Rick Stanley, co-owner and president of Ocean Quest, has received the 75th Anniversary Medal from the Newfoundland and Labrador Confederation.
They are incredibly delighted to see Rick’s dedication and his love for our province of Newfoundland and ocean acknowledged, and this honours his amazing achievements for our province.
Rick extends his sincere gratitude to all of the Ocean Quest employees, both current and former. Their commitment and diligence have been crucial to this success.
Please join us in congratulating Rick on this merited honour.
Rick Stanley
In 1992, Rick Stanley began diving as a pastime, but it soon turned into a full-fledged business and passion. After diving to the wrecks at Bell Island, he concluded that the world needed to learn about the history of the wrecks and he launched Ocean Quest.
Qualifications
Stanley holds Advanced Nitrox and Deco certifications and is a certified Rebreather Diver and Full Cave Diver. He has made more than 400 dives on the wreckage of Bell Island alone.
Awards
Stanley has received recognition for his services to the province, including the 75th Anniversary Medal of the Newfoundland and Labrador Confederation. Among the several honours he and his group have received are the Sustainable Tourism Award for Canada in 2005 and 2021.