Brian Roberts, Christchurch, QSM, for services to aviation
Mr Brian Roberts maintains a longstanding involvement with the Number 18 Avon Air Training Corps Squadron of Christchurch, of which he is currently the treasurer and district chairman. He is also Vice-President of the South Island Air Training Corps Association. Over a period of 22 years, he has provided management assistance to Squadron Officers and mentoring to around 2,000 cadets. He continues to administer flying and navigation courses. He is Chair of the 18 Squadron Air Training Corps Parent Support Committee. He is a trustee of the Christchurch Cadet Trust and a volunteer at the Air Force Museum. Mr Roberts has also fostered 32 children and was President of the North Otago Foster Care Association and a founding member of the New Zealand Foster Care Federation.