Mrs Susanne (Sue) Edwards, ONZM of Picton, for services to synchronised swimming
Mrs Edwards has held many different administrative positions within synchronised swimming in New Zealand. She is Chairperson and a Life Member of Synchronised Swimming New Zealand (SSNZ). She is a member of the Aquatics New Zealand Board and a former member of the New Zealand Swimming Federation Board. She has been a judge and referee for national and international competitions, officiating at Olympic Games, Commonwealth games, World Championships and many New Zealand domestic competitions. She is one of only five International Swimming Federation (FINA) Judge Educators in the world and received a FINA Gold Pin for her contributions to FINA’s Technical Committee. Mrs Edwards’ commitment has helped to grow synchronised swimming in New Zealand and she continues to work nationally and internationally for the development of the sport.