What’s in it for you?
As well as the opportunity for personal development, and the chance to make great contacts and network with industry leaders, the eight chosen finalists all receive:
- An all expenses paid, behind the scenes experience at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
- Nine days accommodation at Sydney Olympic Park
- 12 Month complimentary RAS membership
- $1000 in prize money
- Official Rural Achiever Uniform and Akubra Hat
Highlights from Sydney Royal Easter Show experience
As a RAS Rural Achiever Award finalist, you will be participating in a nine day Award program jam packed with the following activities:
- Attending formal Sydney Royal Easter Show functions with Award Judges, RAS President, Councillors and Agriculture Industry Representatives.
- Participate in media interviews, public speaking training & take part in Public Speaking Showcase.
- Obtain a better understanding of all the facets of the Sydney Royal Easter Show and RAS through introductions and discussions with RAS Council Committee and RAS Departments.
- Tour “The Land” Head Office and Rural Press Facilities.
- Discuss future ideas with serving parliamentarians at NSW Parliament House.
- Visit Government House and meet Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC.
- Participate in Show specific activities including stewarding, judging training and competition announcing.