VAS Ltd Ambassador Competitions

JUNIOR SHOW AMBASSADOR
AIMS OF THE COMPETITION
• To give young people a chance to take part in a competition whilst still residing in their local district.
• To be part of a local show and therefore highlighting the importance of Shows.
• To meet new people from all age groups with the same interests. 

AGE - Open to anyone aged 16-19 years at the time of the local show.

HOW TO ENTER - Complete the entry form and return to the Secretary via secretary@bendigoshowgrounds.com.au or via post to PO Box 109, Bendigo 3552.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Sunday 22nd October 2023

To be conducted annually, jointly by the RASV and VAS Ltd

RURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD
AIMS OF THE COMPETITION
• To highlight the talent, creativity and ingenuity of young rural Victorians and in doing so encourage entrants to be role models across local communities.
• To encourage and reward enthusiastic, skillful and industrious young people living or having an involvement in rural environments.
• To assist all entrants through their participation to develop strong communication and leadership qualities.
• Enable the applicant to gain greater proficiency in their chosen field and also to develop the applicant’s stature and reputation in that chosen field

HOW TO ENTER 
Entrants must complete the official entry form at www.bendigoshow.com.au/competitions and submit it to the Secretary via secretary@bendigoshowgrounds.com.au or via post to PO Box 109, Bendigo 3552.
Provide information indicating their reason for applying for entry together with a curriculum vitae, indicating work experience, community participation and agricultural, and Show involvement if applicable.
Requirements: Aged over 20 and under 30 years at the 1st May of the year of the State Final.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Sunday 22nd October 2023

JUDGING CRITERIA
Entrants to be judged in accordance with the following guidelines:

• Country Show & Community Involvement - 20 points
• General and Rural Knowledge - 20 points
• Personality and Confidence - 10 points
• Ambitions/Goals - 20 points
• Communication Skills - 20 points
• Presentation and Grooming - 10 points
• TOTAL - 100 points