Mr Noel Kay, MNZM, of Auckland, for services to surf lifesaving
Noel Kay joined the Eastern United Surf Life Saving Club at Browns Bay in 1959.
He was a Foundation member of the United North Piha Lifeguard Service, where he has held almost all Club positions. He is a Club coach and has been an Auckland selector and manager.
He has run development squads, coached Auckland representative teams and coached teams to win New Zealand National Titles.
He was a New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Board member and a representative to Surf Lifesaving Australia.
He is an Event Judge for Northern and New Zealand Surf. Mr Kay organised a Surf Canoe Classic Training Event for many years.