The Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Advisory Committee (GSWCAC) was pleased to announce Ms Brown-Shepherd as the winner at a ceremony held at the Queens Gardens on Thursday, April 1.
Ms Brown-Shepherd was celebrated for her outstanding commitment to agricultural and multicultural communities, and her encouragement of rural women in Greater Shepparton.
Operating a family orchard since 1996, Ms Brown-Shepherd has built a wide skillset that she has shared with the community by combining primary production with work as a training provider.
Since 2007, Ms Brown-Shepherd has been a board member of the Shepparton and District Ethnic Council, and has been president of the Ethnic Council since 2012.
Through her roles and involvement in committees, organisations and summits across farming and agricultural sectors, Ms Brown-Shepherd has worked hard to provide support and training to multicultural women.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe said Ms Brown-Shepherd "exemplifies what the Women's Award is all about".
“She has worked with and supported so many women within our region and her leadership and achievements are a substantial contribution to our community,” she said.
“She is a very deserving winner of the Women’s Award in 2021.”
Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Advisory Committee (GSWAC) councillor representative Sam Spinks said the selection of this year's Women's Award recipient was "extremely difficult".
“The calibre of the nominees was very high,” she said.
“The selection panel always has a difficult task, though it is very pleasing to see that there are women contributing to their community and making a difference to the lives of women.
“Congratulations to a deserving recipient in Maria.”
The GSWCAC aims to increase women’s participation in the community and in democratic governance, by supporting three main principles: gender equity, diversity and active citizenship.
For more information about the GSWAC, visit http://greatershepparton.com.au/community/neighbourhoods/wcaac
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