YRA

2016

Young Rural Achievers Schedule

8-10 APRIL 2016 � BATHURST SHOWGROUND Bathurst Agricul tural , Hort icul tural & Pastoral Associat ion. Since 1858.

Entries Close FRIDAY 26th February 2016

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S05: McIntosh McPhillamy & Co. YOUNG RURAL ACHIEVERS AWARDS

ENTRIES CLOSE: 5:00 pm Friday 26th February 2016 (Entry form and resume) INTERVIEWS: Commencing from Monday 7th March 2016 at Orange and Bathurst. Times and venues details TBC. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: Saturday 9th April 2016 in front of the Cattle Pavilion - time TBC. HEAD STEWARD: Paula Elbourne

All Enquiries to Show Office: 6331 3175

admin@bathurstshow.com.au

Sponsor: The Bathurst A H & P Assoc gratefully acknowledges the major sponsor of this section. McIntosh McPhillamy & Co. Solicitors. ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE:

These awards are to encourage and reward our youth for their interest and involvement in local and national agricultural issues, the Royal Bathurst Show and the Show movement generally. WHO CAN ENTER?

Applicants must be: • Permanent Residents of Australia, residing in NSW • Able to spend time at Royal Bathurst Show 8th to 10th April

2016. • Able to demonstrate a desire to become actively involved

in local Shows and become ambassador for Shows HOW TO ENTER:

• Submit detailed Resume with the entry form attached (focusing on your rural and community achievements)

• Include a covering letter as to why you would like to be a Young Rural Achiever

• Include a recent photograph • List 2 or 3 Referees (or References) who can be contacted

(one only from educational institution) • Include Recommendations and Testimonials from

educational institutions, employers, colleagues, community groups etc.

JUDGING CRITERIA WILL INCLUDE:

• Personal presentation and promptness • Written entry and Resume • Interview including verbal skills • Interests in community projects, shows, agricultural

interests • Knowledge of both local and general rural issues • Background in rural or country town interests AWARDS WILL BE:

Each qualifying entrant will receive:

• A Royal Bathurst Show Certificate of Achievement presented by the Bathurst AH&P Association.

1st in each class will receive $50, 2nd $30 and 3rd $20 sponsored by McIntosh McPhillamy & Co. Solicitors. • Overall winner will become ROYAL BATHURST SHOW

McINTOSH McPHILLAMY & Co, RURAL ACHIEVER OF

2016 and will be a Show Ambassador for 12 months, assisting with the Award programme at 2017 Show.

RESPONSIBILITY AT THE SHOW:

Each qualifying entrant will be required to Steward at the Show. • NB: This will not preclude in any way entrants exhibiting at the Show or assisting with exhibition. In this case prior approval is required and entrants must show evidence of that participation throughout the Show

S501: JUNIORS 1 12 TO 14 Years Boys (as at 26/2/16), 2 12 TO 14 Years Girls (as at 26/2/16),

JUNIOR CHAMPION YOUNG RURAL ACHIEVER,

S502: INTERMEDIATE 4 15 to 16 Years Boys (as at 26/2/16), 5 15 to 16 Years Girls (as at 26/2/16),

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION YOUNG RURAL ACHIEVER,

S503: SENIOR 7 17 to 19 Years (as at 26/2/16),

SENIOR CHAMPION YOUNG RURAL ACHIEVER,

S504: OPEN 9 19 to 28 Years (as at 26/2/16),

CHAMPION YOUNG RURAL ACHIEVER, Kilmarnock - Boyd Perpetual Trophy - Sponsored by Kilmarnock

S505: LITERATURE ENTRIES CLOSE: 5:00 pm Friday 26th February 2016 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: Saturday 9th April 2016 ENTRY FEE: $0:00 Sponsor: The Bathurst A H & P Assoc gratefully acknowledges the major sponsor of this section. McIntosh McPhillamy & Co. Solicitors. HEAD STEWARD: Paula Elbourne All Enquiries to Show Office: 6331 3175

admin@bathurstshow.com.au

These awards are to encourage and reward our youth for

their understanding of agricultural issues and their interest, knowledge and involvement in the Royal Bathurst Show and the Show movement generally.

LITERATURE - SHORT STORIES

Entrants will be judged on articles submitted prior to the Show. 500 to 1000 words.

FICTION: work capturing imaginary, theoretical and creative themes and concepts relating agricultural, horticultural, pastoral and primary industries.

NON-FICTION: work based on fact, demonstrating knowledge of industry related concepts in agriculture, horticultural, pastoral and associated production industries. WHO CAN ENTER?

Applicants must be: • Residents of NSW • Aged under 28 years as at 26th February 2016 • Able to spend time at Royal Bathurst Show

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JUDGING CRITERIA

Applicants will include the ability to: • Demonstrate knowledge of agriculture, horticulture, the

environment and rural and local issues. AWARDS WILL BE:

Each qualifying entrant will receive: • A Royal Bathurst Show Certificate of Achievement

presented by the Bathurst AH&P Association. • 1st in each section will receive $50 sponsored by: McIntosh McPhillamy & Co Solicitors.

11 School Student - Years 7 to 9 (as at 26/2/16)

FICTION 12 School Student – Years 7 to 9 (as at 26/2/16)

NON-FICTION 13 School Student - Years 10 to 12 (as at 26/2/16)

FICTION 14 School Student – Years 10 to 12 (as at 26/2/16)

NON-FICTION 15 Non School Student under 28 Years (as at 26/2/16)

FICTION 16 Non School Student under 28 Years (as at 26/2/16)

NON-FICTION

S506: PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE ENTRIES CLOSE: 5:00 pm Friday 26th February 2016 HEAD STEWARD: Paula Elbourne All enquiries to Show Office: 6331 3175 Entries may be submitted by both individuals or as a group (e.g. a class). Students may submit a project as their own entry or participate in a group project. ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE:

• These sections are open to all primary school aged individuals and groups in the Bathurst Region who have a learning project underway whether through school or not with relevance to themes of Agriculture, Horticulture or Pastoral endeavor.

• Entrants are invited to present information about a special project (for example the creation of a large basket of "autumn" produce harvested from the school vegetable garden by the students), relevant to the Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral theme.

• If submitted as groups two student representatives are to be appointed by each school who will write a one page report on their school's project and submit the report and several photographs.

• If submitted as an individual project, there will be a single page report on the project written and submitted by the entrant, and a presentation given to the judges.

• All projects submitted will be displayed in a pavilion at the Bathurst Show with similar projects, with ribbons and certificates for the best overall exhibit in this section awarded, as well as other prizes and certificates determined by the judges.

JUDGING CRITERIA WILL INCLUDE:

• Presentation and promptness of the representatives who report on the project to the judges.

• Written Project Report. • Relevance and innovation shown in the project. • Inclusion of theme of agricultural, horticultural and

pastoral development

AWARDS WILL BE:

Each qualifying entrant will receive: • A Royal Bathurst Show Certificate of Achievement

presented by the Bathurst AH&P Association • 1st in each section will receive donated prizes

17 Primary School Age Literature 18 Primary School Age Project Report 19 Primary School Age Presentation 20 Primary School Age Model/ Project CHAMPION PRIMARY SCHOOL RURAL ACHIEVERS