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.

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

AGE - Aged over 20 and under 30 years at the 1st May of the year of the State Final.

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

HOW TO ENTER 

• Entrants must complete the official entry form (refer to the fillable form below) and submit it to the Secretary via secretary@bendigoshowgrounds.com.au or via post to PO Box 109, Bendigo 3552.
• Entrants are to 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.