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Young rural ambassadors commended

Young rural ambassadors commended

SA Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Michael O’Brien has congratulated William Denholm from Kapunda on being named Young Rural Ambassador of the year.

The Rural Ambassador award aims to highlight the importance of youth in rural South Australia, and in particular, the agricultural show movement.

“The award provides a great opportunity to give young people a forum to express their views through education and experience and develop closer links with primary industries in South Australia,” Mr O’Brien said.

“I was very impressed with the high calibre of the finalists.

“These awards help to identify and encourage enthusiastic, skilful, industrious and unselfish young people.”

Mr O’Brien said the State Government was a proud sponsor of the awards.

“The Rann Labor Government recognises the value of nurturing leadership in rural communities,” Mr O’Brien said.

“It’s important to encourage and cultivate the future leaders of our great state.”

William, 19, is currently studying a Bachelor of Agriculture and wants to work in agronomy after finishing his degree. He is a training officer for the Kapunda CFS and has been the convenor of the pet section at the Kapunda Show for six years.
Runner-up in the award, Cherie Johnson from Keith, is also 19.

Cherie is currently studying her first year in a Bachelor of Business and Farm Management at Marcus Oldham College in Geelong, Victoria. She is a part of her local youth group in Keith, ACE, which recently started up a cinema in the town.