Former Diving Australia Chairman, Ashley Wilson was today made a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Ashley was Chairman of Diving Australia between 2008 and 2014 and was a Board member for 18 years.  

He was also President of Diving South Australia in the early 1990's, and President of the South Australian Aquatic Sports Coalition between 2002 and 2009. He is the author of "The History of Australian Diving" and was a technical advisor to the host nation broadcaster at each of the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympic Games. 

In addition to his work in diving, Ashley has forged an impressive career in the hearing care industry over 43 years and has sought to enhance the quality of life for the deaf and hearing impaired. 

From all at Diving Australia, Congratulations Ashley!