Mrs Helen Gordon, of Waikanae, QSM for services to the community
Helen Gordon chairs the Kapiti Coast Community Committee, assisting members of Blind Low Vision New Zealand with regular check-ins, specialised equipment, talking book services, driving to appointments, and emotional support. She has hosted four social events annually and helped members to attend. She has been a leader with the Girls Brigade since the 1970s and established the first Waikanae Company. She has guided girls through the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and helped six girls through the Queen’s Award, Girls’ Brigade’s highest international award. Mrs Gordon served as the Wellington Area Commissioner and assisted with several national conferences.