Time to nominate an outstanding local

ACHIEVEMENT… Dr Peter Leffler of Shepparton was honoured as 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year for his 55-year service with the St John Ambulance and his ongoing commitment to mentoring and training. Photo: Dillon Shelley

NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Greater Shepparton Community Citizenship Awards. Greater Shepparton City Council are calling on individuals, groups and organisations to nominate someone who has made noteworthy contributions during the year, given outstanding service to the community, and/or impacted the community over several years.

Residents from, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie, Murchison and Shepparton can be nominated across seven categories: Citizen of the Year; Young Citizen of the Year (aged under 30); Senior Citizen of the Year (aged 65 and over) (Not available in Murchison); Community Event of the Year; Sport Award; Junior Sport Award (aged under 18); and Senior Sport Award (aged 65 and over).

ACHIEVEMENT… Dr Peter Leffler of Shepparton was honoured as 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year for his 55-year service with the St John Ambulance and his ongoing commitment to mentoring and training. Photo: Dillon Shelley

Award winners will be announced on January 26, with the overall winner being announced at the Greater Shepparton Citizenship Awards ceremony to be held on January 29, 2025.

Nomination forms are available online through Council’s website at https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/neighbourhoods/awards/citizenship-awards/citizenship-awards-nomination-form.

Forms can also be delivered to council offices, emailed to events@shepparton.vic.gov.au or posted in the mail. For more information, contact council on 5832 9700.