Recognise and Reward Excellence in Ag Shows
The AgShows NSW Awards celebrate the extraordinary individuals, Show Societies, and innovations that drive the success of agricultural shows across our state. Whether it’s you, your Show, someone you know, or another Show that’s made an impact, this is your opportunity to highlight their achievements and contributions.
Award Categories in 2025!
Living Legend Award | Individual | Terms and Conditions
Honouring individuals who’ve made significant, sustained contributions to AgShows, particularly volunteers with years of dedicated service.
Prizes: $200 per finalist (4), $500 to the winner.
Rising Star Award | Individual | NEW | Terms and Conditions
Recognising outstanding leadership among those aged 18-45 within the AgShows community. Prizes: $1,000 to the winner.
Resilience Award | Shows | Terms and Conditions
For Show Societies who’ve shown exceptional perseverance and adaptability in overcoming challenges. Prizes: $2,000 to the winner.
Event/Project Innovation | Shows | Terms and Conditions
Celebrating creative new events or projects that benefit an Agricultural Society. Prizes: $1,000 to the winner.
Technology Innovation | Shows | NEW | Terms and Conditions
Recognising advancements in technology that improve efficiency, sustainability, or visitor experience. Prizes: $1,000 to the winner.
Why Nominate?
These awards are a chance to celebrate the dedication, creativity, and resilience that define our AgShows community. Whether you’re nominating yourself, a peer, or an entire show, your nomination helps honour the people and ideas that make a difference.
How to Enter
Submit your nominations before Friday 2 May 2025. Entering is simple and straightforward—just answer a few questions online. It’s quick, easy, and doesn’t require a lot of effort to nominate yourself, your Show, or someone deserving!
Direct Link to the Online Forms
Awards Presentation
The Awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner during the Celebrating AgShows event in Armidale on Saturday, 21 June 2025—a night of fun and celebration!
RAS of NSW - Agricultural Show Award
The RAS of NSW is excited to announce that they have reinstated the awarding of medals to regional Show Societies in order to truly communicate their vision; to educate our community on the value of sustainable agriculture and improve the quality of agricultural produce and animal breeds through competitions. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise a significant contribution that someone has made to your Show Society.
