Sportspeople recognised in King's Honours
- Dave Worsley
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
Recognition of a varitery of retired and current sportspeople in the King's Honours
Former captain and pace bowler Tim Southee, who is the Black Caps all-time leading international wicket-taker along with current White Ferns captain Sophie Devine, a former international hockey player as well are honoured as Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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Black Ferns double Olympic gold medallist Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, now the leading XV;s try scorer gains recognition along with double Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews who is still just 25-years-old and now has the letters MNZM next to her name.
Former All Blacks loose forward Murray Mexted who has also been a commentator and mentor and sports governance expert Don McKinnon are also honoured.
BMX legend Sarah Walker has been named an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for her contribution to the sport which including a silver medal at London 2012 and global sports governance!
Ronnie Thompson, a former Tall Fern, coach and administrator to basketball in New Zealand for 40 years also gets honoured.
Bruce Ross recieved a MNZM for Services to Cycling, particularly in the Southland region for over 50 years from volunteering to leadership, particularly around the Tour of Southland
