Canowindra Showgirl Kristy White described her experience as a finalist at the Sydney Royal Easter Show as amazing and would encourage others to become involved.
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The 2013 Miss Canowindra Showgirl title holder thanked her community for their support, saying all she wanted to do was represent her town as best as she could.
Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson described her performance as "impressive" and "strong".
After a gruelling day of interviews and judging, it was Bega's Brodie Chester that was announced the winner, taking home a $10,000 cash prize and the coveted title of 2014 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl.
Second place was Sally Newton (Walgett) and third, Sarah Clift.
Celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the competition, the weekend's Showgirl presentation was one of great tradition and prestige.
In 1962, 20 young ladies entered the very first Showgirl Competition, an event that now boasts over 500 entrants with more than 120 regional Show societies participating in the esteemed contest.
Despite the long history of the competition, the judging criterion has endured the test of time.
The 16 Showgirls finalists were assessed on their confidence, ambition and life goals, personality, general knowledge, rural knowledge, presentation and speech.
Since winning the local title last year, Ms White has spearheaded a project to help raise funds for the restoration of the historic sheep shed at the Canowindra Showground.
