In 2016 and 2017 the ASC have offered a $5,000 prize for innovation by a Show Society. Here is a summary of some of the nominations and winners whose innovations might inspire you.

Innovations by Show Societies

Polish Works Standout and Shine Showgirl Development Workshop

29th February - 1st March 2020

For further details contact

Adi Ritchie

E: adi.ritchie@polishworks.com.au

P: 0428 451 360

W: www.polishworks.com.au

Dubbo Show Society Personal Development Weekend

11-12 January 2020

Contact Sue Hood

Dubbo Show Society

PO Box 12

Dubbo NSW 2830

Phone:  02 6882 4364

Email:  secretary@dubboshow.org

• ASA will be holding their first National Shows Conference jointly with the Queensland Next Generation Conference January 17-19, 2020
• Refer to http://queenslandshows.com.au/conference/

The recent National Finals held at Perth Royal produced some of the best results NSW has seen in many years culminating in the overwhelming win of the Keast Shield.

The week commenced with the National Rural Ambassador competition and our representative Tim Green from Nimmitabel Show was awarded Runner Up in this prestigious event.

Following on, was the National Young Judges and Parading Competitions. 2019 saw the inaugural Alpaca Young Judges National Finals take place with Rubey Williams from Picton NSW crowned the winner.

Our other competitors also did NSW proud showing their knowledge, experience and commitment to these competitions.

Sam Parish – Beef Parader Champion

Tabitha Cross – Beef Young Judge Runner Up

Kieran Smith – Meat Breeds Sheep Champion

Jack Kelly – Merino Sheep Runner Up

Stephanie Davies – Merino Fleece Champion

Mitchell Atkins – Dairy Young Judges 3^rd and Dairy Parader Finalist

Hannah Jenkins – Poultry Finalist

Witnessing the mateship and confidence in this team highlighted the fact that I believe the preparation weekend in Dubbo in August contributed greatly to our overall success.