OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, the dive center partner of TGI Maldives, has received the Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Diving award from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®). In support of female diving, the resort held a PADI Women’s Dive Day Celebration event from 14th to 17th July, inviting ten female journalists from around the world, alongside female dive instructors from TGI Maldives.
PADI is the world’s largest purpose-driven diving organization, operating in 180 countries and territories with over 30 million diving certifications issued. Announcing its 10th global celebration, PADI introduced the Women In Diving Initiative, and flagship annual PADI Women’s Dive Day, as a solution to increase the inclusivity and belonging of females in the dive industry. The Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Diving award recognises TGI Maldives and OBLU NATURE Helengeli for empowering more women to explore the underwater world.
PADI’s Regional Manager Matt Wenger commented, “Positive promotion and support for female diving has been at the heart of PADI’s philosophy since our inception in 1966. As part of PADI’s Pillars of Change, we are focused on fostering diversity, elevating the healing aspects from the sport and nurturing inclusion so that the underwater world is accessible to all. We are thrilled to recognise TGI Maldives and OBLU NATURE Helengeli for their contributions in encouraging more females to seek adventure and save the ocean”.
“We proudly mark the 10th Anniversary of ‘PADI Women’s Dive Day’ with this award to TGI Maldives at OBLU NATURE Helengeli. The award recognises the combination of what we believe is a world class location and overall experience joining PADI-recognised dive sites, exceptional dive center services and exemplary hospitality”, he added.
Receiving the award on behalf of TGI Maldives and OBLU NATURE Helengeli, dive center Operations Manager Greta Marcelli and the resort General Manager Ali Shakir both concluded, “Our partnership here at OBLU NATURE Helengeli continually strives to improve guest experiences, both on the island as a dream destination, and in the ocean as a place of true wonder. Working closely with PADI, we aim to provide the safest certified dive courses to encourage those curious to explore the wonders of the ocean, as well as escort professional divers to unchartered locations.”
“Receiving this “Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Diving” award marking PADI Women’s Dive Day’s 10th celebration, is testimony to the efforts made by all the team in and out the water. The combination of first-class hospitality coupled with exceptional dive experiences, positions OBLU NATURE Helengeli at the forefront of the sport in the Indian Ocean, not just for female divers, but for all”.