Mrs Gloria McHutchon, QSM, of Tapanui, for services to the community
Gloria McHutchon voluntarily teaches English to speakers of other languages as a qualified ESOL Teacher.
She is part of a church group providing ‘Welcome Boxes’ to farm workers arriving in West Otago.
She is former Director of International Students at Blue Mountain College in Tapanui.
She is a funeral celebrant, oral historian, and founding member of Step Sisters Leisure Marching Team.
She organises the annual Heriot School Craft Week and and chairs annual ANZAC services.
She is vice Chairperson of Moa Flat Rural Women. Mrs McHutchon is a past Chairperson and Life Member of Heriot Plunket Society.