The RAS is committed to engaging, educating and mentoring young people in agriculture through competitions and events with the aim to reinforce their passion for the industry and long-term association with the RAS.
Promoting Future Leaders
The RAS Rural Achiever Competition is a state-wide leadership program run by the RAS to recognise young leaders (20-30 years of age) who are working hard to make a significant contribution to their local community, show society and Australian agriculture.
The program facilitates valuable agricultural industry networking opportunities during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Through this unique and esteemed platform, participants are enabled to further develop their leadership skills, create important connections, and promote the work they are doing within their area of country NSW.
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Early September 2026
Entries Open
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OCT 21, 2026
Entries Close
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NOVEMBER 2026
Online Interviews
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December 2026
Award Recipients announced
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17th - 24th March 2027
2027 Sydney Royal Easter Show Scheduled Days
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Tuesday 23rd March 2027
Winner Announced
Entries Open
Conditions and Guidelines
What's in it for you?
Eight Rural Achievers are selected to receive an extensive eight-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, plus:
- 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 R.M.Williams & 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.








