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Victoria Regional Achievement and Community Awards open

The awards are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions that individuals, communities and businesses make throughout regional and rural Victoria.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe encouraged Greater Shepparton residents to nominate local champions.

“We have a number of people and groups in our community making a difference for our region,” she said.

“There are nine categories our local champions can be nominated under, so please jump online and help see their work recognised.”

Nominations can be made under one of the following categories;

Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Diversity and Inclusion Award
Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award
Prime Super Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award
Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award
Parks Victoria Environmental Sustainability Award
Life Activities Clubs Victoria Senior Achievement Award
Ricoh Australia Customer Service Award
Awards Australia Community Group Award

Prizes are up for grabs for category winners, with either $2,000 into an account in their name from Bank of Melbourne or air time packages on PRIME7.

One of the nine category winners will be named the Bank of Melbourne Regional Achiever of the Year, and receive an additional $2,000 and state trophy.

To submit a nomination, go to www.awardsaustralia.com/vicraca and select ‘Nominate Now’, or call the awards office on 9720 1638.

Nominations close Wednesday 3 July 2019.

For assistance please feel free to email vic@awardsaustralia.com