THE 2013 MISS MUDGEE SHOWGIRL COMPETITION

There are many misconceptions about the Miss Mudgee Showgirl Competition. It is not a beauty pageant, nor is it an IQ test. The Miss Mudgee Showgirl competition aims to find a representative for local rural communities that will uphold the position with the most respect.

Since 1962 when the competition began, the judging criterion has not changed in the course of 49 years. Young ladies who enter the competition are to be aged between 18 and 25 years, they are to be a permanent resident of Australia and have lived or worked in NSW for at least three months.

The entrants are judged on personality (20 points), confidence (10 points), ambitions and goals (10 points), general knowledge of their local community, Australia and worldwide (15 points), rural knowledge in general, of their local community and their Show Society (15 points), personal presentation in style, grooming and deportment (10 points), dictation and speech (10 points), and an on-stage interview (10 points). The RAS and the ASC (the presenters of the competition) believe that these skills and values have not diminished in society.

As the winner is required to act as an ambassador, they are required to possess all above criteria as well as meet a variety of new people and exchange intellectually around their own district. A quality ‘local’ showgirl has strong family ties in the community as well as a personal, educational or business association.

In entering the competition, the participants meet other young ladies with similar interests, gain beneficial knowledge and invaluable experience. The process offers personal development to everyone involved at each stage.

There are three stages in the competition: Local, Zone and Sydney Royal (entire NSW). The winner of each local Show Society proceeds to the Zone Finals Judging where only two or three girls are chosen to compete at the Sydney Royal.

 

A WORD FROM
MUDGEE SHOWGIRL 2012

In February 2012 I was elected Miss Mudgee Showgirl 2012; a couple of weeks later I was competing in the second stage of the competition at the Zone Finals in Lithgow. At this event I was selected as one of the lucky ladies to compete at the Royal Easter in The Land Sydney Showgirl Competition held in April 2012. The state finalist showgirls are treated as VIP going behind the scenes meeting the incredibly committed volunteer staff who come from around Australia each year for the Royal Easter Show, the very passionate exhibitors and experience the best views of the main arena from a host of cocktail and formal functions held at the showgrounds.

The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition in April 2012 celebrated 50 years of the showgirl competition, with an anniversary ball commemorating the event where generations of showgirl competitors were brought together to recount and share experiences. While a long standing tradition the value to each competitor of the competition remains consistent; each showgirl entrant from the Sydney state final can attest to the personal development, knowledge and friendships gained from the program. My experience was no different I enjoyed wonderful company gaining insight into the Royal Agricultural Society and Agricultural Societies Council, and while I was not a placegetter at the competition my six days spent in Sydney created memories and friendship to last forever.

The 2013 Mudgee Show represents the end to my year as Miss Mudgee Showgirl; this is an experience I have thoroughly enjoyed. To the Mudgee Show Society Committee and 2011 Showgirl Bianca Stanford, I thank-you for all your support throughout the year. I would encourage all young ladies with a passion for their local community and rural Australia to take part in the showgirl competition.

Tara Stokes
Mudgee Show Girl 2012

PAST WINNERS

1994 Show Society President A.W. Cox with 1994 Miss Mudgee Showgirl Emma Kearins (left) and 1993 Miss National Showgirl Sarah Wilson (right)
1985 Miss Mudgee Showgirl Jenny Birchall (left)
and 1986 Miiss Mudgee Showgirl Leanne Ferguson (right)
Do you have what it takes to be the next Mudgee Showgirl?

If you are between 18 and 25 years of age and would like to take part in this fabulous competition please contact the Secretary or come to our next show and chat to some of the entrants for first hand experience!



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