Ms Suzanne Prentice, CNZM, of Invercargill, for services to music and the community
Suzanne Prentice’s career in music and television has spanned 50 years, with musical performances with notable international artists including Julio Iglesias, Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson. She has featured on the New Zealand Music Charts and in numerous television shows in both New Zealand and Australia, and internationally. She has served as the Events Coordinator for Southland Hospice. She was one of three people who, over 18 years, wrote a series of shows called ‘Kids for Kids’ which toured nationally each year, giving thousands of New Zealand school children the opportunity to perform with her on stage, building their confidence and self-esteem. The shows ‘Kids for Kids’ and ‘Prentice and Friends’ raised $13.7 million in sponsorship for underprivileged children. Ms Prentice was a long-time ambassador for World Vision.