We are delighted to officially launch the 2026 edition of the ITA Tunnelling Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements across the global tunnelling community!

Submissions for the 2026 ITA Tunnelling Awards are now closed.

All eligible entries will now be assessed by an international panel of tunnelling experts representing project owners, engineers, contractors, consultants and academia.

The finalists will be announced following the first evaluation phase, at the beginning of August.

For more information about the 2026 ITA Tunnelling Awards & CPT 20th Anniversary Conference, including the programme, venue and registration details, please visit the conference website

Be part of this exceptional celebration of excellence and innovation in underground infrastructure and join us at the 2026 ITA Tunnelling Awards & CPT 20th Anniversary Conference, taking place 4–6 November 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Below, you will find the detailed criteria for each Award Category.