Viv Burnett was born in Melbourne and moved to the Chiltern Valley 46 years ago

Alan Pleitner was born in Shepparton and has lived in Wahgunyah for close to 25 years.

WO1 Daniel Leatham, who grew up in Yackandandah awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal

Sherryn Chapman born and educated in Shepparton has lived in Beechworth for 12 years

Born in Melbourne, Amanda Smith has called Beechworth home for the past 15 years

Tallangatta-born Kevin Kelly stayed in the region and has lived in Rutherglen for seven years