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BSAC Awards 2020
above and beyond
EVERY YEAR , BSAC AIMS TO RECOGNISE the invaluable contribution its members make to the organisation . And following the past 12 months , this recognition is more important than ever .
The impact of the Covid pandemic has seen BSAC members go above and beyond in their support for the club , and each other . And for this , BSAC would like to say thank you .
With diving and training significantly curtailed as a result of lockdown restrictions , several of the annual BSAC awards have had to be put on hold until next year . But in the meantime , we are delighted to announce the following BSAC award winners for 2020 .
Award
Heinke Trophy 2020 Awarded to the branch furthering the interests of all branch members and of BSAC
First Class Diver Award Awarded to successful candidates of the FCD
Awarded to
Clidive
Lindsey Fell , Scott Morgan and John Potten
Wilkinson Sword ( 2020 )
John Potten ( East Cornwall Awarded annually to the candidate Divers & JSSADC ) who has the most admirable performance in a BSAC nationally assessed examination
Safety Awards
Alan Broadhurst 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
Wilkinson Sword 2020 winner , John Potten is presented with his award by BSAC ’ s National Diving Officer , Dai Atkins
Nick Nutt , James Thompson and Mark Witham
Letters of commendation
Expedition Trophy Awarded to the organiser of the most significant British exploratory diving expedition of the year
Jason Kevern , Dom Robinson
Steve Mortimer , Plymouth Sound Divers , for HMS Formidable
Aqualung Award
Sport England
Usually awarded to the BSAC member who goes the extra mile , this year it is given in recognition of their financial support for the organisation during Covid , including the Sport England Instructor training grant
Congratulations to all our 2020 BSAC Award winners .
Postponed awards
Front cover of Heinke Trophy 2020 winners Clidive ’ s application
Due to Covid restrictions impacting on BSAC ’ s training and diving programme , it has not been possible to award several awards for 2020 . The Colin McLeod and Peter Small Awards have been held back , while all Instructor Awards for 2020 will be presented as part of the 2021 BSAC Awards . For more information
go to bsac . com / awards
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