AIDA International have announced the winners of the 2012 Suunto sponsored “People’s Choice” award. Freedivers from across the globe have cast their votes for their favourite athletes, coaches, judges and volunteers. Here are the winners for 2012 in all categories:
- Best Male Freediver – William Trubridge
- Best Female Freediver – Ilaria Bonin
- Best Male Newcomer – Rémy Dubern
- Best Female Newcomer – Tomoka Fukuda
- Best AIDA Instructor – Karol Meyer
- Best AIDA Judge – Grant W. Graves
- Best Safety Diver – Daan Verhoeven
- Best Coach – Marc Lenoir
- Best Athletic Sportsmanship – Liv Philip
- Best AIDA Volunteer – Carla Hanson
Photo © Daan Verhoeven