Mrs Mary Lee, of Wanaka, CNZM, for services to snow sports and tourism
Mary Lee and her husband, John Lee, developed Cardrona Ski Field, Snow Park and the Snow Farm, New Zealand's only dedicated cross-country ski-field, which she managed and developed.
They developed the Merino Muster race, now included in the Worldloppet international race series.
She remains New Zealand representative for the Worldloppet Ski Federation, and Director and Secretary of the Merino Muster. She teaches cross-country skiing voluntarily.
She set up Wanaka Nordic Ski Club’s Youth Development Group and founded Snow Girls, a cross-country skiing and social network. She was the first person to receive the NZQA Snowsports Instructor Award – Cross Country Skiing Level 4.
Mrs Lee volunteers with SeniorNet and Cardrona Heritage Trust, and has held founding and executive roles with New Zealand Cross Country Ski Association and Biathlon New Zealand.