Ms Rosemary Dixon, of Wellington, MNZM for services to schools debating
Ms Rosemary Dixon was a founder of the New Zealand Schools' Debating Council (NZSDC) and the New Zealand Schools' Debating Championships. She has volunteered countless hours administering the work of the NZSDC, serving as President and Treasurer, attending and organising competitions, acting as adjudicator and coaching the national team. She coached the national team to World Championship wins twice. She was Chair of the organising committee for the 1994 World Championships held in New Zealand.
Ms Dixon has been an official adjudicator for New Zealand at multiple World Championships and has adjudicated the Grand Final of the World Championships on many occasions.