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 BSAC award winners for 2021, as announced at the BSAC Annual General Meeting, on Saturday 14 May 2022 – our congratulations go to you all.
With diving and training still somewhat restricted last year as a result of lockdown restrictions, a few of the annual BSAC awards are still on hold until the 2022 awards.
But in the meantime, here are our well-deserving 2021 winners:
Award |
Awarded to |
BSAC Expeditions TrophyAwarded annually and presented to the organiser of the most significant British exploratory diving expedition of the year |
Lothian Divers for their trip to the Knoydart Peninsula and Loch Nevis. You can find out more about their expedition online. |
BSAC Safety AwardsPresented in recognition of endeavouring to save a life without involving diving techniques |
Jeremy Coton and Matt Pryme; Mike Morgan, Imogen Broad, Rhian Antony, Aidan Smith, Michael Bramham and Michael van Cauter; Izaak Aitkin, Scott Gillham and Paul Towers; Quentin Spottiswood and the Southern Scuba rescue team |
Volunteer of the Year AwardPresented to a BSAC member who goes that extra mile in the promotion of the club's aims and objectives |
Johnathan Hudson |
Nationally assessed examination awards |
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First Class Diver AwardsAwarded to successful candidates of the FCD |
David Ashmore and Stephen Winstanley |
Open Water Instructor AwardAwarded to the most exemplary candidate on the Open Water Instructor Exams |
Alexis Moreno |
AI AwardAwarded to the most exemplary candidate on the Advance Instructor Exam |
Cara Nicholson |
National Instructor AwardsAwarded to successful candidates of the National Instructor Exam |
John Potten and Dave Woodward |
NI AwardAwarded to the most exemplary candidate on the National Instructor Exam |
John Potten |
Wilkinson SwordAwarded annually to the candidate who has the most admirable performance in a BSAC nationally assessed examination |
Jacob Broughton-Venner |
Congratulations to all our 2021 BSAC award winners.
Postponed awards
Due to Covid restrictions still impacting some of BSAC’s training and diving programme, it has not been possible to award the following for 2021.
- Heinke Trophy – awarded to the branch furthering the interests of all branch members and of BSAC. Heinke 2022 is now open for expressions of interest.
- Colin McLeod Award – presented 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.
- Peter Small Award – for ‘the most worthwhile and ambitious BSAC project, conducted in British waters.’
- 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.
For more information on the annual BSAC awards, go to bsac.com/awards.
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