THE Oberon Showgirl committee is pleased to support the five entrants in the 2015 Oberon Miss Showgirl competition.
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The competition aims to find a young woman to act as an ambassador for rural NSW, with the role involving many official and informal duties.
It is not a beauty pageant.
Most importantly, the showgirls must have a genuine interest in, and knowledge of, rural NSW. The competition encourages an awareness of rural women’s contribution and involvement in both local communities and rural NSW as a whole.
Twenty young ladies entered the first showgirl competition in 1962.
The competition plays a significant role in the overall development of rural youth within this country and boasts incredible support from entrants, sponsors and organisers.
Sponsorship at a state level is worth more than $40,000 in cash and prizes, which does not take into account local show competitions.
Each year the achievement level is heightened and broadened.
The contestants meet other young women from rural NSW and gain a great insight and personal development through this very rare experience.
The winner for the Oberon Showgirl 2015 will be announced at the Oberon Golf Club on Friday, February 13 at a buffet dinner starting at 6.30pm.
Eighteen-year-old Alanah Bailey says she entered the Oberon Showgirl competition to gain lifestyle experiences and to promote Oberon as a perfect rural town.
Alanah completed her Higher School Certificate at Oberon High School in 2014, and has been accepted to do a double degree in teaching at university.
Alanah is taking a year off university to do 12 months with the Australian Army – she is waiting to hear back to see if she has been accepted.
Alanah enjoys reading and singing and loves to play netball and soccer.
O’CONNELL girl Georgina Simcock is in her second year at Charles Sturt University at Wagga studying veterinary science.
Georgina, aged 19, loves the rural lifestyle and would like to specialise in larger stock once she has completed her degree.
“I love to deal with horses and cattle and my intentions are to return to the Central West of NSW when I finish university.”
Georgina’s hobbies are horse riding, cattle showing, running, reading and netball. She said she entered the Oberon Showgirl competition because she believes the show movement is extremely important in reminding Australians of the importance of agriculture.
KATE Whalan has lived on the family farm at Edith all her life and loves the rural lifestyle.
Kate, 18, has just finished her Higher School Certificate at Oberon High School and will study veterinary technology at university at Wagga.
In the meantime, Kate is working as a pharmacist assistant and waitressing at a local cafe to save money for university.
Kate loves to spend time with family and friends and enjoys reading, cooking and sport.
She said she entered the competition as she has admired other contestants in past years and she wants to bring youthful ideas to the Oberon Show Society.
SHANNON Fisher, aged 18, has just finished her Higher School Certificate and will start university at Charles Sturt in March.
Shannon will study exercise and sports science.
“I am very active and love all sports. I play hockey, touch football and girls’ league tag football,” she said.
Shannon loves meeting and talking to new people.
“I was a finalist at state level at the Country Women’s Association Public Speaking competition.
“I love meeting new people and exploring new places. I am looking forward to travelling the world once I finish my degree.”
She would like to see youth get more involved in the Oberon Show.
TANISHA Miller completed her Higher School Certificate at MacKillop College in Bathurst in 2014.
The 18-year-old has been accepted into Charles Sturt University and will start her K-12 teaching degree in March this year.
Tanisha enjoys hockey and is currently playing girls’ league tag.
Tanisha has spent many hours volunteering at hospitality events through MacKillop College and through the local rugby league club.
She said she entered the competition to gain more confidence through public speaking and she will volunteer her time to representing rural Oberon through the Oberon Show Society.