Entries now open for:

2026 Young Woman and Junior Showgirl

Nominations are invited from young ladies to represent the Bega A P & H Society Inc in the ‘The Land’ Sydney Royal Young Woman Competition.

Bega Show Society is seeking young women for their 2026 Young Woman competition (age 18-25 years) and Junior Showgirl competition (age 13-17 years).

For further information or to nominate, please contact Marie Smith 0408 619 188 or email secretary@begashow.org.au by Saturday 8th November 2025, with judging at Bega Showground Saturday 22nd November 2025.

The Competition aims to find a young female Ambassador for rural NSW and the agricultural show movement. It is open to women aged 18 – 25 years, residing in New South Wales.

What’s in it for you?

At the local level:

  • Become an ambassador for the Far South Coast National Show, Bega
  • Become involved and participate in the Show
  • Represent Bega at the Zone 3 Young Woman Final (Saturday 28thFebruary 2026 @ Gunning)
  • Learn new skills and build your professional development

At the State final:

  • Opportunity for personal development, and the chance to make great contacts and network with other young women from rural NSW.
  • A share in the prize money, kindly provided by The Land, the RAS of NSW and the ASC of NSW
  • An all-expenses paid, behind-the-scenes experience at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
  • Seven days accommodation at Sydney Olympic Park
  • Opportunity to be selected for the Woolworths Agricultural Business Scholarship Program.