Global Women members are kicking off the new year on the right foot with a number of our inspiring women leaders recognised for their services to New Zealand on the 2019 New Year Honours list.

Our warmest congratulations to each of these inspirational women. You are role models for women in leadership in New Zealand.

DNZM

To be Dames Companion of the said Order:

Distinguished Professor Margaret Anne Brimble, CNZM, of Auckland. For services to science.

Ms Kerry Leigh Prendergast, CNZM, JP, of Wellington. For services to governance and the community.

CNZM

To be Companions of the said Order:

Ms Barbara Joan Chapman, of Auckland. For services to business.

Ms Carmel Miringa Fisher, of Auckland. For services to business.

ONZM

To be an Officer of the said Order:

Ms Frances Ann O’Sullivan, of Auckland. For services to journalism and business.

MNZM

To be a Member of the said Order:

Ms Vivien Rae Maidaborn, of Wellington. For services to human rights and social entrepreneurship.