Narrabri Young Woman competition entries now open

Narrabri Show’s Young Woman competition season is upon us, and the Narrabri Show Society is excited to receive all nominations for Narrabri’s most brilliant young ladies to put their best boot forward and experience the exciting opportunities that the competition has to offer.

Former Narrabri Young Woman winner and Sydney Royal Easter Show finalist Samantha Coppin is a teacher at Narrabri High School, and this year’s “Young Woman show manager,” and cannot wait to receive and mentor this year’s contestants.

“Everyone thinks of this as a competition, and that the girls need to be confident and impressive before entering it,” said Ms Coppin.

“But in fact, the point is to enter, to take the opportunity to build on your skills, flex your social skills, and boost your confidence.

“We will teach you things like public speaking and introduce you to other remarkable young women who are going through the competition together, it’s such a great experience in a country town.”

Ms Coppin had plenty to say about her own experience as Narrabri’s Young Woman, but what stood out for her most, was the confidence she gained to get involved in the community, step out of her comfort zone, and say yes to new opportunities.

This year, she was invited to attend the Sydney Royal Easter Show stewarding cattle, which was her favourite rotation in the year she attended as a Young Woman competitor.

“I never thought two years ago that I would be standing in the ring with an Italian cattle judge from the Swiss Alps, being asked which Brown Swiss cow I liked the best and picking the senior champion – in the pouring rain,” said Ms Coppin.

Last year the competition saw four seniors and seven juniors go through the competition process.

After submissions close this Saturday, applicants will be invited to attend a luncheon and interview segment on April 20, where they will meet other girls and answer fun questions from the judges.

Narrabri High School’s Caitlin Evans signed up and even coerced her best friend Anna Stuart to enter with her.

“I heard a lot about the competition and entered because it’s a great way to improve my public speaking skills, meet more people, and get more involved with the show and representing my town,” she said.

Caitlin wants to meet more people in the agriculture sector and has plans to become an agronomist.

She is also excited to flex her debating skills and get involved in the running of the show, especially the cattle exhibits, for which she already has experience parading cattle and participating in junior judging through NHS.

On the April 24, the official Young Women competitors will attend the Sponsors and Stewards celebration night for a cocktail and networking evening at The Exchange.

Ms Coppin is also proud of last year’s Senior Young Woman Winner, Millie Bruce who went on to join Narrabri Rotaract, becoming their public image chair, and help to host trivia nights.

“She has really come out of her shell, especially with past Show Women Georgie Haire and Bec Cope’s guidance,” whom Ms Coppin also thanked for the mentorship she received in her Show Women Sydney Easter Show experience.

“I have to say thank you to our sponsors and community members who helped us run this competition, and of course to my mum Rhonda,” said Ms Coppin.

The winner of the Narrabri Young Woman competition will be announced on the weekend of the Narrabri Show.

This year will also feature a mullet competition, judged on three different phases: hair, quality and grooming, and stage presence where entrants will complete “Aussie bloke tasks” and all proceeds raised in collaboration with Narrabri Rotaract club will go to the Black Dog Institute in solidarity for their Mullets for Mental Health fundraiser.

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