William Matson
William Matson, of Waikanae, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to swimming. Mr Matson has been involved in swimming administration at a regional, national and international level for more than 40 years. He was the Chairman of the Wellington Regional Swimming Management Committee for 10 years. He has managed New Zealand swimming teams at international competitions, was the swimming representative on the executive of the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association, and has been the President of the Oceania Swimming Association. In 2001 Mr Matson was awarded the International Olympic Committee Diploma and in 2004 was awarded the International Swimming Hall of Fame Presidential Honour Award for his contribution to swimming.