Ms Wood said it was a privilege to be representing the community in the annual competition.  

“I am really excited and especially to be representing Armidale in this competition,” Ms Wood said. 

“It is also an awesome opportunity to meet other like minded women and get to know them.” 

After being selected as Armidale’s delegate by a panel of judges, Ms Wood attended the Polish Works Standout Showgirl Retreat in Glen Innes last month.

She said there were a lot of elements that influenced her decision to throw her hat in the ring for The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition.

“It was an opportunity to get involved in the community, and give back and make a difference,” Ms Wood said. 

“It is important for getting the youth involved and excited about the show.”

Ms Wood will go head-to-head against other showgirls from zone four  at Armidale Showground with the aim to secure spot in the final state championships at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The competition will include an interview with a judging panel, luncheon and a black tie event with an on-stage interview in the evening.

Ms Wood said the competition was an opportunity to highlight the agricultural industry. “To get to Sydney would be quite amazing but we will have to wait and see what happens on Saturday,” she said. 

“I grew up on a property so agriculture is part of my life and I think people don’t quite know goes on so this is an opportunity to educate spread the word about the industry.”

The 21-year-old, who has graduated with a Bachelor in Marketing and Agribusiness at the University of New England, said she hoped to raise the profile of the show.

“I hope I can encourage other young women to take this opportunity to put themselves forward for their local Showgirl,” she said. 

“It’s really big picture of what we are doing as a way of getting involved in the community.

For more information about The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition, visit agshowsnsw.org.au.