GREEN DIVER
MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2020
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When does the Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year Campaign take place?
The dates for the Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year takes place from August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020. There are awards for Regional Man and Woman of the year and Worldwide Man and Woman of the Year. The regions are:
What kind of people make good Man & Woman of the Year candidates?
Candidates come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. They all are compassionate about environmental stewardship and envision a world with clean, healthy and sustainable aquatic environments. They also are outgoing and well-connected, which helps them in their fundraising.
Do I have to be a scuba diver to be a candidate?
No. Anyone with the desire to help with environmental stewardship and envisions a world with clean, healthy and sustainable aquatic environments can be a candidate!
How do I sign up?
Simply click here and fill out the form.
How do I nominate a candidate?
Simply click here and fill out the form.
When can I sign up or nominate a candidate?
Anytime - the sooner the better!
What happens after I sign up to participate?
When you sign up to participate, you will be contacted to verify your information and set your personal goals.
What happens if I have been nominated?
You will be contacted to verify your participation, your information and set your personal goals.
What are some ways that I can raise funds?
How can I donate to someone else’s campaign?
Go to the Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year page and scroll through the pages until you find your candidate’s region page. Find your candidate on that page and follow the instructions to donate online using a credit card. You can also give a check payable to Green Diver Initiative and give/mail it directly to the candidate or send it to Green Diver Initiative, 9030 Camden Field Parkway, Riverview, FL 33578 – and remember to put your candidate’s name in the memo section so they’ll receive credit for your donation.
How are the Regional Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year chosen?
There will be one Green Diver Man of the Year and one Green Diver Woman of the Year chosen in each of the following regions:
The Regional Green Diver Man of the Year will be the male candidate that has raised the most funds for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020 in his region. The Regional Green Diver Woman of the Year will be the female candidate that has raised the most funds for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020 in her region.
How are the Worldwide Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year chosen?
The Worldwide Green Diver Man of the Year will be the male candidate that has raised the most funds worldwide for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020. The Worldwide Green Diver Woman of the Year will be the female candidate that has raised the most funds worldwide for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020. The Worldwide Man of the Year and the Worldwide Woman of the Year may not necessarily be from the same region.
How is the money used?
Funds raised though the Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year campaign are used for Green Diver Programs which can include:
Where is the money used?
A majority of the proceeds from the region in which the funds are raised will stay in the region to be used for projects specific to the needs of that region.
How else can I participate without being a candidate?
You can:
How do I become a Global Sponsor for the Man & Woman ?
Contact Maria Lewis at 813-628-6284 or email at mlewis@greendiver.org.
When are the winners announced?
Winners are announced on October 20, 2020. Winners will be presented their awards at the NAUI Awards at DEMA. If unable to attend, awards will be mailed to winners.
What do the winners receive?
All candidates will receive a certificate of participation and our deepest gratitude.
Regional and worldwide winners will be presented their awards at DEMA at the NAUI Awards Ceremony. If unable to attend, awards will be mailed to winners.
Both worldwide winners will be awarded a seven-night stay for two at a resort including airfare.
The dates for the Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year takes place from August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020. There are awards for Regional Man and Woman of the year and Worldwide Man and Woman of the Year. The regions are:
- United States & Canada
- Central America & South America
- Lower Africa
- North Africa & Middle East
- Europe
- Asia
What kind of people make good Man & Woman of the Year candidates?
Candidates come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. They all are compassionate about environmental stewardship and envision a world with clean, healthy and sustainable aquatic environments. They also are outgoing and well-connected, which helps them in their fundraising.
Do I have to be a scuba diver to be a candidate?
No. Anyone with the desire to help with environmental stewardship and envisions a world with clean, healthy and sustainable aquatic environments can be a candidate!
How do I sign up?
Simply click here and fill out the form.
How do I nominate a candidate?
Simply click here and fill out the form.
When can I sign up or nominate a candidate?
Anytime - the sooner the better!
What happens after I sign up to participate?
When you sign up to participate, you will be contacted to verify your information and set your personal goals.
What happens if I have been nominated?
You will be contacted to verify your participation, your information and set your personal goals.
What are some ways that I can raise funds?
- Personally donate
- Ask friends and family to contribute
- Hold a fundraising event
- Ask companies to donate
- Gather a team of people to help you
How can I donate to someone else’s campaign?
Go to the Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year page and scroll through the pages until you find your candidate’s region page. Find your candidate on that page and follow the instructions to donate online using a credit card. You can also give a check payable to Green Diver Initiative and give/mail it directly to the candidate or send it to Green Diver Initiative, 9030 Camden Field Parkway, Riverview, FL 33578 – and remember to put your candidate’s name in the memo section so they’ll receive credit for your donation.
How are the Regional Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year chosen?
There will be one Green Diver Man of the Year and one Green Diver Woman of the Year chosen in each of the following regions:
- United States & Canada
- Central America & South America
- Lower Africa
- North Africa & Middle East
- Europe
- Asia
The Regional Green Diver Man of the Year will be the male candidate that has raised the most funds for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020 in his region. The Regional Green Diver Woman of the Year will be the female candidate that has raised the most funds for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020 in her region.
How are the Worldwide Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year chosen?
The Worldwide Green Diver Man of the Year will be the male candidate that has raised the most funds worldwide for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020. The Worldwide Green Diver Woman of the Year will be the female candidate that has raised the most funds worldwide for the Green Diver Initiative in the campaign time frame of August 3, 2020 through October 16, 2020. The Worldwide Man of the Year and the Worldwide Woman of the Year may not necessarily be from the same region.
How is the money used?
Funds raised though the Green Diver Man & Woman of the Year campaign are used for Green Diver Programs which can include:
- Lake, river, ocean and beach debris cleanup events
- Coral reef preservation and restoration projects
- Marine life preservation programs
- Native plant preservation programs
- Other programs specific to a region
Where is the money used?
A majority of the proceeds from the region in which the funds are raised will stay in the region to be used for projects specific to the needs of that region.
How else can I participate without being a candidate?
You can:
- Nominate a candidate
- Donate to a candidate
- Become part of a candidate’s team
- Become a Global Sponsor
How do I become a Global Sponsor for the Man & Woman ?
Contact Maria Lewis at 813-628-6284 or email at mlewis@greendiver.org.
When are the winners announced?
Winners are announced on October 20, 2020. Winners will be presented their awards at the NAUI Awards at DEMA. If unable to attend, awards will be mailed to winners.
What do the winners receive?
All candidates will receive a certificate of participation and our deepest gratitude.
Regional and worldwide winners will be presented their awards at DEMA at the NAUI Awards Ceremony. If unable to attend, awards will be mailed to winners.
Both worldwide winners will be awarded a seven-night stay for two at a resort including airfare.