PADI Asia Pacific Announce the Member Awards 2008 WINNERS!
PADI Asia Pacific
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AUSTRALIA
Media Release
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Asia Pacific has announced the winners of the Member Awards program for 2008.
PADI Asia Pacific announced the winners of their Member Awards program in conjunction with the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) 2008 to ensure maximum Member participation.
In 2006, the format of the awards was revised to provide both Individual and IRRA Members the opportunity to present themselves within the relevant award categories but also to allow PADI Management and Regional Managers to nominate Members.
PADI Asia Pacific received an overwhelming high response of nominations across all categories, providing tough competition. PADI would like to thank all those who provided fantastic nomination overviews and encourage all Members to enter the awards in 2009.
A panel of key PADI stakeholders met to judge the finalist in each category.
PADI continues to develop and create new opportunities for its Members, Partners and the Industry. PADI Asia Pacific thanks you for your continued support.
Congratulations to the 2008 Winners!
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.
The Winner - Crystal Dive Resort, Thailand
The finalists in this category were:
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.
The Winner - Diving Plaza, Australia
The finalists in this category were:
Crystal Dive Resort, Thailand
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.
The Winner - Bradley Davis, Australia
The finalists in this category were:
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.
The Winner - Kon-Tiki Thailand, Thailand
The finalists in this category were:
Crystal Dive Resort, 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.
The Winner - Clement Lee, Malaysia
The finalists in this category were:
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.
The Winner - Abyss Scuba Diving, Australia
The finalists in this category were:
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.
The Winner - Pro Dive Cairns, Australia
The finalists in this category were:
Aquatic Adventures Glen Iris, Australia
Mermaids Dive Center, Thailand
About PADI
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world’s largest recreational dive training, certification and membership organisation. PADI Members (dive centres, resorts, educational facilities, instructors, assistant instructors and divemasters) issue nearly 1,000,000 certifications worldwide each year, making underwater exploration and adventure accessible to the public, while maintaining the highest industry standards for dive training, safety and customer service. For more information, visit padi.com.
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Sheridan Hatcher
Supervisor, Marketing
PADI Asia Pacific
marketing@padi.com.au
Tel: + 61 2 9454 2816