Mr Douglas Brenssell, of Oamaru, KSM for services to the community
Mr Douglas Brenssell is a committee member and caretaker of the Lake Hawea Community Centre. He was founding organiser of the Hawea District Anzac Service and helped develop and maintain the Anzac memorial. He has been groundsman for numerous community events. He is a committee member of the Hawea Community Association and the Hawea Picnic Racing Club. He was a founding member of the Hawea Domain Board and the Upper Clutha Community Patrol. He was a member of the Heriot and Lake Hawea Volunteer Fire Brigades. Mr Brenssell volunteered for the Department of Corrections, supporting those with community work sentences.