In 1983 Max received the Order of Australia Medal for his services to water skiing. He was the President of the Australian Water Ski Association for 9 years, the President of the AAO Region for 40 years and the Secretary General of the AAO Region for 4 years. Max is the longest serving member of IWWF and was the Vice President and an Executive Board Member for over 44 years. In 1989 Max was inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame. Max was responsible for the twin lakes at Mulwala, was the Inaugural President of Mulwala Water Ski Club for 24 years and is a Life Member of the club.