WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

The Cairns Show Rural Ambassador (RA) Award is a stepping stone to the Queensland Rural Ambassador Awards which is the pre-eminent rural and agricultural leadership program for men and women aged between 20 to 30.

The Award aims to provide an opportunity for young people to promote rural communities and industries, as well as to be involved in promoting the importance of agriculture and food production

Run by Queensland Ag Shows since 2003, the Queensland Rural Ambassador Awards allow young people to promote Queensland, agriculture, rural communities and show societies, while providing an avenue for local communities and Ag Shows to recognise, celebrate and develop future leaders.

Entrants participate in a program that is designed to help them grow, network, develop their skills and hone their ambitions, giving them the confidence to return to their communities and industries and assume leadership positions.

One attribute the finalists have in common is an enduring commitment to and involvement in their communities. Most have grown up with ag shows in their blood and are significant contributors to their local shows.

The Queensland Rural Ambassador Awards bring together eleven finalists annually who represent eleven regions across the state (Burnett, Central Highlands, Central North West, Central Queensland, Darling Downs, Near North Coast, North Queensland, South Burnett, South East Queensland, South West Queensland, and West Moreton & Brisbane Valley) for an unforgettable and formative state final experience at the Ekka (aka Royal Queensland Show). 

The Cairns Show Rural Ambassador Award is open to persons born in Australia or naturalised Australians permanently residing in Queensland.

Entrants must be aged 20 and less than 30 years as of the 1st of May in the year of the State competition.

The award is open to both males and females, either single or married.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

The Cairns Show is the Largest, Regional, Agricultural Show in Australia! We pride ourselves on Connecting the City with the Country, by bringing the Rural and Agricultural Industries to Cairns and the Surrounding Regions. 

As an Ambassador at the Cairns Show, your main Role is to promote the Cairns Show and the Cairns Show Association. You must be available to attend the show for the majority of the three day event, and must participate in the various Roles and Activities that an Ambassador has. The list below contains just some of the Roles and Activities you will be required to perform as the Cairns Show Rural Ambassador. 

 

ROLES & ACTIVITIES AT THE CAIRNS SHOW

• Promote the Agricultural Industries, the Cairns Show and the Show Movement in interviews with the Media from Radio Stations and Television Networks.
• Attend Public Speaking events such as the President’s Luncheon and other official functions at the Cairns Show;
• Share your ideas and opinions with Senator’s, Members of Parliament, the Local Government, Local Businesses and the General Public.
• Promote the Cairns Show on Social Media.
• Participate in the Opening Ceremony – Main Arena Centre Stage.
• Judge Competitions and present awards to Competition Winners, Exhibitors, and Ride Stall Holders.
• Enjoy free entry to the Cairns Show as an Official Guest!
• Enjoy a free Show Ride in order to judge and Award the Best Ride at the Cairns Show!

 

ROLES & ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CAIRNS SHOW

• Attend the Cairns Show Wine awards
• Attend the Cairns Show Auto Spectacular
• Represent Cairns Show at the QCAS Northern Sub Chamber finals of the Rural Ambassador competition.
• The Cairns Show offers an exchange program with Warwick Show – be an official guest at the Warwick Show. 
• Participate in the Mareeba Rodeo Downtown Parade and;
• Join the Cairns Festival Parade and Babinda Harvest festival parade.
• Attend other Local Show and Agricultural Events promoting the Cairns Show, the Rural and Agricultural Industries and the Show Movement. 

HOW TO ENTER

The Cairns Show Rural Ambassador provides an opportunity to excel in leadership, confidence, community involvement, as well as the Agricultural Industry and Show Movement. Make life-long friends, professional contacts, and gain the knowledge and skills to better your future opportunities.

To be successful, entrants should:

• Be actively involved, or demonstrate a readiness to become actively involved in, their local Agricultural Society and Agricultural Show.
• Should also be knowledgeable about current rural issues pertaining to their local area, Queensland and Australia and have a strong affiliation towards agriculture.

Any tertiary qualifications are not a prerequisite for the Rural Ambassador Award and will have no influence in the selection process.

The Award seeks to attract all young rural people who symbolise the rural spirit – people with vitality, who are forward thinking and with a passion for the land and local Agricultural Shows.

Are you ready to become our next Cairns Show Rural Ambassador?

Please refer to the Rules of competition and nominate via the official entry form and return them to [email protected]