NRCGA Programs

Building a safer Nevada through education, recognition, and community engagement.

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Excavator Safety Training

Classroom learning with interactive scenarios, plus hands-on training at a mock jobsite. Available in Northern and Southern Nevada.

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Utility Locate Rodeo

Competition that showcases the locating profession and encourages best practices among utility locators. This annual event brings together locators from across Nevada to demonstrate their skills and share knowledge.

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Silver Shovel Awards

Recognize excavators and contractors with strong safety ethics and consistent best practices. This program celebrates excellence in damage prevention and safe excavation.

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811 Day (August 11)

Public awareness outreach to spread "Call 811 Before You Dig" across Nevada communities. Join us in raising awareness about damage prevention and public safety.

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Zero At-Fault Damages

Recognize excavators achieving zero at-fault damages and building a safety-first culture. This program highlights organizations committed to excellence in damage prevention.

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Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Proceeds support outreach, education, and damage prevention programs statewide. Join us for a day of golf while supporting NRCGA's mission.

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Committees & Working Groups

Join committees focused on operations, education, events, awards, and technical improvements. Committees are volunteer-led groups that drive NRCGA's programs and initiatives.

811 Day

Programs & Outreach

Organizes annual 811 Day events and public awareness campaigns across Nevada.

Education & Training

Training Programs

Develops and coordinates safety training programs for excavators and locators.

Utility Locate Rodeo

Events & Competitions

Plans and executes the annual Utility Locate Rodeo competition.

Technical Solutions

Tech & Innovation

Explores new technologies and solutions to improve damage prevention.

Silver Shovel Awards

Recognition Programs

Manages the Silver Shovel Awards program and recognition initiatives.

Operations

Meetings & Minutes

Handles board operations, meeting coordination, and documentation.

Embedded Facilities Taskforce

Technical Solutions

Addresses challenges and solutions related to embedded facilities and infrastructure.

How Committees Work

Committees are volunteer-led groups that drive NRCGA's programs and initiatives.

NRCGA committees are made up of dedicated volunteers from across Nevada's damage prevention community. Each committee focuses on a specific area of NRCGA's mission, from education and training to events and recognition programs.

Committee members meet regularly to plan programs, coordinate events, and develop initiatives that support damage prevention across Nevada. Participation is open to all NRCGA members.

If you're interested in joining a committee, please contact us to learn more about current opportunities and meeting schedules.

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Interested in participating in or sponsoring one of our programs? Want to join a committee? We'd love to hear from you.

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