Nevada Regional Common Ground Alliance

CRAIG ROGERS AWARD

Honoring Excellence in Damage Prevention

in memory of our dear friend & colleague

“I just want to do what is right.”

Nominate a Damage Prevention Champion

Why This Award Exists

The Craig Rogers Award celebrates leaders who:

🛡️ Demonstrate exceptional dedication to preventing utility damages.
🔨 Deliver tangible, lasting improvements in safety and performance.
📖 Share knowledge generously, raising the skills of peers and partners.
🤝 Uphold integrity and character in every decision.

This recognition is not only about past achievements—it sets the standard for the future of damage prevention in Nevada.

Guidelines & Eligibility

Who can be nominated
Any Nevada-based professional active in damage prevention (excavators, operators, locators, engineers, public officials, etc.).

Nominee Experience
Minimum 3 years in Nevada damage prevention or closely related roles.

What to include
Specific examples of contributions, measurable outcomes, and a brief statement on mentorship and character.

How It Works

Submission Deadline
Nominations accepted
Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025.

Committee Review
The Award Committee will review all submissions in January 2026.

Finalist Interviews
Finalists will be asked to sit for in-person interviews with the Award Committee.

Selection & Board Approval
The NRCGA Board of Directors will approve the Award Committee’s choice.

Nomination Form

Award Presentation & Recognition

Presentation
Award presented at the Silver Shovel Award dinner in April 2026.

Award
Winner will receive a plaque and Winner’s name will be listed on The Rogers Cup.

Recognition Includes
Formal presentation at the Silver Shovel Award dinner, and featured on the NRCGA website, newsletter, and social channels.

Core Values & Evaluation Criteria

Nominees are evaluated on these four core values reflecting Craig Rogers’ legacy.

Value 1 — Experience & Expertise
3+ years in Nevada damage prevention. Leadership roles, organizational involvement (e.g., NRCGA, CGA, NUCA, NULCA, etc.). Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, laws, and safe work methods.

Value 2 — Tangible Contributions
Programs/innovations that reduced damages or improved safety performance. Process, training, or technology that created measurable, lasting impact. Examples: new safety programs, training expansions, cross‑stakeholder partnerships, tech platforms.

Value 3 — Coaching & Mentorship
Known as a go‑to resource; builds capability in others. Trains peers, mentors new professionals, strengthens collaboration.

Value 4 — Character & Integrity
Honesty, respect, fairness; does what’s right for true prevention (not mere liability avoidance). Trusted reputation across stakeholder groups.

Who Was Craig Rogers?

Video courtesy of USA North 811. https://www.youtube.com/@usanorth811

Craig Rogers exemplified the best of Nevada’s damage prevention community—integrity, mentorship, and a relentless focus on doing the right thing. He built bridges across stakeholders and raised the bar for safety culture. This award honors professionals who continue that legacy and inspire others to follow.

“When we get there, we are going to look at the entire piece. What are you doing as an excavator? What are you doing as a utility operator? And trying to figure out how we can make things better.” – Craig Rogers