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Record nominations set stage for awards

WITH almost 100 finalists across 12 award categories, this year’s Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards, Proudly Brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc., is set to be a true celebration of the talent, innovation, strength and diversity that makes Greater Shepparton a great place to do business. 

Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN) will host the 29th Business Excellence Awards, supported by Naming Rights Sponsor, Shepparton Club Inc., on Friday, October 23 at Riverlinks Eastbank. 

NOMINATIONS OFF THE CHARTS…This year’s Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards, Proudly Brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc., has seen a record number of nominations, exceeding 700 in 2026. Pictured back row: Ashlea Kunowski from LoveTheGV, Will Adams from The Shepparton Adviser, Chris and Mackie from Harvey Norman Shepparton, Piyush Soni from Noumi, Savros from Harvey Norman Shepparton and General Manager of The Shepparton Club Wayne Sutton. Front row: Anna McIntosh from MB+M, Brooke Brassil from the Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Jess Watt from Shepparton and Goulburn Valley and Sally Tremellen from Triple M Goulburn Valley and GSBN. All sponsors listed in article. Photo: Emma Harrop

Excitement surrounding this year’s awards has been evident, with a record breaking 711 nominations received this year, far exceeding the 467 and 360 nominations submitted in the previous two years.

Finalists, their families, community leaders, award sponsors, and industry professionals will convene on Friday to discover who will take home top honours across each category, including the coveted Hall of Fame Inductee. 

The ever-popular Col Cameron will return in 2026 as Master of Ceremonies, guiding guests through an evening of celebration and connection, as the very best of Greater Shepparton’s business community is recognised. 

GSBN extended gratitude to this year’s sponsors: Shepparton Club Inc., Apprenticeship Support Australia, Greater Shepparton Business Centre, GV Vets, Harvey Norman Shepparton, GMCU, LovetheGV, MB+M, Noumi, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley, and media partners, Triple M, Shepparton Adviser, and WIN Network, whose continued support ensures the spotlight shines on the region’s brightest.

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