Ginny Radford

Virginia Margaret Radford is a New Zealand girl guide leader. In 1997 she was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service, and in 2016 she was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Girl Guides.

Early life and education

Radford joined the Brownies aged around seven. She worked as a teacher, and was the human resources and communications director at Fletcher Forests.

Guiding career

In 1999 Radford was elected as chair of the board of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). She is the only New Zealander to have held this position.

Radford is also vice president of the Auckland Justices of the Peace Association.

Honours and awards In the 1997 New Year Honours Radford was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service, and in the 2016 New Year Honours she was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Girl Guides.