Mrs Beryl Bowers, QSM of Picton, for services to the community
Mrs Bowers organised the first roster for the Picton Volunteer Ambulance and was a qualified first responder. She helped establish the Picton Early Learning Centre and was an instructor and chaperone for the Picton Marching Club. She has been a leader, District Commissioner and Provincial Commissioner for the Girl Guides. She has served on the Board of Trustees for Queen Charlotte College. Mrs Bowers drove the creation of the annual Picton Maritime Festival, which has won several awards in recognition of its importance to the community, and she is chairperson of the Festival Trust.