Lindsay Malcolm was "chuffed" to be awarded a Queen's Service Medal for his services to the community.
"I've had a lot of fun on the way through," he said of his involvement in many aspects of the North Otago community.
Mr Malcolm (66), a retired farmer, has been involved in many farming organisations, including the Enfield Young Farmers Club, North Otago Federated Farmers, the Electoral College of the Meat and Wool Board, and Meat New Zealand.
He was a former chairman of both the New Zealand Abattoir Association and Abco Meats, and one of his highlights was his involvement with the the abattoir in Oamaru.
Another highlight was the return of North Otago power lines company Network Waitaki back to local control.
He was chairman of Network Waitaki for seven years and remains a director.
He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Waitaki since 1975, where he has held many offices and was made a Paul Harris Fellow in 1991.
Mr Malcolm, who farmed at Enfield for many years, was a member of the board of the Enfield School and was a member of the board of trustees and board of governors of Waitaki Boys High School.
He was also been a player and supporter of the Enfield Football Club and Enfield Tennis Club.
He is a member of the North Otago memorial oaks committee and Heritage North Otago.
A keen writer, Mr Malcolm compiled From Teaneraki to Enfield, a photographic panorama of the Enfield area, and edited Boots, Belts, Rifle and Pack with Dorothy McKenzie.
