2023 Australia Day Award Winners

The 2023 Australia Day Award winners were announced at ceremonies across Greater Shepparton.

Overall Winners

  • Citizen of the Year - Michael D’Elia
  • Young Citizen of the Year - Denni Bathman
  • Senior Citizen of the Year - Kathleen Treacy
  • Australia Day Sport Award - Elsie Boyer

Regional Winners

Dookie

  • Citizen of the Year - Suzie Hall
  • Senior Citizen of the Year - Joy Sims

Mooroopna

  • Citizen of the Year - Neville Musgrove
  • Senior Citizen of the Year - Kathleen Treacy

Murchison

  • Senior Citizen of the Year - Gordon Newton
  • Young Citizen of the Year - Denni Bathman
  • Sports Award - Aaron Niglia
  • Community Event of the Year - Lizzie’s Legacy 

Shepparton

  • Citizen of the Year - Michael D’Elia
  • Senior Citizen of the Year - Judith Longley
  • Young Citizen of the Year - Cassidy Ahmet

Tatura

  • Citizen of the Year - John Lowe
  • Senior Citizen of the Year - Thelma Wood
  • Sports Award - Elsie Boyer