Sue, Jade and Michelle Pumpa and Denise and Bruce James.
The best of the best from region’s sporting world in 2025 were on hand at the 2025 Echuca-Moama Sportstar awards.
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Thirty-five nominees across five categories were recognised for excelling on or around the sporting field over the past year.
McPherson Media Group photographer Holly Daniel captured all the nominees and excitement from the night.
Junior nominee Hannah Downward.
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Junior nominee Aliera Pumpa.
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Junior nominee Paislee Walker.
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Junior nominee Nate Smith.
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Junior nominee Addison Coburn.
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Junior nominee Tahlia Blight.
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Junior nominee Aston Rodriguez.
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Echuca Travel Centre's Alex Rickards, Justine Apps and Molly Tayles.
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Margaret Summers, Leanne Young and John Erardi.
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Olympic snowboarder Joh Lyle speaks during the panel.
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Senior nominee Joanne Hadley.
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Senior nominee Trevor Bassett.
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Senior nominee Divya Crane.
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Senior nominee Steven Schenk.
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Patricia Whyte, Lori Peake and Craig Whyte.
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A good crowd enjoyed proceedings.
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Sportstar committee member Clint Flanigan MC’d the night.
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Spirit of Sport nominees Doug and Trish Black.
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Spirit of Sport nominee Ian Wright.
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The Riverine Herald’s Haydn O'Neale welcomes all to the evening.
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Naomi Carwright, Claire and Trevor Bassett and Olivia Cartwright.
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Divya and Joel Crane.
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Ann Clarke and Aston and Louis Rodriguez.
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Coach of the Year nominee Kate Christie.
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Coach of the Year nominee Josh Rankins.
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Megan, Paislee and Michael Walker.
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Event organiser the Riverine Herald’s Annie Barrow was thanked by head of sales and strategic partnerships Haydn O'Neale.
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Moama Bowling Club’s George Santos with wife Wendy.
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Team/Club of the Year nominee Moama Football Netball Club, president Scott Slater.
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Team/Club of the Year nominee Echuca Cricket Club, president John Moyle.
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Team/Club of the Year nominee Tongala Primary School bowls, Rob Hogan and Tippi Holyman.
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Team/Club of the year nominee Rushworth Football Netball Club, A-grade coach Sheree Starling and seniors coach Mark Wheatley.
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