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

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The aim of the Oakey Rural Ambassador Awards is to highlight the importance of young people in rural and regional Queensland, in particular, those associated with the Agricultural Show movement.

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The Awards identify those people actively involved in their local Show, who have a sound knowledge of current rural issues affecting our local areas, Queensland and Australia and have a strong affiliation with agriculture.

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The Oakey Rural Ambassador Awards consist of the following sections:

• Rural Ambassador – 20 to 29 years, male/female, married/unmarried, children/no children

• Young Rural Ambassador – 15 to 19 years, male/female

 

The Awards seek young people who symbolise the rural spirit - people with vitality who are forward thinking and with a passion for the land and local agricultural shows.

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The competition is run on four levels. The Oakey Rural Ambassador winner will progress to the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber Final which will be held at the Toowoomba Royal Show. If successful, the Darling Downs Sub Chamber winner will then represent the Darling Downs Region and compete in the State Final held during the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA). The winner of the State Final then competes at the National Final held at a State Royal Show. This is a national competition, but with New Zealand joining us in 2008 it has expanded to international status.

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2024 Oakey Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Awards Presentation Evening sponsored by McLean Care
"A Touch of Country Glamour"

Saturday 2nd March 2024
Greenwood Hall, Oakey Showgrounds

Oakey - Cooyar Rd, Oakey

Doors open at 6pm

Presentation of Oakey Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Award entrants

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Hosted by Councillor James O'Shea with entertainment by Amanda Faulkner

2 course banquet dinner (Roast carvery & dessert), licensed bar

Multi - Draw Raffle

Adults $35 (includes a complimentary drink on arrival), Students $20, Children Under 5 years $10

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Tickets from https://www.trybooking.com

or from the Showgirl entrants

or Leanne Matthewson Phone: 0417 707 307

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Dress code: Country Glam, Semi-formal.

Numbers to be finalised by Tuesday 27/2/24 for catering purposes.

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2024 Rural Ambassador Awards

Rural Ambassador - men & women ages 20 - 29 years

Young Rural Ambassador - boys & girls ages 15 - 19 years

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The Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Awards are a great way to become involved in your local community,

gain confidence and skills in personal development as well as have lots of fun.

For more information contact:

Leanne 0407 115 709

Louise 0456 568 473

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Winners will be announced on Saturday 2nd March 2024 at Oakey Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Awards Presentation Evening. The winner of Oakey Showgirl and Rural Ambassador will advance on to the QCAS Sub Chamber Finals at the 2024 Toowoomba Royal Show.​        

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