Mr Bill Sharp, of Lower Hutt, QSM for services to youth
Bill Sharp established a support programme for teenage boys in 1997 that continues to this day as the Futures Programme. His programme supports students who are seen to be “slipping through the cracks” of society, through physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing services. Twice a week, he begins an exercise session in the morning for the students and provides each of them with a breakfast, followed by a mentoring session. He has personally helped dozens of young men. Mr Sharp has given more than 30 years of service to Wellington sports clubs and more than 15 years to athletics coaching.