Innovations in Undergound Infrastructure

A multimedia competition elevating tunneling worldwide

This year, in addition to the photo contest, the UCA media contest is expanding to allow for video entries. Share your view of innovations in underground construction in your day-to-day. Choose which platform you are most comfortable with and submit your media to help inform the public.

Submit Photos     Submit a Video

Submissions will be accepted March 1 - May 8, 2023

SME Media Contest Prize Categories*:

Best Photos

• First Place – $500 and 1 year of UCA Membership.
• Second Place – $250 and 1 year of UCA Membership.
• Third Place – $100 and 1 year of UCA Membership.
• Honorable mentions – Super cool UCA branded giveaways!

Best Videos

• First Place – $500 and 1 year of UCA Membership.
• Second Place – $250 and 1 year of UCA Membership.
• Third Place – $100 and 1 year of UCA Membership.
• Honorable mentions – Super cool UCA branded giveaways!

You will need a photographic release form filled out by any person in your photographs/videos or by a property owner, so please download the appropriate form below and retain for your records.

All winning images & videos will be displayed in an online gallery with credit. Submissions may also appear in future issues of Tunneling and Underground Construction and on the SME/UCA websites and social media to promote future events.

*All prizes subject to availability. Please contact Marketing if you need any assistance.