What’s the RAS Rural Achiever Award? The RAS Rural Achiever Award is a state-wide leadership program run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW to recognise future young leaders who are working hard to make a significant contribution to their local community and to rural Australia. The Award aims to acknowledge the achievements of young people (20 – 29 years of age) in primary industry and rural communities.
The program promotes and facilitates unique agricultural industry networking opportunities with rural leaders and other likeminded individuals through RAS and ASC connections and functions during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. This heightens the opportunity for the recipients to become future leaders in primary industry or the rural community.
The recipients are given additional opportunities throughout the year such as representing NSW at the National Rural Ambassador Award, and the chance to partake in an exchange program to the Royal Adelaide Show.
What’s in it for you? Eight Rural Achievers are selected to attend a seven day program at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (all expenses paid). All Eight participants receive:
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 Thomas Cook & 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.
Extensive seven-day program of events during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Itinerary includes function at Government House, stewarding, behind-the-scenes look at the Show, dinners with respected agricultural industry leaders and much more.
Contact For more information on the RAS Rural Achiever Award contact the RAS on 02 9704 1160 or ruralachiever@rasnsw.com.au.