BSAC would be nothing without its volunteers and every year we aim to recognise the invaluable contribution our members make to the organisation.
We are delighted to announce the full list of this year’s BSAC award winners, as presented at the BSAC Diving Conference 2019, on Saturday 26 October at the Vox, NEC – our congratulations go to you all.
This year's BSAC Diving Conference was a sell-out success with over 850 delegates, 11 talks, 14 breakout sessions, 40 award winners and not one, but two world-renowned diving doctors. The day was a great success, bringing together members of a variety of qualification levels from across the country to network, listen to inspiring speakers and hear the latest in diver safety updates.
There will be a full report and pictures from the BSAC Diving Conference 2019 in the December issue of SCUBA magazine (out from 15 November).
But in the meantime, here are our well-deserving 2019 winners:
Award |
Awarded to |
| BSAC Expeditions Trophy, sponsored by Paralenz Awarded annually and presented to the organiser of the most significant British exploratory diving expedition of the year |
Worcester Divers for Outer Limits, a club expedition to the Outer Hebrides in September 2018 |
| Heinke Trophy Awarded to the branch furthering the interests of all branch members and of BSAC |
Chester Sub-Aqua Club Certificate of Commendation:Imperial College Underwater Club, Kingston & Elmbridge Junior Snorkellers, Pontefract Scuba Club, South China Diving Club |
| BSAC Safety Awards Presented in recognition of endeavouring to save a life without involving diving techniques |
Andrew Boyes, Fran Hockley, John Potten |
| Alan Broadhurst Safety Award Awarded for the use of good diving lifesaving techniques. Presented to the rescuer, acknowledging and recognising their extreme bravery and use of good diving techniques |
Will Brown, Stephen Dawson, Allan Macdonald, Ken Scott |
| Thank You Awards | Mark Brabon, John Gibbon, Sophie Heptonstall, Dave Lock, Allen Murray, Nick Nutt, Tony Snow, Dave Wakelam |
| Aqua Lung Award Presented to a BSAC member who goes that extra mile in the promotion of the club's aims and objectives |
Mark Paisey |
| First Class Diver Awards Awarded to successful candidates of the FCD |
Nick Barter, Gill Bell, Cameron Cromwell, Stuart Duncan, Kev Ford, Frances Hockley, Paul Horsford, Mark Lovesey, Deborah McNeill, Gareth Morris, Phil Page, Kimberley Warham (FCD 1000), Chris Wilson |
| AP Diving Award Awarded annually to the candidate who through rigorous judging proves to have the most admirable performance in the First Class Diver exam |
Fran Hockley |
| Collins and Chambers Open Water Instructor Award Awarded to the most exemplary candidate on the Open Water Instructor Exams |
Donna Easton |
| Anchor Dive Lights AI Award Awarded to the most exemplary candidate on the Advance Instructor Exam |
Paul Stafford |
| National Instructor Awards Awarded to successful candidates of the National Instructor Exam |
Hywel Dyer, Kev Ford, Fran Hockley |
| Weezle Award Best performance in the National Instructor Exam |
Fran Hockley |
| Wilkinson Sword Awarded annually to the candidate who has the most admirable performance in a BSAC nationally assessed examination |
Hywel Dyer |
| Colin McLeod Award Presented annually to person(s) who, in the opinion of the Trustees of the BSA Jubilee Trust, have contributed to international cooperation and harmony in diving and associated activities |
Martin Parker |
Colin McLeod Award
Everyone in the room was upstanding upon the announcement that AP Diving's Martin Parker had been awarded the Colin McLeod Award.
More from BSAC Diving Conference 2019:
- View the photo album
- Watch the Main Hall presentations (coming soon!)
- Catch up on the live updates
