The awards recognise excellence and innovation in the Dive Industry and are considered very prestigious.
A panel of key PADI stakeholders met to judge the finalist in each category and the winners will be announced at the PADI Pavilion (Stand J01 & K02) at ADEX 2008 at Suntec, Singapore on Friday 18th April at 5pm along with drinks and canapés.
PADI would like to thank all those who provided fantastic nomination overviews.
Congratulations to each of the Finalists, listed in alphabetical order:
Diver Training Award:
This award is to recognise the outstanding achievements and professionalism in relation to raising the standards in the field of Diver Training.
Crystal Dive Resort, Thailand
Pro Dive Cairns, Australia
Remote Area Dive, Australia
Instructor Development Award:
This award is to celebrate outstanding achievements and commitment to PADI’s Instructor Development.
Crystal Dive Resort, Thailand
Diving Plaza, Australia
Mermaids Dive Center, Thailand
Young Achiever in Diving Award
This award recognises a young achiever’s contribution to the development of a vibrant diving industry through their local Dive Centre/Resort.
Bradley Davis, Australia
Patrick Ewbank, Indonesia
Rhyanne Davis, Australia
Project AWARE Environmental Award:
This award aims to recognise outstanding ecological achievements with a focus on fostering environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
Crystal Dive Resort, Thailand
Kon-Tiki Thailand, Thailand
Sea Explorer’s Siquijor, Philippines
Tourism Award:
This category recognises excellence in the planning of tourism infrastructure and/or services with a focus on entrepreneurial vision and integration with the environment.
Clement Lee, Malaysia
Dive! Tutukaka, New Zealand
Rod Punshon, Australia
Diving for Tomorrow Innovation Award:
The purpose of the Diving for Tomorrow Innovation Award is to recognise and celebrate innovation within the diving industry, whether large or small, and to inspire others.
Abyss Scuba Diving, Australia
Dive! Tutukaka, New Zealand
Sunrise Diving, Thailand
Outstanding (Dive Centre/Resort) Business Award:
This award is to recognise outstanding business performance, initiatives and achievements across all areas of business operation.
Aquatic Adventures Glen Iris, Australia
Mermaids Dive Center, Thailand
Pro Dive Cairns, Australia
