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2026 Junior Show Ambassador State Finalists
Lucinda completed Year 12 in 2025, and she is now working at GrainCorp as well as a Farm Hand at her family farm. Her involvement in the Goroke Show started since the age of 10 when she began to be a stewardess in the pavilion and in 2023 was the assistant secretary. She is currently on the Ladies Committee & Show Committee plus manages the Vegetable section. Lucinda also offers to mentor younger stewards that are coming on board as well. She is very passionate about the Sheep industry and has exhibited at many shows with her families Marleigh White Suffolk Stud. She has also developed her judging skills and has had the opportunity to judge at a few Shows so far, which this has led to her holding Junior Judging Competitions at the Goroke Show. Lucinda earlier this year received the West Wimmera Young Citizen of the Year Award for her dedication to her community. She aims to encourage more young people to take part in their local Show and contribute to their local community.
Eleanor is currently completing Year 12 and has a strong passion for agriculture which was shaped through working on a sheep station in outback South Australia where she learnt a range of skills including developing resilience, responsibility and teamwork. She has also competed in sheep showing and she has attended agricultural camps across Queensland and Tasmania as well as Horsham and Warragul. Eleanor has attended the Rotary Defying the Drift program and after attending she was invited back as a mentor supporting younger students. This opportunity developed her passion for mentoring and youth leadership. She is currently a Swim Teacher, and she has worked in a mobile coffee van at the Warragul Show as well as kitchen hand. She has just recently started a small egg production business as well as finding the time to care for her goats. Eleanor aims to support the next generation of young people in agriculture and to keep contributing to rural communities.
Jessica is currently working as a Farm Hand and has worked at the Grifforan Pastoral Company ever since she started her School Based Apprenticeship in Agriculture completing Certificate II, III & IV. Jessica has attended the Mansfield Show since the age of 2 competing in tiny tot and equestrian events along with entering the pavilion. Her Granny coordinated the Horse Section for 50 years and since she retired from the role 10 years ago Jessica noticed a decline in the section. In 2025 Jessica decided to take on the Horse Section and revamp the competition making several improvements along with gaining community support. She obtained over $6000.00 worth of sponsorship, which she offered large prizemoney including $1000.00 for the Supreme Exhibit. She has actively competed at Yea Show and other shows in the area and in 2026 was the 2026 Mansfield Shire Council Young Citizen of the Year. Jessica aims to be a voice for young people in agriculture and rural communities.
Max is currently in his second year of his apprenticeship as a metal fabricator working within the family-owned business and is also a farm hand on his family farm. He is currently a CFA Volunteer with the Glendaruel CFA and is currently involved with the Clunes & District Young Farmers as well. His involvement with the Clunes Show has started off with being mentored to run the Cattle Section, which he has developed his ability to collaborate with others and take leadership of this section. Throughout his secondary education at Ballarat Grammar, he was involved in the agricultural program, which he was able to gain more knowledge on the handling and judging of cattle and sheep. He found this program rewarding as he was able to mentor younger peers with the opportunity of teaching them the skills and knowledge that he had learnt in previous years. Max looks forward to these opportunities to connect and form relationships with likeminded people.
Lincoln is currently completing Year 11 while also completing Certificate II in Engineering with the aspiration of pursuing a career in Civil Engineering. He is also currently working as an assistant civil surveyor and a machine operator outside of his school commitments. His involvement in the agricultural industry has stemmed from his family’s Highland cattle stud, which now breeds and shows their animals across the State. Lincoln throughout his involvement with Shows has developed his skills in Judging Cattle, which has increased his ability to communicate his opinion and build confidence in public speaking. He is committed to giving back, which he volunteers his time through the school’s community service program in assisting younger students at the primary school. He is passionate about promoting the values of rural life and the opportunities that come from being a part of the agricultural industry.
Charlotte is currently completing Year 11 and is involved in the Wodonga West CFA as a senior firefighter, which in the 2026 Fire Season she was deployed to Walwa, which she has learnt responsibility, teamwork and communication. She has been involved in the CFA since 2021 and enjoys the ability to serve the community in her role. From a young age Charlotte has spent a great deal of time on her grandparent's farm, which has sparked her passion for Agriculture, and she is now completing Certificate II in Animal Care and Certificate II in Agriculture. She has been involved in shows in showing cattle and sheep as well as having a go at Junior Judging competitions. She attends the annual Yarrawonga show and enjoys competing in the poultry and sheep competition. Charlotte has completed work experience at multiple vets within the area, and this is a passion of hers that she will pursue into her future.
Previous State Final Winners
2004 - Johanna De Vries (Wimmera)
2009 - Petrina White (Goulburn Valley)
2010 - Ashlee Hammond (Northern District)
2011 - Hannah Terry (South Western)
2012 – Brittany Henry (Gippsland)
2013 – Catherine Ritchie (Central & South Gippsland)
2014 – Kate Maddern (Wimmera)
2015 – Katerina Blekic (Northern District)
2016 – Aimee Bolton (Goulburn Valley)
2017 – Jacob Heard (Midlands)
2018 - Chloe Bowles (Northern District)
2019 - Rebecca Sinclair (Midlands)
2020 - No State Final due to COVID-19
2021 - Elyssa Hausler (Western District)
2022 - Toby Fleming (South Western)
2023 - Annabelle Hudson (Midlands)
2024 - Jacob Donnellon (Wimmera)
2025 - Charlotte Wigney (Northern District)
