LUCKY WINNER... The 2024 GMCU/The Adviser $25,500 Giveaway has been wrapped up, with Echuca’s Dot Nicholson emerging as the grand prize winner of $5,000 after shopping at Mooroopna’s North End Bakehouse. Pictured from left are Greater Shepparton mayor Cr Shane Sali, grand prize winner Dot with her granddaughter Layla, 4 of Shepparton, North End Bakehouse owner Matt Aylett, GMCU Shepparton branch manager Julie Hutchins, and The Adviser managing editor, Geoff Adams. Photo: Emma Harrop
Over $1M boost to local economy
DOT Nicholson of Echuca has won the grand prize of $5,000 to spend at any of the 150 participating businesses in the GMCU/Adviser $25,500 Giveaway. The popular annual shoppers’ competition encourages locals to spend $10 or more in participating stores, many of which are small businesses, for the chance to win one of $500 weekly prizes and go in the draw to win the top prize.
There were 85,378 entries this year, more than double the amount on the year before. The $5,000 grand prize winner, Dot shopped at Mooroopna’s North End Bakehouse. Staff member at North End Bakehouse, Nikita Gray also won herself $250 for signing the winning entry.
Dot was one of many entries from Echuca, with entries coming from a total of 91 different towns, the majority of them from Shepparton (47 per cent).
LUCKY WINNER… The 2024 GMCU/The Adviser $25,500 Giveaway has been wrapped up, with Echuca’s Dot Nicholson emerging as the grand prize winner of $5,000 after shopping at Mooroopna’s North End Bakehouse. Pictured from left are Greater Shepparton mayor Cr Shane Sali, grand prize winner Dot with her granddaughter Layla, 4 of Shepparton, North End Bakehouse owner Matt Aylett, GMCU Shepparton branch manager Julie Hutchins, and The Adviser managing editor, Geoff Adams. Photo: Emma Harrop
The GMCU Giveaway not only rewards customers for their loyalty, giving them the opportunity to win a gift card that can be spent on groceries, eating out, shopping for clothes, toys, tyres, furniture, white goods, jewellery, sporting goods or more, but also provides a massive boost to business.
Encouraging shoppers to spend more than $10 at participating stores equates to millions of dollars being pumped back into the local economy. The average spend of almost 1,000 entries surveyed was $95.63. Shoppers from Numurkah spent the highest amount per entry at $165.10 on average.
This year’s Giveaway also highlighted that Shepparton and surrounding towns are hubs for shoppers far and wide, with giveaway winners coming from all over the state and even producing some winners from as far away as Finley, NSW.
Geoff Adams of The Adviser thanked the GMCU for supporting the Giveaway. Mr Adams said, “I’m sure that the 44 winners in total from the 85,378 entries are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this competition along with the 150 businesses. We just could not do this without the GMCU,” Geoff said.
5,000 REASONS TO SMILE… Dot Nicholson was presented with a $5,000 gift card from the GMCU to spend at participating businesses. Photo: Emma HarropWeek six winner Jolene Bowles with Foodworks Tatura assistant manager, Steven Breen. Photo: Deanne JeffersIsobel Harvie from Ky Valley was the lucky recipient of a $500 gift card thanks to the GMCU and The Adviser. Isobel, who is a regular shopper at SPC was thrilled with her win and looks forward to spending some of her winnings on her 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Pictured from left is SPC Factory Sales team member Aaron, winner Isobel Harvie, SPC Factory Sales team member Tim and The Adviser general manager Will Adams. Photo: Emma HarropJoy Murray shopped at Big W, filled in an entry form and has walked away with a $250 gift card that can be spent at participating businesses. Pictured from left is, The Adviser general manager Will Adams, winner Joy Murray and Big W Shepparton store manager Stacey. Photo: Emma HarropAfter winning a $500 gift card for shopping at Big W, Phil Savage from Shepparton said he was looking forward to taking his grandkids to Big W and spending it all on them. Pictured from left is Big W store manager Stacey, Phil Savage and The Adviser general manager Will Adams. Photo: Emma HarropKerri Brook was excited when she was called and told that she had won a $250 gift card thanks to The GMCU and The Adviser. “I can’t believe it; I never win anything” she said. Pictured from left is Evans Shoes team member Shana, Winner Kerri Brook and The Adviser managing editor Geoff Adams. Photo: Emma HarropOlivia Feldtmann of Shepparton was shocked when she learned she had won a $500 gift card after shopping at Fantastic Furniture. “I never ever win anything, so this is just fantastic,” she said. Pictured from left is The Adviser general manager Will Adams, winner Olivia Feldtmann and Fantastic Furniture team member Kate-Land. Photo: Emma Harrop
