As a PADI Professional, you already know that excellence is more than a standard — it’s a way of life. Every course you deliver, every dive you lead and every diver you inspire contributes to creating unforgettable underwater experiences.
The Recognition of Excellence Program™ exists to celebrate these achievements and honor the PADI Professionals, Retailers and Resorts who inspire passion, elevate learning and deliver world-class experiences for divers worldwide.
Some of the traits that these outstanding role models exemplify include exceeding customer expectations, leading by example in and out of the water and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to safety. They embody integrity and professionalism in everything they do while championing ocean conservation to protect our blue planet for generations to come. Recognition through this program isn’t simply about doing the job well — it’s about raising the bar for our entire community and inspiring others to follow.
When students, divers or fellow PADI Professionals take the time to share their appreciation — whether through the Course Evaluation Questionnaire (CEQ) or by contacting PADI’s Quality Management Department directly — the Quality Management teams across the globe ensure that their voices are heard, celebrated and shared.
Recognition may take many forms: a personalized certificate or letter acknowledging outstanding service, Digital Certificates via “My PADI Achievements”, features in The Undersea Journal or on padi.com, or a public celebration of the dedication, passion and leadership that define our global network of professionals.
For dive centers, resorts and instructors, being recognized is not only an honor — it’s a powerful statement. It tells the world that you go above and beyond, delivering experiences that inspire, operating with integrity and helping to protect and achieve balance between humanity and the ocean we all depend on.
By celebrating these achievements, PADI not only honors individual excellence but also strengthens our shared mission: to create one billion Torchbearers™.
Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.™
