CAIRNS SHOWGIRL

WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!

The Cairns ShowGirl is a competition to award an Ambassador for the Cairns Show Association.

The Showgirl Awards provide an opportunity to excel in leadership, community involvement, professional development and confidence.

It has given many women across Far North Queensland the opportunity to become involved in or increase their involvement in one of the greatest traditions of Australia – their Local Agricultural Show.

Our aim, along with developing connected and resilient Cairns women, is to broaden the knowledge and participation of our youth in the Show Movement.

The Competition plays a significant role in the overall development of young, strong female leaders and the sustainability of the Agricultural Show Movement within Far North Queensland.

The winner of the Cairns Showgirl Awards will be given the opportunity to represent the Cairns Show Association in the North-Queensland Sub-Chamber Showgirl Awards.

If selected, the NQ Sub-Chamber Showgirl winner, will have the opportunity to represent their community at the State Queensland Showgirl Awards.

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 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 (or the majority of it), and must participate in the various Ambassador Roles and Actives.

 

ROLES & ACTIVITES AT THE CAIRNS SHOW

  • Promote the Agricultural Industries and the Cairns Show in Interviews with the Media from Radio Stations and Television Networks. 
  • Attend Public Speaking events such as the President’s Luncheon 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.
  • Attend the Ladies Afternoon Tea with a variety of deserts, tea and coffee, and live entertainment. 
  • Enjoy free entry to the Cairns Show as an Official Guest!

 

ROLES & ACTIVITES 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 Showgirl 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 Shows and Agricultural Events promoting the Cairns Show and the Rural Industries.

WHO CAN ENTER?

The award seeks young Cairns Regional ladies, aged between 18 and 28 (in the year of the State finals), to represent the Cairns Show as an ambassador.

The role encourages and primarily promotes the Cairns Show and Agricultural Industries.

The entrants are judged on personality, confidence, ambition, life goals, general knowledge, show knowledge, rural and agricultural knowledge, and their presentation and speech. This competition is no beauty contest, nor is it an intelligence test; it is an award presented to young ladies who raise the profile of the Cairns Show and promote a positive lifestyle.

The award provides an opportunity to excel in leadership, community involvement, key management and confidence. 

 

HOW TO ENTER

Those looking at applying should read the Conditions of Entry below to ensure every success of entry.

Please return all forms to the Cairns Show Office via email at [email protected].

For more information contact the Show Office on (07) 4042 6699.

Click on the buttons below to view the Entry Forms.

TITLE HOLDERS

2025 Cairns Showgirl:

Congratulations to all past and present participants, we look forward to seeing you grow into strong female leaders!

Rowena Petersen

Rowena Petersen

2024

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Alannah Giuffrida

2023

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Shynade Smith

2022

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Jessica O’Brien

2021 | 2020

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Paige Schofield

2019

MSG Georgia Hunter

Georgia Hunter

2018

Marinka

Marinka Zanetich

2017

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Courtney Lea-Kettle

2016

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Taleesha Fegatilli

2015

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Holly Logan

2014

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Paris Bout

2013

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Bianca McMahon

2012

Belinda West 2011

Belinda West

2011

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Stacie Kidner

2010

Melissa Soper

Melissa Soper

2009

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Nicola Lister

2008

2008 Natalia Gomez

Natalia Gomez

2007

Joni Pirovich 2006_RESIZED

Joni Pirovich

2006

Ambassador data between the years 2005 – 1993 has been lost.

If you or someone you know was an Ambassador during this time, please contact the Cairns Show Office on (07) 4042 6699 or at [email protected] 

Kerry Roeslel

1992

Rae Clark

1991

Cynthia Lis

1990

Cherie Show 1989_RESIZED

Cherie (Baumgart) Cristante

1989

Trudy Johnson

1988

Ambassador data between the years 2005 – 1993 has been lost.

If you or someone you know was an Ambassador during this time, please contact the Cairns Show Office on (07) 4042 6699 or at [email protected]