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Person of the Year

Awarded annually since 1993,  Trenchless Technology’s Person of the Year is one of the most highly-regarded awards that an individual in the trenchless industry can receive. The Person of the Year is chosen based on the individual’s recent achievements, lifetime achievements and demonstrated leadership abilities, and selected by a committee of peers.

2012 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year: Dr. Sam Ariaratnam
Andrew Farr
March 9, 2012
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2011 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year: Bob Westphal
March 23, 2011
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2010 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year: Keith Hanks
March 1, 2010
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2009 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year: Glenn Boyce
March 1, 2009
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2008 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year: Maynard Akkerman
March 1, 2008
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2006 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Mark Bruce

Leaders are not often described as servants, but that may be the best way to describe this year’s...

March 1, 2006
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2005 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: David Bennett

In both the realm of nature and the realm of construction, a strong foundation is needed to help thi...

March 1, 2005
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2004 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Steven Kramer

Steven R. Kramer has spent most of his professional life exploring, researching, developing, impleme...

March 1, 2004
Person of the Year
2003 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Irene McSweeney Woodfall

Irene McSweeney Woodfall describes herself as a "quiet advocate" for trenchless technology. But her...

March 1, 2003
Business/People
2002 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Mark Wallbom

Over the past 25 years, Mark Wallbom has developed a knack for reinventing companies. From the colle...

March 1, 2002
Business/People
2001 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Ray Sterling

For years, Ray Sterling's daily workload has been composed of one fundamental task, especially after...

March 1, 2001
Business/People
2000 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Joseph Barsoom

As director of engineering for the Wastewater Management Division of the City and County of Denver,...

March 1, 2000
Business/People
1999 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Frank Canon

A colorful figure widely known throughout the trenchless industry, Frank Canon is usually surrounded...

March 1, 1999
Business/People
1998 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: John Jurgens and Dave Gellings

Trenchless Resources International Inc. is a young organization founded in a partnership of Dave Gel...

March 1, 1998
Business/People
1997 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: Leo Barbera

"It doesn't do any good to have knowledge if you don't share it with somebody." That motto and the c...

March 1, 1997
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