Awards & Accolades

Celebrating Over 25 Years of Excellence in Diving

A Snapshot of Our Recognitions

As the only PADI 5-Star Career Development Centre in NSW, Abyss Scuba Diving has become Australia’s most awarded dive shop — recognized for our leadership in training, customer service, innovation, and contribution to the scuba diving community.

PADI Awards & Honors

2007 & 2010 – Outstanding Dive Centre Business
Recognised as the best PADI dive centre in the Asia-Pacific region.
2012 – Favourite PADI Dive Shop (Global Winner)
Voted the world’s favourite PADI shop in a global contest – Read the official announcement.
2015 – Outstanding Contribution to Instructor Development
Awarded at DEMA by PADI’s CEO for our leadership in professional dive training in Sydney – Read the full story.
2016 – Entry-Level Training Award
2018 – Outstanding Contribution to Instructor Development
2019 – Outstanding Contribution to the Dive Industry
2020 – Outstanding Contribution to Diver Education
2021 – Outstanding Contribution to the Dive Industry
2022 – Outstanding Contribution to the Dive Industry
2023 – Outstanding Contribution to Diver Education
2024 – Outstanding Contribution to Diver Education
2025 – Outstanding Contribution to Diver Education
2025 – 25 years of Outstanding Service Award

Dive Log Australasia Awards

Five-Time Australian Dive Centre of the Year
Consistent top-rated dive centre, voted by readers of Dive Log Australasia.
Best City Dive Shop (2013)
Awarded by Dive Log for excellence in metropolitan dive services.

Industry & Manufacturer Awards

5x Oceanic Dealer of the Year
Recognised for outstanding retail and support of Oceanic & Hollis gear.
2013 – AUP Dealer of the Year
2019 – Submerged Nation Retailer of the Year
2021 – AUP Legend Award to Peter Letts
Lifetime achievement award for contributions to the dive industry.

PADI Award Presentation, by Drew Richardson PADI CEO and President

By the Numbers

Over 32,000 certifications issued
Over 2,400 professional-level divers trained
4.9★ average across 2,400+ reviews on Google, TripAdvisor & Facebook

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Every award listed here is independently verified and reflects Abyss Scuba Diving’s legacy of excellence. This recognition strengthens our position as Sydney’s leading dive centre.