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06/04/2026

DEMA is currently accepting nominations for two prestigious industry awards, and we need YOUR help identifying deserving recipients.

🏆DIVING COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARDS
This award recognizes DEMA Member businesses that use the power of recreational diving to make a positive difference in their communities. Whether through environmental stewardship, education, inclusion initiatives, veteran support programs, local fundraising efforts, or other impactful work, these businesses are helping strengthen and grow our industry.

🗓 Nomination Deadline: July 22, 2026
LEARN MORE & SUBMIT A NOMINATION: https://bit.ly/4e9iVDJ

🌊WAVE MAKERS AWARD
The Wave Makers Award honors emerging professionals who are making an impact early in their careers through leadership, innovation, dedication, and service to the diving industry.

🗓 Nomination Deadline: August 3, 2026
LEARN MORE & SUBMIT A NOMINATION: https://bit.ly/4xadKfo

05/29/2026

Friendly reminder: If you are a 2026 DEMA Show Exhibitor, your company should remit the contracted 100% of exhibit space payment by June 1, 2026.

After this date, your company remains liable for 100% of your contracted booth space payment amount, even if you cancel.

Please review your contract for details and make your payment by the June 1st deadline.

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] or call Deneen Pratt at 800-687-7469, ext. 248 or 703-706-8248.

LOG IN & REMIT YOUR PAYMENT: https://bit.ly/43DMng4

05/29/2026

DEMA is seeking engaged industry leaders interested in serving on the DEMA Board of Directors for the 2027–2029 term.

Serving on the Board provides an opportunity to help shape the future of the diving industry, contribute strategic guidance to the association, and represent the interests of DEMA Members worldwide.

Those interested should complete the application by close of business on Friday, June 26, 2026, in order to be considered by the nominations committee for the 2027-2029 Board of Directors election slate.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: https://bit.ly/4dMR3Xb

05/20/2026

Already know you’re heading to DEMA Show 2026? Secure your stay at one of five official hotels and keep the connections going beyond the Show floor.

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05/18/2026

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05/13/2026

05/06/2026

The DEMA Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Julie Anne Fabsik-Swarts, MS, CFRE, CAP, CEAP, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2026.

The appointment follows a comprehensive national search led by a Board-appointed Search Committee. Fabsik-Swarts was selected for her leadership experience, strategic mindset, and ability to drive growth and innovation within Member-driven organizations.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42NjFci

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Join divers worldwide as we post a photo or video of our favorite dive site. Be sure to tag it with and and include your general location (country, province, or state) to help us explore the many ways we are all connected through our beloved dive sites, underwater critters, unforgettable experiences, and fellow divers.

📍 Socorro, Mexico: Revillagigedo Islands

04/17/2026

🌎 Earth Day is April 22nd! Join us in —a movement that helps raise awareness of Earth's water ecosystems and demonstrates how divers are connected worldwide. On April 22nd, divers all across the globe will share photos and videos on social media of their favorite dive site (whether underwater or above) using the hashtags and .

Here’s how you can join in! 👇
✔️ Post a photo or video on social media of your favorite dive site.
✔️ Tag your dive buddies, the dive site, or anything relevant to the image or video you are posting.
✔️ Be sure to include hashtags and to help your content get discovered.
✔️ Include your general location (country, province, or state) if you want. (This helps those exploring the hashtags to see how far-reaching the movement is.)

So start gathering your favorite videos or photos and join us on April 22nd as we explore our !

04/15/2026

The world moves fast – and your DEMA UPS® Savings Program has the tools you need to help your business move even faster.

Visit https://bit.ly/4vxLMJJ to learn more and access Member-only savings.



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