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2026 VAS Ltd Rural Ambassador State Final Presentation Luncheon

Your invited to come together and celebrate our 2026 Ambassadors! All family, friends & show enthusiasts are welcomed to attend to support their ambassador. Below is the booking form link for the Luncheon:

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Bookings Close 16th September 5pm

2026 VAS Ltd Rural Ambassador Award State Final Information Day

We had our 7 State Final Ambassadors attend the information day in Bendigo and it was a great success! It was great the ambassadors got to hear the insights from Harry Lloyd last years 2025 State Final Winner and also to hear about his recent Nationals experience. The ambassadors also got some great feedback on their impromptu speeches they presented on the day!

It was a great opportunity for the ambassadors to meet each other and hear about each others background. They are all looking forward to the State Final that will held at the Melbourne Royal Show on the 25th & 26th September with the Presentation Luncehon to be held on 27th September at the Riverside Golf & Sports Centre.

Left to Right in the photo: Alanna Hansford (South Western Group), James Troup (Midlands Group), McKayala Peterson (North Eastern Group), Lachlan Andrew (Goulburn Valley Riverina Group), Kate McIntosh (Central & Upper Goulburn Group), Bridget Leahy (Central & South Gipppsland Group) & Abbey Walsh (Gippsland Group).

Introducing our 2026 Rural Ambassador State Finalists

Bridget Leahy representing Central & South Gippsland Group & Berwick Show

Alanna Hansford representing South Western Group & Port Fairy Show

Lachlan Andrew representing Goulburn Valley Riverina Group & Numurkah Show

Kate McIntosh representing Central & Upper Goulburn Group & Sunbury Show

James Troup representing Midlands Group & Beaufort Show

McKayla Peterson representing North Eastern Group & Yarrawonga Show

Abbey Walsh representing Gippsland Group & Sale Show

2025 Rural Ambassador State Final Results

Winner: Harry Lloyd - Goulburn Valley Group & Kyabram Show

Runner Up: Andrew Spierings - Central & South Gippsland Group & Berwick Show

Congratulations to all our state finalists! You are all to be admired for the way you conducted yourself across the state final process and your show societies should be so proud of you!

Harry will now represent Victoria at the 2026 National Finals which will be held in Queensland.

Thank you to our three judges Paul Grayland, Melissa Ware & Fiona McIntyre for their time and effort in judging the state finalists!

Thank you to our sponsors Gallagher Australia, Melbourne Royal & RB Sellars for their support of our State Final!