THE 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards Proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc. have been officially launched, with nominations now open.
The awards, supported by Naming Rights Sponsor for 2026, Shepparton Club, celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements, innovation, and resilience of businesses and individuals across the Greater Shepparton region. The official launch of the awards took place on Monday at the Shepparton Club’s redeveloped sports bar.
Nominations are now open, closing Sunday, August 23. The journey culminates in the 29th annual Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner in October.
Whether it’s outstanding customer service, strong leadership, innovation, or community impact, these awards provide an opportunity to recognise the people and businesses that make Greater Shepparton thrive.
Along with Naming Rights Sponsor, Shepparton Club Inc, Media sponsors of the awards are Triple M, WIN Network, and The Shepparton Adviser. Category sponsors are Apprenticeship Support Australia, GMCU, Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Harvey Norman Shepparton, MB+M, Noumi and Shepparton & Goulburn Valley.
Categories now accepting nominations are:
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign
Emerging & Micro Business of the Year
Excellence in Business – Professional Services, Retail Services, and Trade Services
Excellence in Customer Service – Professional Services, Retail/Hospitaility Services, and Trade Services
Excellence in Innovation
Visitor Experience on the Year
Young Professional of the Year.
To nominate or to learn more, go to www.gsbn.net.au/2026-award-categories/ or scan the QR code on page 12 of this edition.
Photos from the official launch at Shepparton Club will be featured in next week’s Adviser.
