2026 Damage Prevention Ambassador Award Nominations
The Sunshine 811 Damage Prevention Ambassador Award recognizes individuals within the industry, including excavators, utilities, locators and others, who lead the way when it comes to reducing the risk of underground utility damage, go above and beyond to promote safe digging practices, and are actively engaged in and committed to safety and education.
Honoring ambassadors annually provides an opportunity to showcase outstanding efforts happening in Florida, while also setting a standard for others to follow.
What Makes a Damage Prevention Ambassador?
Damage Prevention Ambassadors demonstrate an exceptional commitment to protecting underground utilities and strengthening Florida's culture of safe digging.
Damage Prevention
Demonstrates a commitment to reducing the risk of damage to underground utility infrastructure.
Safe Digging
Goes above and beyond to promote and encourage safe digging practices within their organization or community.
Leadership
Leads by example and helps establish a higher standard for damage prevention throughout the industry.
Safety & Education
Actively participates in efforts that improve safety, education and damage prevention awareness.
Nomination Process
Know someone who is making a difference in damage prevention? Help us recognize their work by nominating them for the 2026 Sunshine 811 Damage Prevention Ambassador Award.
Choose Your Nominee
Identify an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership and commitment to damage prevention and safe digging.
Tell Us Their Story
Share how your nominee has gone above and beyond and provide examples of the impact they have made.
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form below to submit your nominee for consideration.
Celebrating Florida's Damage Prevention Community
Nominees may come from across the damage prevention industry, including excavators, utility operators, locators and others who demonstrate a meaningful commitment to safe digging, education and protecting Florida's underground infrastructure.
Nominate a Damage Prevention Ambassador
Help us recognize the individuals who are raising the standard for damage prevention in Florida. Submit your 2026 nomination below.