The Queensland Shows Awards serve to recognise excellence in the agricultural show movement and are initiative of the Next Generation Committee.
About The Awards...
Established in 2016, as an initiative of the Queensland Ag Shows Next Generation Committee, the Queensland Shows Awards recognise excellence and innovation in the Agricultural Show movement. The QSAs serve to acknowledge the contributions of the grassroots volunteers that bring together Shows within Qld and aim to celebrate the tireless efforts that embody the values of the Agricultural Show movement. They encourage teams and individuals to innovate and maintain their commitment to achieving excellence. The awards are a superb opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate with our peers.
2022 Winners will be announced at the Queensland Shows Awards Dinner on Saturday 19th March 2022 in Cairns to be held in conjunction with the 2022 Qld Ag Shows Annual General Meeting. (Tickets available from Jan 1, 2022 – More info shortly)
Category Overviews
Outstanding Individual Contribution
This award aims to acknowledge individuals who have made a significant outstanding contribution or achievement within one of Queensland’s 129 Agricultural Show societies. They may have made a significant contribution during a 2021 Show or over a number of years in the capacity of a Chief Steward/Steward, exhibitor, organising volunteer or committee member etc, or to have assisted in an outstanding way through the development or organisation/running of a new or existing competition, secured considerable sponsorship or grant opportunities, or acted in a major role within the Show society that deserves recognition.
A Winner and Runner Up will be awarded in 2022.
Emerging Leader
This award acknowledges an individual aged between 18 and 35 who has, through their attitude and efforts within at least one of Queensland’s 129 Agricultural Show societies, demonstrated they are an emerging leader in the movement. Their work may have been to assist individuals or groups, or to develop competitions or programs to help the society and/or their community. For example, they might be a Steward, livestock donor, an organising volunteer, event marketer or executive member.
The nominee should have made a significant voluntary contribution to the benefit of the affiliated Show society.
The nominee must be between the ages of 18 and 35 inclusive as at date of nomination and have been a member of a Qld Ag Shows affiliated Show for at least 12 months.
A Winner and Runner Up will be awarded in 2022.
Best Innovation in A Local Event
This award is for innovation in a local event hosted by a Queensland Ag Shows affiliated show society. The award aims to not only celebrate the innovation, but those that helped to spearhead its organisation and development. The ‘innovation’ could include anything from a new entertainment item to innovative social media campaigns, data gathering and registration services, COVID-19 adaptations or any other innovation that has taken a local event experience to the next level.
The innovation must have occurred during the previous 12 months.
A Winner and Runner Up will be awarded in 2022.
How To Enter?
Easy as 1..2..3..
1. Complete the details in the appropriate nomination form within the Nomination Pack document in full.
Click here for Nomination form (Print & Scan or complete electronically within PDF and return)
2. Attach a maximum 1000-word submission outlining an overview of the nominee and addressing specific selection criteria as set out in the nomination form.
3. Include a high-resolution photograph of the Nominee (at least 1MB) in the submission email for use in marketing/media.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no interview process.
Nominees will be judged on the quality of the submission.
Questions? Queries? Please contact Next Gen at nextgen@qldaghows.com.au
Thank you to our long-time supporter Sandstream Toowoomba for donating the beautiful
etched glass trophies each year
Past Winners
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION
Year | Name | Show Society |
2021 | Eric ‘Snow’ Green | Taroom Show |
2020 | Katherine Raymont | Gatton Show |
2019 | Allan Denning | Pittsworth Show |
2018 | Steve Hancock | Mitchell Show |
2017 | Carissa Hallinan | Tara Show |
2016 | Jessica Wild | Maleny Show |
EMERGING LEADER
Year | Name | Show Society |
2021 TIE | Bec Skene Melinda Wright | Pittsworth Show Fraser Coast Show |
2020 | Amy Palmer | Cunnamulla Show |
2019 | Jack Murphy | Pittsworth Show |
2018 | Stacey Heidenriech | Emerald Show |
2017 | Sarah Schultz | Mudgeeraba Show |
2016 | Christie McLennan | Taroom Show |
BEST INNOVATION IN A LOCAL EVENT
Year | Show Society | Event |
2021 | Pittsworth Show | Cook The Crop |
2020 | Dayboro Show | Agri Ed Pavilion & Kids Zone |
2019 | Dirranbandi Show | Paul Kelly & Friends Concert |
2018 | Gatton Show | Qld Dairy Showcase |
2017 | Wandoan Show | WAGS |
2016 | Sunshine Coast Show |
