The Dr. Charlie Brown Memorial Award recognizes volunteer service and contributions to the diving community of a substantial nature.
The Dr. Charlie Brown Memorial Award was created in 1985 to posthumously recognize and commemorate the contributions made by Dr. Charles V. Brown of Laguna Beach, California. Although not a diver, Dr. Brown dedicated himself for many years to service to the sport diving community. He lectured at Instructor Certification Courses, made NAUI IQ conference presentations, wrote articles and support materials for diver training, served as regular medical columnist of NAUI News, and made himself available in every way to serve divers and diving safety. He did this on a volunteer basis, unselfishly, and in a non-profit capacity.
After his untimely death in 1981, friends banded together to promote creation of a special award to recognize commitment to unselfish service so typified by Charlie Brown.
Award Winners
2016 Karen Parisien, NAUI 16721
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