Diveheart Foundation is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of the 2024 Diving Community Champions by the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA). This prestigious honor highlights Diveheart’s unwavering dedication to fostering positive community impact through innovative programs in the world of recreational diving.
Alongside Jack’s Diving Locker and Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc., Diveheart has been named as a recipient of the 2024 Diving Community Champions Award. The Platinum, Gold, and Silver Champion Awards will be presented at the DEMA Member Update & Annual Meeting during the highly anticipated DEMA Show 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, on November 20th.
The Diving Community Champion Awards celebrate DEMA-member companies that leverage their influence and resources within the recreational diving industry to effect positive change both locally and globally. Diveheart has long been a beacon of empowerment, particularly for individuals with disabilities, introducing them to the life-changing world of scuba diving.
Since its inception, Diveheart has become a trailblazer in adaptive diving, offering transformative scuba experiences to individuals with disabilities, wounded veterans, and others facing physical, mental, or emotional challenges. Through therapeutic underwater experiences, Diveheart helps participants build confidence, independence, and a sense of freedom that transcends the water.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized by DEMA as a Diving Community Champion,” said Tinamarie Hernandez, Executive Director of Diveheart. “This award is a testament to the incredible work of our volunteers, instructors, and supporters who share our belief that scuba diving has the power to heal and inspire.”
The Platinum, Gold, and Silver Diving Community Champion Awards are determined by a vote from DEMA members, recognizing the top three organizations making a meaningful difference in their communities. Diveheart’s nomination underscores the organization’s ongoing dedication to using scuba diving as a tool for rehabilitation and inclusion.
Join us in celebrating this momentous achievement as we anticipate the final award announcements at DEMA Show 2024.