Pro Dive Cairns recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Diver Training

11th of May 2026

Pro Dive Cairns has been recognised for their Outstanding Contribution to Entry-Level Diver Training as part of PADI – the world’s largest diver training organisation’s Annual Outstanding Contribution Awards.

The awards acknowledge select PADI Retail and Resort Association Members in each region that have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the dive industry. 

“We are incredibly proud to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Entry-Level Training award from PADI,” said Arek Mszyca, Pro Dive Cairns General Manager.

“This recognition reflects the passion, dedication and high standards our instructors bring to every new diver’s journey. Since 1983, we’ve remained committed to creating safe, confident and capable divers, and this achievement reflects the amazing effort of our entire team.

We thank PADI for their ongoing support in helping us deliver world-class training and we look forward to continuing to inspire the next generation of divers.”

For more than four decades, Pro Dive Cairns has built a reputation as Australia’s premier diver training centre, certifying more than 194,300 divers and introducing them to the incredible underwater world of recreational scuba diving and the Great Barrier Reef.

Pro Dive Cairns entry level diver training course specialises in a 5 Day PADI Open Water Course. Customers begin their training with 2 days theory and pool sessions at the Cairns training centre before embarking on an unforgettable 3 Day/2 Night liveaboard trip to the Great Barrier Reef to become certified divers. 

Pictured from left: Damian Jones PADI Asia Territory Director, Lisa Burger Pro Dive Cairns Operations Co-ordinator, Annie Halloran PADI Regional Manager, Arek Mszyca Pro Dive Cairns GM, Jack Cavazzini PADI Asia Regional Training Consultant.