Mr Alan Kissell, QSM, of Nelson, for services to the community
Mr Alan Kissell helped establish and has been Coordinator of MenzShed Waimea, a collective of men from Tasman and Nelson districts helping their community with projects such as building ramps for the Hospice, planter boxes and seats for various schools and community facilities, and toys and games for playcentres and kindergartens.
He has been Secretary and Regional Representative with the National MenzShed organisation.
He established a weekly class for individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as for Richmond and Brightwater Scouts.
Mr Kissell’s project leadership and the Waimea MenzShed are vital to Mitre10 New Zealand’s Nationwide Helping Hands Community Programme.