GREATER Shepparton Business Network (GSBN) are now taking nominations for the 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc., celebrating the businesses, leaders and innovators helping drive the region forward.
The awards were officially launched at the Shepparton Club’s redeveloped sports bar, bringing together sponsors, business leaders and supporters ahead of the 29th annual awards program.
Pictured are the Greater Shepparton Business Network Board, Jason Bathman, Sally Tremellen, Neer Kaur, Jac McCarty, Stephen Schneider, Wayne Sutton, Geoff Adams and Michaela Sargeant. Photos: Emma Harrop
Recognising excellence across a range of categories, including innovation, customer service, marketing, tourism, professional achievement and emerging business, the awards showcase the outstanding contribution local businesses and individuals make to the Greater Shepparton community.
Nominations close on August 23, with winners to be announced at the gala awards dinner in October. To learn more, nominate or self-nominate, scan the QR code on page 19, or go to: www.gsbn.net.au/2026-award-categories/
Brad and Tom from Brett Collins Refrigeration.From left is Glenn Rikys from Rikys and Moylan Builders, Alex Overs from Over Electrical, Richard and Glenn from Harvey Norman.Pictured are the Shepparton Club board members. From left is Treasurer Ray Williams, Director Graham, Board Member Livia Hughes, Director David Rooks, Operations Manager Tony Deciccio, Board Member Lynn Merkestyn, Vice President Maria Wright and President April Hipwell.Pictured from left are Jac McCarty and Michaela Sargeant from Greater Shepparton Business Network, Michelle Marsters from Commonwealth Bank Australia and Damien Cocks from Greater Shepparton Business Centre.From left is Liberal candidate Stephen Brooks, Michael Rizzeri from Tech Barn Manages IT, Kane Hinchcliffe from Commodore Australia and Trent Mallon from Frontline Computing.Russell Smith from Shepparton Foodshare, Simone Dunn from MMG and Chloe Cross from Cross Cleaning.From left: Jac McCarty, Jason Bathman and Sally Tremellen from GSBN, Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Shane Sali, Greater Shepparton City Council CEO Fiona LeGassick, Stephen Schneider, Wayne Sutton, Neer Kaur, Geoff Adams and Michaela Sargeant from GSBN, and Greater Shepparton City Council Councillors Cr Steven Threlfall and Anthony Brophy.Scott Wallace and Kylie Jones from L&A Wheel Alignment.From left: Hayden Powells from Shepparton South Plaster, Tom Simpkin from Brett Collins Refrigeration, Glenn Rikys from Rikys and Moylan Builders, Alex Overs from Overs Electrical and Wayne Sutton from The Shepparton Club.
