And the Winner is.... (Remember, never hold your breath!)
Andrew Statler
Congratulations are in order for Andrew Statler, Master Scuba Diver Trainer with TD Scuba. Andrew was recently announced as the winner of the PADI Go Pro Challenge for 2007 for all of the Americas.
The Gro Pro Challenge was created in 2007 to promote the professional development of scuba divers around the world. Each region selected one candidate who had achieved the highest number of professional rankings in that region. Any PADI professional was automatically included in this contest, but only the professional who earned the most ratings in their region was recognized. There were four $10,000 prizes awarded for 2007.
Andrew Statler became a dive professional in early 2007, earning his Divemaster rating in February of 2007 and then went on to complete EFR Instructor, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Scuba Instructor, and Master Scuba Diver Trainer in March, April, May, and July respectively. In addition, Andrew earned 24 specialty instructor ratings and completed 51 student certifications in 2007.
If you see Andrew around, be sure to give him a big 'OK'.
