Ingrid O'Ryan was presented with the top sash at the Canowindra Show on Saturday.

Ten young women had entered the competition and were judged after attending a cocktail party, undertaking show responsibilities like sashing section winners and having interviews with the judging panel.

Ingrid said country shows were a great opportunity for people to come together and build community spirit.

"I wanted to be involved for the experience, and to represent Canowindra if I was successful," she said.

"Now it's a bit scary and nerve-racking though."

Ingrid will represent Canowindra at the regional showgirl finals in Bathurst next February.

She is taking a year off after she finishes school and intends to spend three months volunteering in Kenya.

For the first time this year a Junior Showgirl was also named from a field of four entrants.

Canowindra High School year 10 student Andrea Davis took the title and said the competition was more difficult than she expected, but also lots of fun.