Rewarding locals for supporting local businesses
THE GMCU 2025 $10,000 Giveaway has wrapped up for another year, with Numurkah’s Lee Lythgo taking out the top prize.
After shopping at Coles Riverside Plaza, Lee scored a $5,000 GMCU debit card to spend at any of the 143 participating businesses.
When she received the winning call, Lee was stunned. “Is that true?” she asked, later adding, “The win opens up things you wouldn’t normally consider.”
Her winning shop totalled $208.84, equivalent to 25 grocery trips if she were to spend it the same way.
Top of her shopping list? Treats for her soon-to-arrive grandson, due in November, followed by new shoes, fashion pieces and jewellery. She’s also considering topping up her established GMCU Christmas Club account.
In addition to the grand prize, there were two consolation prizes and weekly $250 prizes awarded across five weeks, totalling 15 prizes.
Martine Eames of Nagambie won the $750 prize after shopping at The Main Course Butchery. Shepparton’s Lauren Gray won the $500 prize shopping at Shepparton Marketplace’s Big W.
“I just can’t believe it! That’s so wonderful,” Martine said when she got the call from The Adviser. “I spent a fortune in Shepparton that day, so it’s great to win this prize.”
Shepparton Adviser Managing Director Geoff Adams extended sincere thanks to GMCU for supporting the giveaway. He also thanked participating businesses and local shoppers for supporting the giveaway.
“We couldn’t do this competition without GMCU. We’re thrilled that the GMCU has thrown its support behind such an important local shoppers’ competition. GMCU are great supporters of the community at large and also of business, and this giveaway reflects just that,” said Mr Adams.
“Congratulations to Lee Lythgo and all the GMCU/Adviser winners during the popular annual competition. Collectively, this adds up to a huge boost for local businesses and rewards locals for shopping locally.”
