The Awards

Introducing The Awards: MVP + UI Honors!

The Awards: MVP + UI Honors unites two respected programs, UCTA’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award and Underground Infrastructure’s UI Awards, into one occasion that captures the spirit of our industry, celebrating the individuals and projects shaping the future of underground infrastructure.

Our work often happens out of sight, beneath streets, rivers, and cities — but its impact reaches everywhere. The Awards was created to recognize that impact, honoring the people and teams who keep essential systems safe, reliable, and built for the future.

By bringing together two long-standing honors into one shared stage, we’re creating something more meaningful: a collective moment to applaud the professionals who make progress possible, from pipeline specialists and engineers to contractors, designers, and utility owners.

The inaugural luncheon takes place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, recognizing exceptional leadership, innovation, and achievement across every sector of infrastructure.

Registration is open, and tickets are available for $85 per person. Be sure to add the luncheon to your UIC registration today!

 

A range of sponsorship opportunities are also available, offering strong visibility before and during the event. Options include:

  • Title Sponsors (2) – $3,500 each

  • Photography Sponsor – $5,000

  • Audio Visual Sponsor – $5,000

  • customized opportunities available!

For sponsorship details, contact Josh@UndergroundInfrastructure.com or Peter.Royall@GulfEnergyInfo.com