BDA Awards 2026 Winners Announced

November 13, 2026

The British Drilling Association (BDA) is pleased to announce the winners of the BDA Awards 2026, recognising the achievements and contributions of individuals and businesses across the drilling industry.

This year’s winners are being celebrated here, highlight achievements in audited drilling performance, emerging talent, contractor and supplier excellence, and environmental sustainability, alongside lifetime contributions to the industry.

The BDA Awards 2026 recipients are:

• Best Audited Driller: Aaron Hind, Wheeler Site Investigation
• Best Audited Support Operative: Luke Land, Wheeler Site Investigation. Nathan Mcgraw of Wheeler Site Investigation also receives a Highly Commended recognition in the Best Audited Support Operative category.
• Rising Star: Joshua Ovens, Wheeler Site Investigation
• Land Drilling Industry Contractor of the Year: BAM Ground Engineering
• Specialist Supplier to the Industry: In Situ SI
• Environment & Sustainability: BAM Ground Engineering
• Lifetime Contribution to the Industry: Lee Allardyce and Alistair Huntly, each receiving an award

The BDA congratulates all award recipients and thanks everyone who entered this year’s awards. Their achievements reflect the skills, commitment and experience that support the Association’s work to raise standards across the drilling industry.