By rosebell
The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) has opened nominations for its 2027 Awards, recognising individuals, projects and teams whose achievements have advanced the geotechnical design and construction industry.
The awards cover four categories:
Innovative Solutions Award (ISA): The newest addition to DFI’s awards programme recognises creative solutions to the industry’s most challenging problems. Eligible contributions include field-proven solutions, technologies under development and research advancements. Industry professionals and students enrolled in industry-related programmes can submit nominations.
Distinguished Service Award (DSA): Recognises individuals whose exceptional contributions have advanced the deep foundations industry and strengthened the DFI community.
Outstanding Project Award (OPA): Honours projects demonstrating innovation, technical excellence and outstanding execution in geotechnical engineering.
2027 Legends Awards: Presented every four years, these awards recognise three outstanding individuals representing the engineering, contracting and manufacturing or supply sectors. Recipients are honoured for their leadership, innovation and integrity.
Nominations for the Legends Awards close on 1 February 2027, while submissions for the other three categories must be received by 15 April 2027.
“From industry leaders who have made a lasting impact to innovative projects and creative solutions pushing the geotechnical industry forward, these awards celebrate excellence, innovation and outstanding contributions to the geoprofession,” said DFI executive director Theresa Engler.
The 2027 awards will be presented at DFI’s 52nd Annual Conference, scheduled for 1–4 November 2027 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Further information on the award categories, eligibility requirements and nomination procedures is available on the DFI website.
