AgShows NSW has announced the finalists ahead of its annual Excellence Awards this month.
And there is one from Grenfell.
Grace Eppelstun-Magner joins 18 other nominees in line for the prestigious Living Legend Award
The awards aim to recognise ag show champions, from inspiring living legends and bright rising stars to the trailblazers driving innovation in events and technology, and those demonstrating remarkable resilience.
"Your dedication and passion are what make the show movement so strong," AgShows NSW wrote to its nominees in its May newsletter.
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"These nominations reflect the heart of our show community - celebrating tradition, embracing change, and leading with purpose."
Grace Eppelstun-Magner has been involved in the Grenfell Show Society in different ways for many years, but has been an active contributor on the committee since 2016.
Not even moving to the Northern Rivers three years ago has slowed down her contributions to the Grenfell Show, where currently works on coordinating sponsorship, the Show website, social media and the Show schedule remotely.
"II feel very fortunate that I can support the Grenfell Show in a different capacity where I can be twelve hours away and still do my bit," she said.
Ms Eppelstun-Magner said while it is nice to be recognised but you don't join a volunteer organisation for the recognition.
"You don't do it for the recognition, you do it for that sense that the committee or organisation that you're part of, that you're volunteering, with is making a positive difference in the community," she said.
With the Show being Grenfell's longest running event, Ms Eppelstun-Magner said they have a lot to offer in the committee, with a priority over the last few years that as soon as anyone is through the gate at the Show, they have free family entertainment on offer.
With a long history with the Grenfell Show, Ms Eppelstun-Magner said she has been really fortunate about what she's experienced through the show and it hasn't been a hard decision to stay involved.
"It's still an incredible event."
The 2025 AgShows NSW Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner will take place on Saturday, 21 June at the Armidale Ex-Services Club.
Here the NSW show community will celebrate the winners of the Rising Star, Living Legend, Innovation – Event/Project, Innovation - Technology and Resilience Awards.
