Bruce Prance OAM has been honoured in this year's Australia Day Honours List for his service to the sport of Diving.

This is a fantastic recognition for Bruce who has played such a pivotal role in diving for many years at a State, National and International level.

The WA Diving community congratulate Bruce Prance OAM on this fantastic and well deserved recognition.

The full Australia Day 2019 Honours List can be viewed here - https://www.gg.gov.au/australia-day-2019-honours-list

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Bruce Leonard PRANCE, Wembley Downs WA 6019
For service to the sport of diving.

Diving Australia
• Life Member.
• President, 1984-1986.
• Olympic Games, Diving Team Coach, Seoul, 1988 and Tokyo, 1964.
• Coach, Commonwealth Games Team, 1986.

Diving WA
• Life Member.
• Foundation Member, since 1957.
• President, Vice President and Secretary on a number of occasions.
• Retired from Board in 2011.
• Foundation Head Coach, Australian Institute of Sport, Diving Unit, Brisbane, 1984-
1988.
• Coach, Arrows Diving Academy, since 2000.

Awards and recognition includes:
• RAC Insurance Service to Sport Award, 2016.
• Outstanding Contribution Award, Olympians Club of WA, 2012.
• Coach of the Year, WA Diving Association, 2002, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
• May Campbell Services to Sport Award, 1992.