The Glen Innes Agricultural Show was awarded a “blue ribbon” in State Parliament on Wednesday, with Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall singing praises of the work of volunteers.
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Mr Marshall made a Private Member’s Statement commending volunteers at the show and entrants for the 35 judged sections.
“Agricultural shows are a great way to highlight the strength and identity of a region. Through showing produce, arts and crafts, music and food of Glen Innes, thousands of travellers will have a greater appreciation for the town and region.”
The Committee has almost a hundred members working to organise events and entertainment, as well as steward and judge dozens of different categories of agricultural talent.
Mr Marshall says he’s continually impressed by their dedication.
“Each and every member of the committee is a vital part of the Show – I only wish I could have mentioned them all by name,” Mr Marshall said.
“In a time when many committees are struggling to attract members, it’s a testament to the strength of the Glen Innes community that so many people work to make it a reality”
This year, Mr Marshall toured His Excellency the Governor David Hurley through the show. Governor Hurley entered honey from his official Sydney residence in the show, taking home a ‘Highly Commended’ award.
Through the Private Member’s statement, the work of the show volunteers will be preserved in perpetuity in Hansard. Mr Marshall said it was a small way of saying thanks for their hours of hard work.
“I have no doubt that the show will continue growing and going from strength to strength. In 25 or 50 years, new committee members will be able to go back and see how their predecessors went,” Mr Marshall said.
“Perhaps they’ll even have grown in number and wonder how they made do with just 95!”