The Agricultural Societies of Victoria Rural Ambassador Award
To be conducted annually, jointly by the RAS and VAS Ltd

See the Victoria Rural Ambassador Award A4 flyer (PDF 1.07 mb)

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, 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 applicants stature and reputation in that chosen field.

Entry: Entrants must:
Complete the official entry form and forward to your local Show Secretary.

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.

Download the Rural Ambassador Award Information and Application form for more details.

2009 Rural Ambassador Award Application Form (PDF 5.1 mb)

Judging Criteria:
Entrants to be judged in accordance with the following guidelines:

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the State Finals Coordinator on (03) 9281 7467 or email paul.seuren@rasv.com.au

Details:
The competition will be run by qualification through Country Shows to Group Finals, with a State Final being held at the Royal Melbourne Show

For information for competition organisers on judging processes, obtaining judges, advertising, etc. please download the Handbook for Competition Organisers.
2008-2009 Rural Ambassador Award Handbook (PDF 580 kb)