Barbara Lim is well known locally as a former businesswomen, but has earned her honour for voluntary work for the New Zealand Chinese Association Waikato branch and Te Awamutu branch of the Hearing Association. 

Mrs Lim and her husband Sid ran their fruit and vegetable wholesale/retail business for over 25 years. When they sold in 1988 Mrs Lim looked for volunteer work that would provide her with future challenges and interests. She became involved in both the Te Awamutu Hearing Association and Chinese Association. Although a volunteer initially, Mrs Lim started training as a therapist for the Hearing Association and qualified in 1990. She has worked as the local therapist for that time, but has also continued as a volunteer for the association and is currently secretary.

She was nominated for the New Year Honour by the Chinese Association Waikato branch where she has served as secretary for 16 years. The group organises society events and the executive committee ensures the society takes a full part in the wider community in sports and cultural activities.

Mrs Lim says it is an honour to be recognised by her fellow volunteers and by the wider community.

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