The British Virgin Islands came away with three prizes in Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2010 Readers Choice Awards. Earning the number one spot for Top Beginner Diving Site, second for Top Underwater Photography and third for Top Wreck Diving.

Acting Director of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, Hadassah Ward, said the Board welcomes the bestowment from Scuba Diving. “We are very proud of the Territory’s natural appeal that extends from the top of our hills to the depths of our seas.  These awards confirm that they are not just enjoyed by BVIslanders and residents, but also by our visitors.  That is why it remains important that our community continuously be better stewards of our environment.”

Ward adds, “The Tourist Board will continue to do its part to bring sailors and divers to experience the beauty of the Virgin Islands while working with our local partners to further protect our marine ecosystem that sustains our vibrant marine life and shores.”

The awards were presented based on results from the magazine’s readers’ survey.  Awards were given for the following categories, marine life, visibility, health of marine environment, wall diving, snorkeling, diving for beginners, underwater photography and overall rating of the diving.  Readers had the opportunity to choose the best in those categories in the world’s three dive regions, North American, Pacific and Caribbean/Atlantic.

The awards were announced in the magazine’s January/February issue that is presently on international newsstands.  Scuba Diving has a readership of 85,000 and is printed eight times a year.  The magazine is published by Bonnier Corporation, owners of over 40 special interest magazines.  Scuba Diving is part of the company’s four targeted publications catering to international divers

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Posted on January 31st, 2010.