 – Marica Road West HDD: Innovation in Extreme Terrain |
Inshik Park, University of Alberta, Canada
Prof. Yan Chunwen, receiving the trophy on behalf of Shenzhen University
Craig Vandaelle, receiving the trophy as Michels Trenchless Pty Ltd, Australia