Greater Shepparton’s super citizens named

SENIOR CITIZEN... Vince Vincitorio has been named Senior Citizen of the Year. Vince is pictured with Mayor, Cr Shane Sali. Vince arrived in Melbourne at age eight and has dedicated his life to community service. He worked as an interpreter, volunteered with the fire brigade and RSL, and coached sports teams. He also used his skills to help others, such as building outdoor furniture for hospital patients and entertaining seniors with his music group. Photo: Nicole Peters Photography

WINNERS of the 2025 Greater Shepparton Australia Day Awards were revealed on Sunday, January 26 at ceremonies across the region.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, congratulated each of the award recipients and acknowledged the contributions they have made to our region.

“We are lucky to have so many residents who continue to make meaningful and important changes to Shepparton. It is great to be able to acknowledge their achievements through the Australia Day Shepparton Awards for 2025,” Cr Sali said.

“A big congratulations to the five winners of the overall Greater Shepparton of the Year Awards. These residents have each made a huge impact to our region in their own unique ways.”

The winners in the overall Greater Shepparton awards are:

• Citizen of the Year: Shane O’Sullivan

• Young Citizen of the Year: Emme Cole

• Senior Citizen of the Year: Vince Vincitorio

• Senior Sports Award: Myles Higgins

• Community Event of the Year: Shepparton Parkrun

“Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination to recognise their fellow citizens,” Cr Sali said.

SENIOR CITIZEN… Vince Vincitorio has been named Senior Citizen of the Year. Vince is pictured with Mayor, Cr Shane Sali. Vince arrived in Melbourne at age eight and has dedicated his life to community service. He worked as an interpreter, volunteered with the fire brigade and RSL, and coached sports teams. He also used his skills to help others, such as building outdoor furniture for hospital patients and entertaining seniors with his music group. Photo: Nicole Peters Photography

Awards recipients:

OVERALL GREATER SHEPPARTON

Citizen of the Year: Shane O’Sullivan

Young Citizen of the Year: Emme Cole

Senior Citizen of the Year: Vince Vincitorio

Seniors Sports Award: Myles Higgins

Community Event of the Year: Shepparton parkrun

SHEPPARTON

Citizen of the Year: Shane O’Sullivan

Senior Citizen of the Year: Jeanette Doherty

Young Citizen of the Year: Emme Cole

Senior Sports Award (Over 65): Myles Higgins

Junior Sports Award (U18): Elwin John Biju

Community Event of the Year: Shepparton parkrun

TATURA

Citizen of the Year: Alex Carter

Senior Citizen of the Year: Vince Vincitorio

Sports Award: Liam Scopelliti

Senior Sports Award (over 65): Alex Ranson

Junior Sports Award (U18): Gerry McCarthy

Community Event of the Year: Black Dog Institute/One Foot Forward

Community Event of the Year – Merrigum: Merrigum Halloween Event

DOOKIE

Citizen of the Year: Trevor Feldtmann

Senior Citizen of the Year: Andrew Sands

Sports Award: Megan O’Connor

Community Event of the Year: Dookie Drum Muster.

MURCHISON

Citizen of the Year: Debbie Morris

Sports Award: 2024 Murchison Football Netball Club.

MOOROOPNA

Citizen of the Year: Barb Joyce

Senior Citizen of the Year: Graeme Brewer.