VAS LTD RURAL AMBASSADOR
Entry - FREE
Entries Close - Friday 22nd November.
Entry form to be obtained from Secretary, Kimm Noonan, email info@yeashow.org.au or phone 0477 972 545
Report to Show office with your completed Application Form on Show Day before 12 noon
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Judging: 12 noon
AIMS - Vas Ltd promotes and coordinates the Rural Ambassador Award Program that encourages and supports young people living in rural and regional Victoria. The award highlights Community and Show involvement, talent, creativity and ingenuity of young Victorians. The program engages young enthusiasts to showcase their involvement across their local communities.
Vas Ltd wants to showcase the Emerging Leaders of the State and this program aims to allow people to represent their Show Society/Community. The program allows participants to develop their personal skills through interview experience, on-stage presentation, meeting new people with similar interests and interpersonal skills.
Prizes
Judging Criteria
A certificate will be provided to winners at local Agricultural Shows. The Yea Rural Ambassador will receive a sash, $100 and a $50 gift voucher from Yea Pharmacy, Yea.
Group winners – Group winner will be expected to attend the state final to be held at the Royal Melbourne Show in 2025.
State winner – will receive a major prize and an opportunity to compete in the National Final.
Entrants to be judged in accordance with the following guidelines:
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1. Local Show Involvement 25 points
2. Community Involvement 20 point
3. General and Rural knowledge 20 points
4. Personality and Communication Skills 20 points
5. Ambitions/Goals/Interests 15 points
6. Style, Grooming and Presentation 10 points
7. Conduct 10 points
8. Public presentation (3 Minute Speech) 20 points
Total: 140 Points
VAS Rules
and Regulations
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Open to ambassadors aged between 20 and 30 years as of the 1st May 2025.
The candidate must reside in Victoria