VAS LTD RURAL AMBASSADOR
Entry - FREE
Entries Close - Friday 25th November.
Report to Show office with your completed Application form on
Show Day before 12 noon
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AIMS - 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, skilful 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 applicants stature and reputation in that chosen field
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 2023.
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. Community and Local Show/Field Day involvement 40 points
2. General and Rural knowledge 20 points
3. Personality and Communication Skills 15 points
4. Ambitions/goals 10 points
5. Style, Grooming and Deportment 10 points
6. Interest and Hobbies 5 points
7. Public presentation (3 Minute Speech) 20 points
Total: 120 Points
VAS Rules
and Regulations
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Open to ambassadors aged between 20 and 30 years as of the 1st May 2022.
The candidate must reside in Victoria