SHOW AMBASSADOR
Bluescope Win Community Partnership
Show Ambassador Program Robertson Show
Enter via email to robboshowentries@gmail.com
Rural Ambassador Program – Robertson Show
Are you actively involved in your show and interested in being recognised? If so, check out the details and entry form available on the website. In conjunction with TAG, Robertson show are proud to be involved in the Inaugural Rural Ambassadors program for 2024.
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 2024.
ROBERTSON RURAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM:
As the Robertson Show Rural Ambassador, the successful applicant will have the following opportunities;
- Participate in the show societies youth committee or with TAG, organising youth events for the 2025 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.
- Is the Presidents guest at all official functions at the show and throughout the year.
- The Robertson Show Rural Ambassador, will also receive:
$200 cash Prize
Rural Ambassador Dress Shirt
2 years membership to Robertson Show Society
2 years membership to TAG
12 Month Honorary Committee Position on The Show Society
Young Rural Ambassador Program – Robertson Show
Have you ever thought about getting involved with your show and not sure how? If so, check out the details and entry form available on the website. In conjunction with TAG, Robertson show are proud to be involved in the Young Rural Ambassador program for 2024.
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 RURAL AMBASSADORS 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 Rural Ambassador Team in the Junior Young Farmers Challenge.
- You will also have some free time to check out the show.
YOUNG RURAL AMBASSADOR 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 2023 show entry.
- Certificate of participation and letter of endorsement
Entries on line at www.robertsonshow.org.au
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.
