Mr Jim Thomas, of Blenheim, QSM for services to victim support and the community
Jim Thomas was employed with Victim Support Marlborough as a Service Coordinator and has continued as a volunteer, including in governance roles. He volunteers with Restorative Justice Marlborough and assisted the Blenheim Police to set up Community Patrols. He has been involved with Lions since 1983 and the Blenheim Lions Club since 1990, serving as President, Treasurer and Zone Chairman. He has chaired three conventions and was involved in the Blenheim Lions’ firewood project and predator trapping project. Mr Thomas was a founding member of the Marlborough Stadium 2000 Trust and has supported the Rarangi Golf club.