Emeritus Professor Asad Mohsin, of Hamilton, for services to the Muslim community and education
Emeritus Professor Asad Mohsin was President of the Waikato Multicultural Council and Waikato Muslim Association. He was a Member of the Waikato Intercultural Fund Board and the Tourism Waikato Advisory Board. With the Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust, he has helped migrants and refugees connect with New Zealand culture, community and events. He was Assistant Director of the New Zealand India Research Institute with Victoria University of Wellington. He retired in 2024 as a Professor in Tourism and Hospitality Management and the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Community Engagement at the University of Waikato. Professor Mohsin facilitated a $30,000 annual scholarship fund for four Muslim students following the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack.