Youth development
Bluescope Win Community Partnership
Show Ambassador Program Robertson Show
Enter here: showday.online/show/robertson
Are you actively involved in your show and interested in being recognised? In conjunction with TAG, Robertson show are proud to be involved in the Inaugural Show Ambassadors program for 2022.
This program is designed to recognise young people who are active within the geographical group 5 of the Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales and to recognise their involvement in:
- The agricultural show movement
- Agriculture sector
- Rural communities
The intent of the program is for all participants to benefit and develop through experience with the aim of increasing the involvement and retention of young people within the South Coast and Tablelands of NSW agricultural show movement through networking, recognition and mentoring.
ENTRY CONDITIONS for the Program include:
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand
- Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years of age as of the 1st May 2022.
Robertson SHOW AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
As the Robertson Show Ambassador, the successful applicant will have the following opportunities;
- Participate in the show societies youth committee or with TAG, organising youth events for the 2022 Show, including the Young Farmers Challenge.
- Receive a show mentor/s, being their understudy for their available duration of the show.
- Complete Steward Rotation, giving them the opportunity to see each section in depth. This will involve interacting with livestock and exhibitors, as well as handing out ribbons and prizes.
- Presidents guest at all official functions at the show and throughout the year.
- The Robertson Show Ambassador, will also receive:
– $200 cash Prize
– Show Ambassador Dress Shirt
– 2 years membership to Robertson Show Society
– 2 years membership to TAG
– 12 Month Honorary Committee Position on The Show Society
As 2022 show season will be the first year of this competition there will be no Regional Final, however as Robertson Show Ambassador you will have the opportunity to represent the Show Society at the Sydney Royal Easter Show Tour & Education Camp. (accommodation at applicants’ expense).
Young Steward Program Robertson Show
Enter here: showday.online/show/robertson
Have you ever thought about getting involved with your show and not sure how? In conjunction with TAG, Robertson show are proud to be involved in the Inaugural Young Steward program for 2022.
This program is designed to provide stewards for Group 5 Shows and offer an experience for young individuals who want to further their knowledge in the ag show movement.
The aim is to increase the involvement and retention of young people within the South Coast and Tablelands of NSW agricultural show movement through recognition and mentoring.
ENTRY CONDITIONS for the Program include:
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand,
- Applicants must be aged between 14 and 18 years of age as of the 1st May 2022.
YOUNG STEWARD PROGRAM
Successful applicants will be required to participate in at least ONE of the TWO show days (which they nominate on their entry form).
All successful applicants will have to complete a pre-show stewardship training course and have a Parent &/or Guardian complete the participation waiver before being fully accepted in the program.
Show Day/s Participation involves:
- Meet and greet with the show society executive committee, sponsors, judges and officials.
- Behind the scenes full showground tour.
- Participate in 3 different sections for 2 to 3hrs each, where they will be paired with a mentor and be part of the team during judging.
- Opportunity to be part of the Young Stewards Team in the Junior Young Farmers Challenge.
- You will also have some free time to check out the show.
YOUNG STEWARD PROGRAM PRIZES. All successful applicants will receive the following:
- Stewardship training course & stewards pack
- “Robertson Show” Young Steward Shirt
- 12-month TAG Membership
- 12-month Show Membership, including
2022 show entry. - Certificate of participation and letter of endorsement
In 1962 the first Miss Showgirl Competition was held at Sydney Royal. The competition remains the same, however after 50 years it has undergone a name change reflecting the importance of the program along with its evolution.
The young women entering today have great insight and knowledge of the issues faced in rural NSW, they are involved with their communities and are confident ambassadors. They are young women with purpose and ambition and ready to face the challenges and rewards offered by the agricultural show movement and deserving of the title The Land Sydney Royal Ag Shows Young Woman 2023 and the role of custodian and ambassador.
Robertson Show is looking for its 2023 YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR to represent the show at events though the year and to compete at the regional finals with an aim to be a representative at Sydney Royal in 2024.
The competition is open to young women 18 years to 25 years, with judging to be held on the 5th March 2023.
To enter or for further information email: robertsonshow@bigpond.com or phone: Georgia 0409 528 344
About the Bluescope Win Community Partnership
The BlueScope WIN Community Partners program sees two iconic businesses in the Illawarra joining forces to create a local community support fund.
The partnership, now in its 9th year, contributes a significant amount to projects and programs that meet real needs in the Illawarra. Collectively, it’s all about making a real difference to the Illawarra community.
BlueScope Win Community Partnership have been proud supporters of “Youth in Ag” events since 2014 including the Young Farmers Challenge at Kiama, Albion Park and Dapto Shows, and numerous “Youth in Ag” workshops which have been pivotal in sustaining the agricultural show movement. The Ag Group South Coast & Tableland would like to thank BlueScope Win Community Partnership for their continued support in the youth in agriculture movement.
