ECHUCA’S Dot Nicholson claimed the top prize in the 2024 GMCU Giveaway. Dot spent just $36 at North End Bakehouse in Mooroopna on treats for her grandchildren, and in doing so, she claimed the $5,000 grand prize to spend at participating businesses.
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.
Last year was a huge year for the annual shoppers’ competition, with more than 85,000 entries received from people who spent $10 or more at participating businesses.
A survey of nearly 1,000 entries in 2024 revealed an average spend of $95.63, equating to millions of dollars spent at local participating stores. Shoppers from Numurkah spent the highest amount per entry at $165.10 on average.
Geoff Adams of The Shepparton Adviser thanked the GMCU for their ongoing support of the Giveaway.
“Encouraging shoppers to spend $10 or more at participating retailers equates to millions of dollars being pumped back into the local economy,” said Mr Adams.
“I’m sure that the dozens of winners from the 85,378 entries in 2024 were absolutely thrilled to be part of this competition, along with the 150 businesses. We just could not do this without the GMCU.”
