2026/12/02 12:02:18
DECEMBER
2-4, 2026
Georgia National Fairgrounds
Perry, GA
20
DRILLING
LANES
2026 Prize List (updates on a regular basis)
1st Place Prize Package
Sponsor |
Prize |
Value |
| Ditch Witch | $5,000 of Ditch Witch downhole tooling | $5,000 |
| Subsite | HDD Guidance Package: HDD Guidance package. Includes: Marksman+ Tracker (Bore Path Analyzer, Noise Floor Analyzer, Integrated GPS (3-meter accuracy), Wireless As-Built downloading), M17+ (Dual Power Beacon, Multi-frequency calibration, 64 Configurations available downhole, 130ft+), Commander 7 (Full color 7” LCD, Bore Planning and Guidance, Advanced Drill Too view, Scout View), Pelican or EVA Case, Swivel Stand | $32,000 |
| AEM | All expenses paid trip for up to 3 drill crew members to compete at the HDD Rodeo at The Utility Expo 2027 in Louisville, KY October 5-7, 2027. Includes complimentary registration, hotel, travel expenses, and swag. | $5,000 |
| Benjamin Media | $12,000 cash | $12,000 |
| Bit Brokers International | $3,000 in tooling credit to use towards purchase of drilling equipment at Bit Brokers International. | $3,000 |
| CETCO Drilling Products | 2 PAILS of each: CLAY CUTTER, DRILL-TERGE, REL-PAC XTRA-LOW and SUSPEND-IT 1 CASE of each: QUAD POWER POWER-BASE, QUAD POWER POWER-CLAY, QUAD POWER POWER-SAND, QUAD POWER POWER-TERGE |
$2,500 |
| Buckhorn Pumps, Inc. | $2,000 Credit for pumps & parts – This credit is for anything purchased from Buckhorn Pumps! Whether it be a packing kit or a complete pump assembly! | $2,000 |
| AquaFire Marketing | 3 of the JBL Go 4 – Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker | $150 |
2nd Place Prize Package
Sponsor |
Prize |
Value |
| Ditch Witch | $3,000 of Ditch Witch downhole tooling | $3,000 |
| Subsite | UtiliGuard2 RTK package: includes UTG2 RTK receiver, UTG2 T12 ADV transmitter, Direct Connect leads, Ground stake, 5 in Clamp, EVA case | $13,000 |
| Benjamin Media | $8,000 cash | $8,000 |
| Buckhorn Pumps, Inc. | $1,500 Credit for pumps & parts – This credit is for anything purchased from Buckhorn Pumps! Whether it be a packing kit or a complete pump assembly! | $1,500 |
| AEM | Complimentary registration to compete at the HDD Rodeo at The Utility Expo 2027 in Louisville, KY October 5-7, 2027. Includes swag for each drill crew member! (Per person value $250) | $750 |
3rd Place Prize Package
Sponsor |
Description |
Value |
| Ditch Witch | $1,000 of Ditch Witch downhole tooling | $1,000 |
| Subsite | Utiliguard2 Classic package: includes UTG2 Classic receiver, UTG2 T5 transmitter, Direct connect leads, Ground stake, 5 in Clamp, EVA case | $6,000 |
| Benjamin Media | $5,000 cash | $5,000 |
| Buckhorn Pumps, Inc. | $1,000 Credit for pumps & parts – This credit is for anything purchased from Buckhorn Pumps! Whether it be a packing kit or a complete pump assembly! | $1,000 |
| AEM | Complimentary registration to compete at the HDD Rodeo at The Utility Expo 2027 in Louisville, KY October 5-7, 2027. Includes swag for each drill crew member! (Per person value $250) | $750 |