APPRENTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR… Finalist is Kyle Kraus from Ford's Shepparton Bus Services, sponsored by Apprenticeship Support Australia. Kyle is pictured with Tracy Lyle and Jac McCarty from GSBN. All photos: Emma Harrop
THE second round of finalists for the 2025 Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards have been announced. Each year, the Awards, proudly supported by naming rights sponsor SPC and facilitated by the Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN), shine a spotlight on the exceptional businesses and individuals in our area.
To view the categories and to nominate yourself or a deserving candidate, head to www.gsbn.net.au/2025-award-categories. Follow Greater Shepparton Business Network on social media for updates.
APPRENTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR… Finalist is Kyle Kraus from Ford’s Shepparton Bus Services, sponsored by Apprenticeship Support Australia. Kyle is pictured with Tracy Lyle and Jac McCarty from GSBN. All photos: Emma HarropEXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)… Unleashed Dog Training & Care, sponsored by Shepparton BMW. Pictured from left: Aaron Brain from Shepparton BMW, nominee Jenni Cleave from Unleashed Dog Training & Care, and Jac McCarty from GSBN.EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE (RETAIL/HOSPITALITY)… The Junction Hotel, sponsored by Shepparton Club. Pictured: Paula from The Shepparton Club, Nathan Amos from The Junction Hotel and Jac McCarty from GSBN.EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)… Unleashed Dog Training & Care, sponsored by Shepparton BMW. Pictured from left: Aaron Brain from Shepparton BMW, nominee Jenni Cleave from Unleashed Dog Training & Care, and Jac McCarty from GSBN.EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)… Wyndham Early Learning, sponsored by Shepparton BMW. Pictured from left is Aaron Brain from Shepparton BMW, nominees Emily Thorp and Kathy Beer from Wyndham Early Learning, and Jac McCarty from GSBN.EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS (RETAIL SERVICES)… Total Tools Shepparton, sponsored by Harvey Norman Shepparton. Pictured from left: Chris Facer from Harvey Norman Shepparton, Jac McCarty from GSBN, Haxhije and Ray Cox from Total Tools Shepparton and Zac Woodfield and Andrew Mackie from Harvey Norman Shepparton.EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS (TRADE SERVICES)… Southern Rod and Custom, sponsored by GMCU. Pictured: GMCU CEO Richard O’Nians, nominee John Wood from Southern Rod and Custom, and Jac McCarty from GSBN.EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)… Balance Studio Tatura, sponsored by are-able. Pictured: Jac McCarty from GSBN, nominee Ingrid Gentle and Terri Oliver from are-able.EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE (RETAIL/HOSPITALITY)… Barbeques Galore, sponsored by Shepparton Club. Pictured: Paula (Shepparton Club), Jason Bathman and Dany Sinclaire from Barbeques Galore, and Jac McCarty from GSBN.YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR… Demi Costa from Shepparton Retirement Village, sponsored by La Trobe University. Pictured: Jac McCarty from GSBN, nominee Demi Costa, and Therese Thomas from LaTrobe University.VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR… L’Barza Apartments, sponsored by Shepparton & Goulburn Valley. Pictured: Jac McCarty from GSBN, Mel Batey and Kellie Beverly from L’Barza Apartments and Ingrid Thomas from Shepp & GV.
