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While there was a great turn out for the 2021 Emerald Show, there was a lack of entrants in one of its most important categories.
The 2021 Emerald Showgirl, Jessica Wilson, 18, said she was the only entrant for the showgirl and rural ambassador program.
“It was a little tough to see, but I understand with everything that’s been going on,” she said.
Ms Wilson said she planned to use the next year to raise awareness with the hope of getting more young people involved.
“Not many people understand what being a showgirl is about but over the next 12 months I want to focus on spreading the word and encouraging other young people to get involved,” she said.
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An etiquette course is being held in Emerald for teenagers and adults.
The Central Highland Agricultural Show societies applied for a grant with Central Highlands Regional Council for the high-quality course run by the Australian School of Etiquette.
The course is tailored towards young people in the region who are interested in being show representatives.
Participants do not have to become a Showgirl or Rural Ambassador however the course would equip them with the skills and confidence to do so. Zarife Hardy and student Wynona Davies during deportment classes. Photo Jeremy Piper
“As a show society we have looked at what we can do to support our community and get them involved,” Emerald Show Society Showgirl and Rural Ambassador steward Kylee Matthews said.