Transform your future with RAS

By Zoe McMaugh

Sep 20, 2024

Applications are now open for the RAS Rural Achiever Award.

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is inviting passionate and visionary young rural leaders to make a life-changing investment in their future by applying for the prestigious RAS Rural Achiever Award.

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With applications now open, the statewide leadership program aims to recognise young people aged 20-29, whose past and present contributions to rural and regional communities distinguish them as outstanding and inspiring leaders of the future.

Launched in 1989, the program will offer eight finalists a share in $17,000 worth of prize money, as well as an all-expenses paid, eight-day program behind the scenes of the iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show.

At the show they will participate in invaluable networking opportunities with industry leaders and policy makers, attend official functions, and develop their leadership skills.

Finalists for the 2025 program will be selected through an interview process, with the winner announced at the conclusion of the Sydney Royal Easter Show program.

The NSW Rural Achiever will then represent NSW at the National Rural Ambassador awards.

Applications for the RAS Rural Achiever Scholarship will close this Friday, September 20, with the finalists announced in December 2024.

For more information or to apply for the RAS Rural Achiever Award, go to the competitions section at www.rasnsw.com.au.

By Zoe McMaugh

Senior journalist