Craig Baird
Craig Baird, of Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to motorsport. Mr Baird, pictured with son Luca (5) and daughter Brieanna (9) is a New Zealand professional motor racing driver who has had considerable international and national success. He has won more than 20 national championships including the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1991, 1992 and 1993 and the New Zealand Touring Car Championship each year from 1993 to 1997. In 2000, he was the New Zealand Tranzam Champion. He was the New Zealand Porsche Carrera Cup Champion in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and was the Australian Porsche Champion in 2006 and 2008. Mr Baird actively supports charity fundraising events and organisations, such as the Variety Club and Child Cancer.