MT GRAVATT AH&I SOCIETY

RURAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

GUIDELINES

The Rural Ambassador Awards is open to males and females, 20 to 30 years of age who have a strong commitment to the rural industries and an involvement and passion for the Agricultural Show movement.

The aim of the awards is to highlight the importance of young people in rural and regional Queensland, in particular those associated with the Agricultural Show movement. The award identifies those people actively involved in their local Show, who have a sound knowledge of current rural issues affecting their local areas, Queensland and Australia and have a strong affiliation with agriculture.

The award seeks young people who symbolize the rural spirit – people with vitality who are forward thinking and with a passion for the land and local agricultural shows.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

The journey and experience of being The Mt Gravatt Show Rural Ambassador doesn’t stop there. After our show you will be invited to attend the QCAS South East QLD Sub-Chamber finals, which is generally held in April the following year. From here the winner of this will join the other State Finalists (11 in total) to attend the State Final which is held at the Brisbane Royal Show (EKKA). The winner from this event is then invited to attend the National Rural Ambassador competition held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The winners of the award will be expected to attend the 2026 Mt Gravatt Show, set down for Saturday and Sunday 25 & 26 July, and participate in the formal and informal procedures over the two days, alongside the Junior Show Ambassador and the Young Woman of the Year.

For more information, please contact our Ambassador Coordinator at ambassadors@mtgravattshow.com.au

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. Open to males and females, 20 to 30 years of age as at 1 August 2025.
2. Entrants will have their photo published in the local paper and the other publicity for the show.
3. Entry form to be emailed and submitted to showgirl@beaudesertshow.com.au no later than the closing date Saturday 30/05/2026.
4. Judges’ decision is final, and no further correspondence will be entered into.

JUDGING & PRESENTATIONS

• Judging will take place Saturday 6th June
• Presentations & Announcement to be held Friday 13th June.

PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS

All entrants must complete a Nomination Form and submit all required documents to the Local Agricultural Show you are competing in prior to the Judging Date. This form will be used for Local and Sub Chamber competitions.

LOCAL SHOW – The Show Society Secretary or designated coordinator is to forward the Local Show Winner and Runner Up Entry Form & required documents to Sub Chamber Secretary for processing within 14 days of the competition conclusion. Please keep a copy for your records.

SUB CHAMBER FINALS – The Sub Chamber Secretary is to forward Sub Chamber Finals Winner and Runner up Entry Form and required documents to the Queensland Ag Shows Head Office competitions department within 48 hours of competition conclusion to qualify for State Finals.

STATE FINALS – Information available at qldagshows.com.au/competitions/

APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE 7TH APRIL

2026 Rural Ambassadors Application

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Entrant Questions

Question 1(Required)

Please describe any previous Agricultural Show involvement (including stewarding, exhibiting and general responsibilities during the show or other activities),or should you have no previous experience please describe you understanding of Agricultural Shows: Be descriptive, specific, and include examples of work, projects, achievements, or stories. (150 words or less)

Question 2(Required)

Please indicate any Agricultural related interests (e.g. growing crops, breeding/showing, agronomy, etc.): (100 words or less)

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Please describe your Personal Achievements to date: (100 words or less)

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Please provide details of any agricultural related skills you may consider relevant: (150 words or less)

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Please describe your ambitions and inspirations: (150 words or less)

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Please describe your local community involvement: (150 words or less)

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Please provide a short overview of your employment history and associated responsibilities: (150 words or less)