Shirley Rudkin
Shirley Rudkin, Christchurch, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to to the community. Mrs Rudkin was involved in the Christchurch community for more than 25 years. She was involved with the local branch of Save the Children for 28 years, where she organised the annual fête for 20 years, raising in excess of $40,000 a year, which has been donated to many projects. She has been an elder at St Ninians Presbyterian Church for more than 20 years and was the first woman president of the Rangi Ruru Parent Teachers' Association. Mrs Rudkin was also involved with the Rangi Ruru School Development Trust.