NAUI Worldwide Celebrates 2025 Awardees at Annual General Meeting in Orlando, Florida

NAUI Worldwide proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of its members during the 2025 NAUI Awards ceremony, held on Thursday, November 13th, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) during the DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida. These awards highlight the dedication, passion, and excellence that define the NAUI community.

2025 Outstanding Service Award  

This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to NAUI, advancing its mission and supporting its members worldwide. Congratulations to: 

• Timothy Bunnell            
• Mark Criasia                               
• Rusty Davis                                  
• Malcolm Kneale                        
• Robert Lawrence                     
• George Mills                                 
• Michelle Thornton                    
• Cassandra Wolf                       
• John Youngblood                      

2025 Continuing Service Award  

This award celebrates members who have consistently contributed to NAUI’s growth and the diving community. Congratulations to: 

• Ashley Bueche                      
• Nabil Chedid                         
• Vedran Dorusic                      
• Karen Kayser                            
• Joe Kilgore                                   
• James G. Larsen               
• David Lawrence Sr.             
• Petr Rehak                                
• Frank Slifka                                
• Musaed F. Thaher              
• Rick Veldman                          
• Billy Walls                                
• Bart Woodworth                    

2025 Dr. Charlie Brown Memorial Award

The award recognizes volunteer service and contributions to the diving community of a substantial nature. Congratulations to: 

• Simon Lodge                          

2025 Environmental Enrichment Award

This award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to environmental conservation and awareness within the diving industry. Congratulations to: 

• Federico Vazquez                

2025 Award for innovation

This award recognizes innovative programs, practices, partnerships, policies, and activities that enhance the ability to serve students and the diving community, and honors those who have created and implemented these innovations. Congratulations to: 

• Brian Schiefer

2025 NAUI Board of Directors Service Award

With sincere appreciation for outstanding service on the NAUI Board of Directors. Congratulations to:

• Nelson P De C. Pereira     
• Todd Shannon                        
• Mahmoud Zahran                  

NAUI Worldwide extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees and thanks them for their tireless efforts in advancing NAUI’s mission of promoting safe, enjoyable, and environmentally responsible diving.  Visit NAUI.org/Awards to learn more.