Mrs Judi Jessop, MNZM, of Christchurch, for services to lifesaving and water safety
Judi Jessop was elected delegate to the Royal Life Saving Society New Zealand and appointed as New Zealand Councillor on its Executive Board, later becoming President and Secretary.
She was Co-Convenor of the Social and Alternative Programme subcommittee, organising the 6th Asia Pacific Life Saving Council Conference and Competition in Christchurch, and has represented New Zealand at international conferences and competitions.
She has overseen training of South Island examiners and instructors.
She helped review the New Zealand National Standards of Basic Life Support that led to the formation of the New Zealand Resuscitation Council.
Mrs Jessop has presented workshops and classes for Physical Education New Zealand.