The nominees were considered by Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee for their sporting achievements at a national and international level across a range of disciplines.
The committee has reviewed and nominated 27 individuals to be endorsed by Council for induction into the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame in its first inaugural ceremony. The 27 nominees consist of 14 males, 13 females representing 15 different sports.
The nominations include the following sportspeople:
- Max Carlos, Boxer
- Kate Church, Paralympic Swimmer
- Andrew Cleave and Dave Power, Motorcycle speedway riders
- Michael Dobbie, Paralympic Tennis Player
- Christine Dobson, Hockey Player
- Louise Dobson OAM, Hockey Player
- Grace Edwards OAM, Croquet Player
- Stephen Fairless, Cyclist
- Jack Findlay, Motorcyclist
- Mary Grieve, Croquet Player
- Jack Halsall, Motorcyclist
- Enda Harling, Lawn Bowler
- Glen James OAM, Football Umpire
- Margo Koskelainen OAM, Softball Umpire
- Betty Knight, Cyclist
- Brett Lancaster OAM, Cyclist
- Mavis Meadowcroft, Lawn Bowler
- Lee Naylor, Dual Olympic Runner
- Shaun O’Brien, Cyclist
- Clarice Power, Lawn and Indoor Bowler
- Bruce Quick, Pistol Shooter
- Michael Scandolera, Badminton Player
- Elizabeth Tadich, Cyclist
- Elizabeth Tavener, Netballer
- John Thorsen, Track Cyclist
- Barry Wood, Rifle Shooter
Inductees include players and athletes, coaches and officials, administrators and others involved in sport at an elite level. Nominations were open to anyone who has been a resident of Greater Shepparton who actively participated or supported sport in the area prior to, or during, achieving national or international level sporting success.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Dinny Adem, said council was very pleased to be able to celebrate and recognise local sportspeople who excelled in their field. “The calibre of sportspeople coming from the Goulburn Valley is extraordinary and it’s only when you see a list like this that you realise how much our region has contributed to Australia’s sporting fame in the past,” he said.
The Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee was formed in 2016 and developed a nomination form and associated guidelines including eligibility criteria. Members of the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee include Cr Dennis Patterson, Cr Bruce Giovanetti, Darryl Butcher, Don Kilgour, Margo Koskelainen, Ian Fitzsimmons, David Quinn, Tony Tranter and Belinda Conna.
An inaugural ceremony is scheduled for Friday 4 August 2016 that will induct 27 individuals into the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame.
