Matava has again won the PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards 2009 in the category
Project AWARE Marine Environmental Award 2009KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS - 16th February 2010 - Matava - Fiji's Premier
Eco-Adventure Resort is proud to announce that it is an official
2009 recipient of The Project AWARE Marine Environmental Achievement
Award for the 3rd year in row.
2009 recipient of The Project AWARE Marine Environmental Achievement
Award for the 3rd year in row.
KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS - 25th March 2010 - Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco-Adventure Resort is
proud to announce that it has again been announced as the official 2009
winner of PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards 2009 in the in the
Project AWARE Marine
Environmental Award 2009.
winner of PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards 2009 in the in the
Project AWARE Marine
Environmental Award 2009.
The PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards were developed to better recognise the achievements of those PADI Dive Centres and
Resorts who have made significant contributions to the growth and
development of diving.
development of diving.
In competition with more than a thousand dive centres throughout the region, Matava was awarded the great honor of this award as
a token of appreciation for all the efforts and initiatives put
forward by the company in the last few years.
forward by the company in the last few years.
"At Matava, we are of course both happy and proud to again receive this prestigious award. We find it even more important
that the industry, by rewarding similar efforts, choose to take a stand
for the environment we depend on. We also see it as an important
continuing signal to the community which at the same time can serve to
inspire the numerous individuals and companies who have been doing so
much, and continue to do even more in the field of environmental
enlightenment and conservation. This award has highlighted Fiji's
leading role and efforts in this regard especially." said Matava Director, Mr Richard Akhtar.
for the environment we depend on. We also see it as an important
continuing signal to the community which at the same time can serve to
inspire the numerous individuals and companies who have been doing so
much, and continue to do even more in the field of environmental
enlightenment and conservation. This award has highlighted Fiji's
leading role and efforts in this regard especially." said Matava Director, Mr Richard Akhtar.
Mr Ian Cumming, PADI Regional Director for the Fiji Islands, said "I'd just like to send my
congratulations to the Team at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort who
have again taken out the Project AWARE Marine Environmental Award for
2009 for the second year running."
have again taken out the Project AWARE Marine Environmental Award for
2009 for the second year running."
"Having visited the resort I know firsthand the mighty efforts everyone there have gone to to
ensure the resort is very much the 'Eco Adventure' resort that has
guests coming back time and again. Given the location of the resort,
which adds greatly to its charm, it is a wonderful achievement that
everyone involved in the resort should be very proud of!" Mr Cumming
continued.
guests coming back time and again. Given the location of the resort,
which adds greatly to its charm, it is a wonderful achievement that
everyone involved in the resort should be very proud of!" Mr Cumming
continued.
Project AWARE Foundation Chairman, Dr. Drew Richardson recognizes the importance of the scuba diving community
taking its part in protection of global ecosystems. "This Award is aboutrewarding vision, excellence and pursuit of conservation. More
importantly, this award ensures the enjoyment of underwater environments
for future generations," states Richardson.
"Our Marine Environmental awards recognise dive operators making a positive impact on local
communities and the environment, as well as providing great dive
holidays! The number of outstanding environmental programs taking
place is inspiring," said Joanna McNamara, Project AWARE Coordinator.
holidays! The number of outstanding environmental programs taking
place is inspiring," said Joanna McNamara, Project AWARE Coordinator.
Joanne Marston, Manager of Project AWARE, said "Project AWARE Foundation is delighted that Matava's positive continuing environmental actions have
been recognized by PADI Asia Pacific. As a Project AWARE Go ECO Operator Matava show a dedication and commitment to
conservation that goes above and beyond. Congratulations again Matava."
conservation that goes above and beyond. Congratulations again Matava."
Adopting a fresh new format that provides a system in which all PADI Members can participate, the
PADI Member Awards programme was based on a system that ensured PADI
Members compete with other PADI Members within their own geographical
region for one of the five Awards. All PADI Dive Centres and Resorts
were considered for nomination by a specially convened selection
panel, who selected up to three finalists for each of the Awards.
Members compete with other PADI Members within their own geographical
region for one of the five Awards. All PADI Dive Centres and Resorts
were considered for nomination by a specially convened selection
panel, who selected up to three finalists for each of the Awards.
A panel of PADI judges then considered all of the finalists and Matava is very pleased to be
announced as the winner of the PADI Member Award 2009 in the category: Project AWARE Marine Environmental Award 2009.
Mr Akhtar went on to say that "This PADI Member Award gives us special recognition
within the entire tourism industry and shows our customers that we are
responsible and committed to reducing the environmental impacts of our
business. After 7 years of hard work and commitment to our strict
environmental policies, it is rewarding to be recognised again and this
time by the world's largest international scuba certification agency,
PADI.
responsible and committed to reducing the environmental impacts of our
business. After 7 years of hard work and commitment to our strict
environmental policies, it is rewarding to be recognised again and this
time by the world's largest international scuba certification agency,
PADI.
"Our continuing resort upgrades in 2009, and the addition of further high-tech solar
power plant solutions for the Main Bure and each individual bure, webelieve we are the leader in eco-sustainable resorts in the country."
Mr Akhtar finished by saying "Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco-Adventure Resort has again proved that it is indeed among the leaders in environmentally
sensitive resorts worldwide, and this latest award solidifies our
position as an example of how resorts can operate AND help maintain and
improve the surrounding environment. To win this for 2 years running
is indeed an honour and is an indication of the dedication of all the
Matava staff."
position as an example of how resorts can operate AND help maintain and
improve the surrounding environment. To win this for 2 years running
is indeed an honour and is an indication of the dedication of all the
Matava staff."
