Scott Laurenson
Scott Laurenson, of Paraparaumu, received the Insignia of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to wrestling. He joined Tawa-Linden Wrestling Club in 1948 as a competitor and coach, and continues to be actively involved. In 1980 he was awarded an Olympic Coaching Diploma by the International Federation of Amateur Wrestling, and in 1999 he was given a Distinguished Service Award by the New Zealand Olympic Wrestling Union.