DCBC Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Dave Geddes
By CADC Admin ~ April 8th, 2024. Filed under: Latest Diving News.
The recipient of this year’s DCBC Lifetime Achievement Award is Dave Geddes, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the Canadian Occupational Diving industry. With a career beginning in the early 1980s, Geddes has profoundly influenced the field through his leadership roles, including over 30 years as the director of Seneca College’s Underwater Skills Course and his active involvement in the CSA Dive Standards. As the subcommittee chair for the Z275.4 Competency Standard and a former president of the Canadian Association of Diving Contractors, Geddes has been a pivotal figure in advancing diving safety, education, and competency standards. His dedication and expertise have not only earned him the CSA Award of Merit but also solidified his status as a key advocate and recognized expert in diving safety and education. This award is a testament to Dave’s enduring impact and his significant contributions to the industry.