16/05/2026
Congratulations to our President Robert Hain on his nomination for the AgShows NSW Rising Star Award.
Recognising his leadership, dedication and work to Ag Shows across NSW, including the Cooma Show.
Celebrating the next generation of agricultural show leaders ⭐🌾
AgShows NSW is proud to congratulate the nominees for the 2026 Rising Star Award.
This award recognises emerging and mid-career leaders who are making a meaningful contribution to the agricultural show movement through initiative, leadership, fresh ideas and practical action within their show societies, communities and regions.
These individuals represent the future of our agricultural shows, bringing energy, passion and innovation to ensure our shows continue to grow and thrive for generations to come.
Congratulations to our nominees:
• Emelia Stokehill – Boorowa
• Imogen Clarke – Nowra
• Arabela Whitby – Leeton
• Kate Stinson – Picton
• Emma Adams – Cessnock
• Charlie Coddington – Bribbaree
• Katy Armson-Graham – Castle Hill
• Robert Hain – Cooma
• Katherine Wong – Luddenham
• Heather Walker – Grenfell
Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to strengthening the agricultural show movement across New South Wales. We look forward to seeing the impact you continue to make in the years ahead 👏