Tuesday, May 19, 2015

DEMA Announces Exciting Details for the 2015 DEMA Awards Party

The 27th annual presentation of the prestigious Reaching Out Awards (ROA) will, once again, bring the Dive Industry together in celebration on November 6, 2015. This year’s Mardi Gras-themed DEMA Awards Party will take place at the Hard Rock Live Coliseum in Orlando, FL.  Attendees are encouraged to join in the festivities by dressing in their best Mardi Gras party attire! Mark your calendar for this evening of entertainment and celebration as we honor the extraordinary careers of the recipients of the 2015 DEMA Reaching Out Award and celebrate DEMA’s 40th year serving the Industry. 

Nominations for the 2015 Reaching Out Awards are currently being accepted until 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – Nominate a colleague today! First presented in 1989, the ROA honors leaders in the diving community whose significant contributions to the sport have elevated the industry on all levels. Areas of contribution have included equipment design, exploration, photography, publishing, retailing, science, training, travel and water safety. For details about nomination requirements and selection criteria, review the 2015 Reaching Out AwardNomination Form. This year’s recipients will be joining an extraordinary list of distinguished past Honorees.

Further information about the 2015 DEMA Awards Party including ticket pricing and event details are available on the DEMA Show website. Tickets will be available for purchase through the DEMA Show registration system when registration opens in the coming weeks. In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE!  Large groups can reserve VIP tables of 8 by contacting Colleen Vasquez at cvasquez@dema.org or (858) 616-6408 x106.  Unique sponsorship opportunities are also available.