Mr Tony Shaw, of Wanaka, ONZM for services to people with intellectual disabilities and the community
Tony Shaw began his legal career in 1980 in Timaru, developing advocacy, leadership and advisory skills. He joined the Committee of the IHC South Canterbury Branch and went on to join the IHC New Zealand Inc. Board, serving as New Zealand President from 2003 to 2005. He has been Chair of the National Board of IHC since 2020, helping guide the organisation’s 4,000 people with intellectual disabilities and 4,000 support staff through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has held leadership roles on related boards, including the IHC Foundation Charitable Trust, Accessible Properties New Zealand, IDEA Services and the Donald Beasley Institute Trust. In his local community, Mr Shaw has been involved in training and mentoring young legal and business professionals through the Law Society and South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce.