Next Gen Ribbon

What is the Next Gen Ribbon?

The ASC of NSW Next Gen Ribbon is a green broad ribbon printed with our logo and motto to award as a Youth Contribution Award at NSW Agricultural Shows. Show Societies are welcome to nominate someone within their show family between the ages of 18 to 35 who displays excellence in contribution and dedication to their show.

The ribbons aim to encourage further youth engagement, contribution and excellence and will be presented by the ASC of NSW Next Generation Group Delegate or one of our committee members at your show. We have allowed for one ribbon per show in NSW each year. To find your local Delegate visit our Committee page or get in touch via info@ascnextgen.com.au

Recipients are acknowledged through our Social Media, and a sample are listed below to showcase the diverse range of youth celebrated, and their respective contributions to the show movement. Congratulations to all ribbon recipients!

Previous Ribbon Recipients

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Sophie Clift of Gunnedah Show Society (right) with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 14 Delegate Bec Cope.

SOPHIE CLIFT, GUNNEDAH

Sophie was recognised by the Gunnedah Show Society for her continued contributions over the years. Sophie is a committee member, a publicity officer, assists with running the show canteen, helps in the bar and secretary's office, and is a horse steward. Sophie competes in a number of sections across the show and was the 2017 Gunnedah Showgirl. She is a diligent participant at all show working bees!

Sophie (right) is pictured with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 14 Delegate Bec Cope.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Jayden Robinson of Dunedoo Show Society (right) with ASC of NSW Next Generation President Bianca Williams.

JAYDEN ROBINSON, DUNDEDOO

Jayden was recognised by the Dundedoo Show Society for his work in organising the Dundedoo Show speed shear. He runs it himself and finds all the necessary help to make it happen. The show society are very thankful as it takes a weight off them to know it will be there and be successful. In 2020, there were 40 shearers, some travelling up to a couple of hours to vie for the cash.

Jayden (right) is pictured with ASC of NSW Next Generation President Bianca Williams.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Reece Webster of Bathurst Royal Show (right) with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 11 Delegate Geena Purcell.

REECE WEBSTER, BATHURST

Reece was recognised by the Bathurst A H & P Association for his dedication to the show movement through the young judges competitions across the state and also to his local show. Reece is one of their youngest show councillors and the Chief Steward for the Prime Lamb Section at the Bathurst Royal Show. Reece breeds and shows his own Suffolk sheep through his stud, Lindean Suffolks. Congratulations Reece!

Reece (right) is pictured with then ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 11 Delegate Geena Purcell.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Mason Newton of Bonalbo Show Society (right) with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 1 Delegate Alice Magner.

MASON NEWTON, BONALBO

Mason was recognised by the Bonalbo Show Society for being involved since Primary School, and always helping out at working bees prior to events. He has been involved in setting up on the showgrounds before the show, assisting in different sections on show day, and pulling down and cleaning up following the show. For the Dog Trials and Campdraft, Mason has helped out in the cattle yards, moving cattle to different areas, and loading and unloading the cattle trucks.

Mason (right) is pictured with then ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 1 Delegate Alice Magner.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Rachael Bendall of Condobolin P A H & I Association (left) with ASC of NSW Next Generation Secretary Heather Earney, and Lyndsey Douglas.

RACHAEL BENDALL, CONDOBOLIN

Rachael was recognised by the Condobolin P A H & I Association for stepping up above and beyond during 2019 in which was her first year of involvement with the Condobolin Show. Congratulations to Rachael on her hard work!

Rachael (left) is pictured with then ASC of NSW Next Generation Secretary Heather Earney, and Honorary Life Member of the Condobolin P A H & I Association Lyndsey Douglas.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Jacob Heard of Wagga Wagga Show Society (centre) with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 8 Delegate Joe Murphy, Doug Millward, and ASC of NSW Next Generation General Committee Member Tobie Payne.

JACOB HEARD, WAGGA WAGGA

Jacob was recognised by the Wagga Wagga Show Society for his contribution to the local Next Gen Subcommittee of the Wagga Wagga Show. Jacob is currently studying Agricultural Business at CSU and is originally from a sheep farm in Meredith, Victoria. Jacob joined Next Gen after moving to CSU and was instrumental in organising the 2019 Wagga Show Quickshear including sourcing sheep, equipment and sponsors.

Jacob (centre) is pictured with then ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 8 Delegate Joe Murphy, Honorary Life Member of the Wagga Wagga Show Society Doug Millward, and ASC of NSW Next Generation General Committee Member Tobie Payne.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Neve Watkin of Hay Show Society (left) with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate Tim Green.

NEVE WATKIN, HAY

Neve was recognised by the Hay Show Society for her continued involvement since being named the 2018 Hay Showgirl. She has taken over running of the showgirl program and managed to get two applicants for the 2019 program! Neve is a very positive person and completes all jobs with a smile.

Neve (left) is pictured with then ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate Tim Green.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Sarah Kemp and Tyler Austin of Merriwa Springtime Show (centre) with Reece Hancock (far right) who worked alongside them, and ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 3 Delegate Sarah Gattera.

SARAH KEMP & TYLER AUSTIN, MERRIWA

Sarah and Tyler were recognised by the Merriwa Springtime Show for their contribution and tireless work as Vice Presidents. They have revived the poultry competition of the show, and also secured a RAS Foundation grant to update the poultry pens and infrastructure.

Sarah and Tyler (with ribbons) are pictured with Reece Hancock (far right) who worked alongside them, and ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 3 Delegate Sarah Gattera.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Kelly Hyder (centre) with Hillston Show Society President Peter Brettschneider and ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate Aimee Snowden.

KELLY HYDER, HILLSTON

Kelly was recognised by the Hillston Show Society for her ongoing support and efforts in running the Hillston Show. Kelly has been competing in Gymkhanas from a young age and has helped her family run the Hillston Show Gymkhana fun ring for many years. In 2015, Kelly took over the running of this event and does a fantastic job! She also created a Tug-a-war event and began a Farmers Challenge. Both are a big hit with both participants and the crowd!

Kelly (centre) is pictured with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate Aimee Snowden, and Hillston Show Society President Peter Brettschneider. Photo courtesy of the Hillston-Ivanhoe Spectator.

Recipient of a Youth Contribution Ribbon Renee Paine of Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society (right) with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate Aimee Snowden.

RENEE PAINE, BERRIGAN

Renee was recognised by the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society for her continued dedication and initiatives. Renee has served on the Berrigan Show Society committee since 2015 and currently services as Co-Vice President. She has brought a number of new activities to the show including the Pet Parade, Fun Ring and the Kids Zone ensuring free activities are available throughout out the day for children.

Renee (right) is pictured with ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate Aimee Snowden.

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