[PSUBS-MAILIST] 2009 Award Announcement

[Jon Wallace <jonw@psubs.org>]

December 16, 2009

PSUBS.ORG is pleased to announce the recipients of commemorative and 
recognition awards for 2009.  All candidates are nominated by their 
peers from within the PSUBS community reflecting admiration of 
excellence and contributions that the candidates have demonstrated to 
achieve a nomination for an award.

KITTREDGE AWARD - Emile van Essen (Eurosub)
The Kittredge Award is named for Capt. George Kittredge and is presented 
for excellence in overall design and/or construction of a small 
submarine.  Emile designed and built a small 1ATM submersible named 
"Eurosub" which has been described by PSUBS members as "beautiful", 
"functional", and "raising the bar for all potential sub builders".

BUSBY AWARD - Vance Bradley
The Busby Award is named for R. Frank Busby and is presented for 
excellence in technical writing or documentation regarding the design, 
construction, or use of small submarines.  Vance was recognized by his 
peers in the submersible community for providing clear, first hand 
information about technical and operational topics on the PSUBS mailing 
list and as a person who has been described as "one I look up to for 
experience".  He has spent thousands of hours underwater over a decade 
of offshore work, qualified as pilot for nine different manned 
submersible vehicles, and was one of the most senior of Intersub's 
pilots during the fevered construction days in the North Sea.

LINK AWARD - Emile van Essen
The Link Award is named for Edwin A. Link and is presented for 
excellence contributing to oceanographic research, exploration, or 
discovery using a personal submersible, or the design/construction of an 
innovative submersible component.  Emile receives this award for his 
participation with historical and archaeological survey work using his 
submersible "Eurosub" on the sunken vessel "Giuseppe Garibaldi" (at 122 
meters) for documentation by Croatian historians and archaeologists.

BEACH AWARD - Dean Ackman
The Beach Award is named for Edward L. Beach and is presented for 
non-technical writing or documentation that promotes personal 
submersibles.  Dean receives this award for excellence in promotion of 
both personal submersibles and PSUBS.ORG.  After providing an interview 
with a local paper regarding his newly built submersible, Dean was 
contacted by the USCG who had heard about PSUBS but never seen a small 
home-built submarine.  Dean arranged to meet with Coast Guard personnel 
to let them inspect his submarine and discuss the details of his 
project, as well as the mission of PSUBS.ORG.  Dean received a Coast 
Guard "thumbs up" for his submersible which reflects well upon our 
organization and our desire to build good-will with local and federal 
authorities.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
These Awards are presented to individuals who uniquely contribute to 
PSUBS.ORG or promote personal submersibles in a manner that does not fit 
within the more narrow scope of our Commemorative Awards.

Kyle Edlund - Kyle receives special recognition for the effort he has 
put into testing an acoustics anti-collision unit built by David 
Bartsch.  Kyle has performed multiple dives with the unit in his K-250 
submersible and returned detailed reports, including video, regarding 
the performance and user interface.  These reports have been very useful 
to members who have an interest in this particular anti-collision unit.

Jay Jeffries - Jay receives special recognition for his contributions 
focusing on safety and operational procedures, and his expertise in 
marine architecture.  As we progress and grow as a group, safety has 
always been a major focus and will continue to be an integral part of  
that growth and how we and our sport are perceived by the general 
public, associated industry, and regulatory agencies.

Jens Laland - Jens receives special recognition for his important 
contributions which have provided a vast assortment of photographs, 
technical documents, and pointers to authoritative references.  Jens is 
described as " having a great wealth of knowledge" and "a willingness to 
openly share that which he has collected with those that simply inquire."


Congratulations to all the 2009 winners!





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