The 1977 New Zealand bravery awards were announced in conjunction with the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Birthday Honours on 11 June 1977, and via a Special Honours List dated 22 December 1977, and recognised ten people for acts of bravery in 1976 and 1977.
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM) Kenneth Trevor Penniall – of Auckland. David Alexander Jethro Hadley – of Auckland.
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Michael Thomas Lawson – of Waimauku. Kenneth Arnold Lovell – of Waimauku. Brian Baker – of Mairangi Bay.
Ronald Edmund Sanders Lorton – prison officer, Waikeria Youth Centre.
Constable Douglas Robert Smith – New Zealand Police; of Taupō
Constable Miles Hearn Paignton – New Zealand Police; of Rotorua.
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Russell Godfrey Gutschlag – of Nelson; pilot, Helicopters (NZ) Ltd. John William Reid – of Nelson; general manager, Helicopters (NZ) Ltd.
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