The visual display marks 12 months since the inaugural Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame event was held. The inaugural Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Friday 4 August 2017 at Eastbank, inducting 27 inaugural sports people.
The visual display aims to recognise and celebrate our local sporting history as well as individuals and teams who have achieved sporting excellence and made a significant contribution to their chosen sport.
Coinciding with the launch of the Sports Hall of Fame visual display will be the launch of the Sports Hall of Fame Honour Roll and Junior Honour Roll criteria, with nominations for these two levels announced as open to the community.
To be eligible for nomination and induction into the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame – Honour Roll the nominee must have made a contribution to their sport at the National or State representative level.
To be eligible for nomination and induction into the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame – Junior Honour Roll the nominee must have competed successfully in junior competition at the Australian representative level.
Sports Hall of Fame Visual Display Launch Event Details
- Date: Friday 31 August 2018
- Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm
- Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton.
- Dress code: Cocktail
Join us to recognise and celebrate the 2017 inaugural Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame inductees at the unveiling of the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame visual display.
Drinks and canapes provided. All welcome.
The inaugural list of inductees:
| 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 |
| Edna Harling | Lawn Bowler |
| Glen James OAM | Football Umpire |
| Margo Koskelainen OAM | Softball Umpire |
| Betty Curtis (Knight) | Cyclist |
| Mavis Meadowcroft | Lawn Bowler |
| Brett Lancaster OAM | Cyclist |
| Lee Naylor | Duel Olympic Runner |
| Shaun O’Brien | Cyclist |
| Clarice Power | Lawn and Indoor Bowler |
| Bruce Quick | Pistol Shooter |
| Michael Scandolera | Badminton Player |
| Elizabeth Taylor (Tadich) | Cyclist |
| Elizabeth Boniello (Taverner) | Netballer |
| John Thorsen | Track Cyclist |
| Barry Wood | Rifle Shooter |
