Louisiana 811 strives to promote damage prevention. It is ingrained in our culture and is so integral to our organization that it is documented in our mission statement that reads:
The Mission of Louisiana 811 is to support the protection of our members’ facilities, the public, and the environment by providing excellent damage-prevention services to all stakeholders in an effective manner.
Furthermore, our Vision statement reads:
The Vision of Louisiana 811 is to be a prominent leader in damage prevention through innovation, education and technology while providing excellent customer service.
Recognition of effective damage prevention efforts is high on our list of priorities; therefore, annually we strive to recognize excavators who model safe digging practices and have stood out amongst their peers by going the extra mile to keep their employees and communities safe. If your company is worthy of being named the next Louisiana 811 Damage Prevention Champion, be on the lookout for upcoming email announcements requesting your submission. The award will be presented at the Louisiana Damage Prevention Summit, in Lafayette, January 28, 2026.