A considerable piece of Wangaratta’s agricultural heritage has been lovingly replicated, thanks to Shirleen Evans in partnership with the Wangaratta Agricultural Society Inc committee members.

The historical Dairy Winners Board, long displayed in the Cattle Pavilion, had unfortunately fallen into disrepair.

Recognising its importance and heritage significance, Shirleen was instrumental in organising its refurbishment.

With the support of the society, and the craftsmanship of Nick Bell from Vital Signs, the original deteriorating board has been faithfully reproduced, ensuring this proud record of the district’s dairy exhibitors is preserved for generations to come.

The new board was officially unveiled on Wednesday, 18 September, with family descendants present to celebrate the occasion.

Wangaratta Show secretary Charmane Bennett said Nick from Vital Signs has done a really beautiful job.

"What we're going to do is take the old sign and put it down in the show offices so it is not deteriorating any further," she said.

"We're going to have this beautiful new sign to keep going recognising the lovely memorial that it is."

This project stands as a tribute not only to the dairy industry’s long-standing role in our community but also to the value of preserving local history.