Best Innovation Award Medium Section Finalists

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Lexus Melbourne Cup at Nathalia Show 2024

The objective of the innovation was to bridge the gap between metropolitan and regional communities by giving the 2000 residents of Nathalia the chance to directly engage with an iconic piece of Australia’s sporting and cultural heritage the Melbourne Cup. The show also had the privilege of hosting Melbourne Cup winning ex racehorses Prince of Penzance and Twilight Payment along with leading Australian female jockey Jamie Kah. It sparked a new way of engaging with the community, which attracted them to the annual show. The show also themed sections in the pavilion and had an increase in entries, such as horse themed Lego, floral arrangements and much more. The innovation has left a positive impact on the morale within the society after running such a successful event, which has effectively built new partnerships and sparked an exciting positive engagement with the community.

Best Innovation Award Small Section Finalists

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Koroit Show – Koroit Field Day

The societies future was in doubt and attendances falling so the society recognised they needed to go back to their roots of an agricultural show and engage with the local community again. The aim was to fill a space of 200m x 200m with agricultural machinery and trade stands. Local businesses were approached but word of mouth worked its magic with over 65 exhibitors attending. Demo Dairy Foundation supported the event, which ended up delivering guest speakers and demonstrations throughout the day. The feedback from all attendees was very positive and moving forward the Koroit Field Day will be a 2 day event. The field day approach now compliments the livestock and homecraft competitions and ensures the future of the society with a positive outlook for the future.

Pakenham Show – Make & Wear Competition

This competition is for the sewing section and the aim is for the exhibitor to plan and make an outfit and these garments need to be able to be worn. Every year the show has a theme, and this competition uses that theme. In 2025 the theme was Bees so entrants used bee printed fabric and previous entrants are already waiting for the 2026 theme so they can start their entry. Local businesses have come on board as sponsors of the event offering monetary or vouchers and have been apart of the judging process as well. This initiative was started by a Junior/Senior Ambassador due to her studying a diploma in Fashion Design & Technology.

Yarram Show – Honeyeater Trail Showbag

The trail showbag was introduced to attract more attendees and engage with the community plus create a different way of seeing the show. Starting off with 100 showbags in the first year the show partnered with local businesses to donate products for the bag such as water bottle, toothbrush, cheese, a hat just to name a few and these products were collected around the show at trade stands and as they collected, they had a number stamped off on their passport. Once the trail was completed then they could return to the office and complete the form to go into the draw to win a gift card supplied by a sponsor. Great feedback was received, and comments were made like “I have never seen the whole show before” and this innovation also creates a little extra revenue for the society. This innovation was started by a Junior Ambassador and she built great partnerships with local businesses.

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD - Finalists Announcement

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Congratulations to all who have been made finalists of the 25 - 39 years section & 40 years & over section. Below is a listing and we can't wait to feature these finalists in the coming weeks for you all to see. Full results will be announced at the VAS Ltd Convention 12th July.

25 - 39 Years Finalists

  • Bendigo Show - William Francis

  • Camperdown Show - Jasmine Edwards

  • Pakenham Show - Tess Runting

40 Years & Over Finalists

  • Donald Show - Nicole Nunn

  • Foster Show - Robbie Davidson

  • Kyabram Show - John Smith

  • Pakenham Show - Geoff Young

  • Swan Hill Show - Reginald Packer

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN AWARD - Finalists Announcement

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Congratulations to all who have been made finalists of the Small, Medium & Large Sections. Below is a listing and we can't wait to feature these finalists in the coming weeks for you all to see. Full results will be announced at the VAS Ltd Convention 12th July.

Small Section Finalists

  • Koroit Show

Medium Section Finalists

  • Natimuk Show

Large Section Finalists

  • Bendigo Show

  • Berwick Show

BEST INNOVATION AWARD - Finalists Announcement

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Congratulations to all who have been made finalists of the Small, Medium & Large Sections. Below is a listing of their innovation and we can't wait to feature these innovations in the coming weeks for you all to see. Full results will be announced at the VAS Ltd Convention 12th July.

Small Section Finalists

  • Koroit Show - Innovation: Koroit Field Day

  • Pakenham Show - Innovation: Make & Wear Competition

  • Yarram Show - Innovation: Honeyeater Trail Showbag

Medium Section Finalists

  • Nathalia Show - Innovation: Lexus Melbourne Cup at Nathalia Show 2024

Large Section Finalists

  • Bendigo Show - Kid Zone

  • Bendigo Show - Live Crop Display

  • Foster Show - Calf Classic

  • Kyneton Show - Country Parkour

  • Sunbury Show - Battle of the School Choirs

1 week until registrations close for VAS Ltd Convention 2025

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So many of you are already keen to attend with many registrations submitted already!

The Convention is the largest annual gathering of Victorian Agricultural Show Enthusiasts where networking and developing knowledge is at the forefront of the convention. Workshops and meetings along with State Final Competitions are held including Junior Show Ambassador, Carrot Cake, Junior Carrot & Sultana Muffins. Also for the inaugural year we will present our Show Awards for the first time at the Convention Dinner.

People's Choice Award Top 10 Finalists

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After 1 month of voting for the inaugural People's Choice Award, we received 1865 votes in total and the below show societies have made the Top 10 of the People’s Choice Award.

The final placings will be announced at the VAS Ltd Convention Dinner, which is on the 12th July so we encourage your Show Society to have a representative at the Dinner!

Convention Registrations can be made via this link: https://www.vicagshows.com.au/convention

We thank everyone for voting for their favourite Show or Field Day and can’t wait to announce the placings at the Convention Dinner!