RAS Rural Achiever Award
The RAS is committed to engaging, educating and mentoring young people in agriculture through competitions and events with the aim to reinforce their passion for the industry and long-term association with the RAS.
Promoting Future Leaders
The RAS Rural Achiever Competition is a state-wide leadership program run by the RAS to recognise young leaders (20-30 years of age) who are working hard to make a significant contribution to their local community, show society and Australian agriculture.
The program facilitates valuable agricultural industry networking opportunities during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Through this unique and esteemed platform, participants are enabled to further develop their leadership skills, create important connections, and promote the work they are doing within their area of country NSW.
Additional opportunities throughout the year include representing NSW at the National Rural Ambassador Award and the chance to partake in the unique exchange program to the Royal Adelaide Show.
The RAS Rural Achiever Award not only highlights the hard work and passion of these young leaders but also inspires the next generation to continue advancing rural Australia.
What’s in it for you?
Eight Rural Achievers are selected to receive an extensive eight-day program of events during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Itinerary includes a function at Government House, stewarding, behind-the-scenes look at the Show, dinners with respected agricultural industry leaders, plus:
A share in $17,000 prize money
A unique and extensive variety of networking opportunities with agricultural industry leaders and delegates.
A uniform provided by R.M.Williams & RAS embroidered Akubra
Complimentary 1 year RAS membership
Personalised Mentor Program with RAS representative for duration of 1 year.
Professional development sessions lead by respected industry professionals.
