Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show
Showgirl Awards Program
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Showgirl Awards have an provided an opportunity for young women to be involved in the agricultural industry, the show movement and their local communities. They in turn gain personal development, have an opportunity to pursue leadership roles in their community and in the workplace.
The Awards have made a significant contribution to the advancement of women in regional and rural areas since the first Queensland Showgirl was awarded. Today, the winner of Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Showgirl has the opportunity to represent Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society at the Sub Chamber awards (held in October/November annually) and if successful continue on to State Finals held in conjunction with the Ekka.
The State Showgirl Awards hosted by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies, promoted by the Queensland Country Life, have together offered hundreds of Queensland women the opportunity to be involved in one of our great Australian traditions for over 40 years – the local Show.
From our 2022 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Showgirl and Near North Coast Sub Chamber winner, Tylah Daley:
“Growing up volunteering at the Show, it was a natural progression for me to apply for the Showgirl Awards and take my love for my community and the Show that one step further. From being the Showgirl for my local Show to representing 15 Shows in my sub-chamber at a state competition level, it opened my eyes to a broader Show community and gave me an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and into the spotlight.
From the day I submitted my Showgirl application to the last time I wore my sash, there’s been a visible improvement in my personal development. The Showgirl Awards program led me down a path where I’ve been able to challenge my fear of public speaking head on, develop skills to socialise with people from all status’ and walks of life; and build strong relationships with Showgirls from across QLD as the Show movements future generation. Above all else though, I gained confidence in myself, learned that my words have value and what one can achieve and experience just by being in the program itself is more than I ever imagined.”
Credit to Richard Smith
Showgirl Categories
Junior Showgirl
Showgirl
The 2024 Sunshine Coast Showgirl Program
As a Showgirl or Junior Showgirl Entrant, you have the opportunity to participate in a 3-day full show immersion program with multiple development opportunities. Entrants have the opportunity to experience everything the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show has to offer including networking with community leaders, developing leadership and public speaking skills, meeting new members of your community and learning about the QLD Ag Shows movement.
Friday, June 14, 2024 – Arrive at the Show at 10am to commence at 10:30am. A full day show immersion tour awaits you. The day concludes at 4:30pm. You are very welcome to stay around for the night show.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 – Arrive at the Show 10am to commence at 10:30am. Judging interviews will be held on this day. The Presentation and Announcement of the Winners will be during our night show that evening. Please note, if you have sport commitments on this day please advise the time that you will be available to join the program this day.
Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Arrive at the Show at 10am to commence at 10:30am. This day will be more flexible to enjoy and participate in different components of the Show. The day concludes at 4:30pm. You are very welcome to stay for the night show and celebrate the final day of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show for 2024.
Your nomination will include a 3-day pass to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show.
Nomination
Nominations are due in to the Show by Friday, June 7, 2024.
