Winners were announced in five categories.
The awards are handed out every two years to recognise contributions to cultural heritage conservation, research, education, promotion, interpretation, training and awareness-raising within Greater Shepparton.
Cultural heritage includes both tangible cultural heritage, such as buildings and landscapes, books, artefacts and artwork, and intangible cultural heritage, such as folklore, traditions, language and knowledge.
Nominations were open for several months last year, with nominations shortlisted ahead of site visits and inspections by the judging panel.
Maintenance of a Heritage Place:
The Mooroopna Historical Society was given the award for its custodial care of an extensive and significant collection.
Of note is the professional approach taken when it came to the drying of the large numbers of paper files and family histories that were damaged by the flood event of 2022.
Best Research Publication or Manuscript:
From Adversity to Prosperity - Decades of Change in the Katandra District 1930-1960 is the second volume of a history of the Katandra district.
It is a thorough piece of research collated by the members of the Katandra & District History Group that includes information on a wide range of community groups, businesses, organisations, clubs and services, and local farming and agricultural enterprises.
Other Publication:
The Tiger has Many Lives: The Story of Rod Wells, POW Survivor, is a well-written and very accessible biography from Pamela Wells of a remarkable achiever and contributor, who began and concluded his life in the Tatura/Rushworth area.
His considerable achievements in later life in the fields of secure communications, electronics and nucleonics are also chronicled.
Community and Multicultural Events and Tourism:
The Merrigum Heritage Day demonstrated many skills from the past that have been superseded by newer technologies and inventions.
The event provided an opportunity for the public, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, to observe and take part in skills and crafts employed earlier in the district and the wider region.
Other Contribution:
Kristy Rudd won this award for her voluntary works at the Shepparton Heritage Centre.
Ms Rudd is an accomplished researcher, freely gives her time to assist with queries and has become a well-respected volunteer within the organisation.
To find out more about the Greater Shepparton Cultural Heritage Awards, visit tinyurl.com/2envs652
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