Mr Dermot Byrne, QSM of Wellington, for services to the community.
Mr Byrne has been involved in several fundraising efforts in Khandallah. He raised money to build the Onslow Free Kindergarten and became its founding Chair. He was a key player in establishing the Cornerstone Resource Centre Trust and was the Chair of the Trust several times. He fundraised for and led the extensive upgrade of Khandallah Village. He raised funds for the restoration of Khandallah Town Hall and oversaw its conversion into a multipurpose community centre. He served as the President of the Rotary Club of Wellington North. Mr Byrne is also a Justice of the Peace.