Agriculture
30 October, 2025
Prizewinners from the great Boort Show
A list of award winners at this month's 137th annual show
Poultry
Rhode Island Red Male: Ollie Toose 1 Gunyado Poultry 2. Rhode Island Red Female: Gunyado Poultry 1 Ollie Toose 2. Sussex Male: Georgia Haw 1. Australorp Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Australorp Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. Malay Game Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Malay Game Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. Aussie Game Male: Gunyado Poultry 1 Jade Sandor 2. Aussie Game Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. AOV Standard Heavy Male: Gunyado Poultry 1 Luke Boyd 2. AOV Standard Heavy Female: Luke Boyd 1. Ancona Male: Jade Sandor 1. OEG Pile Female: Chloe Brown 1. AOV Standard Light Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. Best Backyard Pair of Hens: Luke Boyd 1. Indian Game AC Female: Chloe Brown 1. Modern Game Black Red Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Modern Game Black Red Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. Modern Game Any Colour Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Modern Game Any Colour Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. OEG Black Red L/Leg Male: Jade Sandor 1. OEG Clay, Wheaton, Patridge, L/Leg Female: Jade Sandor 1. OEG Duckwing Male: Gunyado Poultry 1 Jade Sandor 2. OEG Brown Red Male: Chloe Brown 1. OEG AOC Male: Gunyado Poultry 1 Chloe Brown 2. OEG AOC Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. AOV Hard Feather Bantam Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Australorp AC Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Australorp AC: Gunyado Poultry 1. Ancona Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Ancona Female: Jade Sandor 1. Pekin Male: Gunyado Poultry 1. Pekin Female: Gunyado Poultry 1. Khaki Campbell Male: Jade Sandor 1 Jade Sandor 2. AOV Waterfowl Male: Gunyado Poultry 1 Chloe Brown 2. AOV Waterfowl Female: Gunyado Poultry 1 Chloe Brown 2.
Farm Produce and Vegetables
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Martin Dankwort
Best arranged collection of farm produce: Martin Dankwort 1. 6 Brown Chook Eggs: William Chalmers 1 Georgia Haw 2. Best 5 Lemons: Paul Haw 1 Isaac Verley-Knight 2. Any unscheduled fruit: Darai Puttasri 2. 3 Oranges & 3 Lemons: Abby Potter 1 Isaac Verley-Knight 2. Rhubarb, 1 bunch: Paul Haw 1. Best Silver Beet, 1 bunch: Paul Haw 1. 3-6 Herbs: Martin Dankwort 1 Carrie Byrne 2. Any other vegetable: Johno Vernon 1 Sienna Adams 2.
Cereals
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Beau Kane
Sheaf of growing wheat in head, dry farming: Beau Kane 1 Harry Wilson 2. Sheaf of growing wheat in head, irrigated: Beau Kane 1 Eva Perryman 2. Sheaf of growing barley, dry farming: Beau Kane 1 Josh Rothacker 2. Sheaf of growing barley, irrigated: Ash Gawne 1 Olivia Perryman 2. Sheaf of growing Canola: Beau Kane 1 Nuttal Kids 2.
Cookery
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Tanya Buchanan
Decorated Novelty Cake: Anna Lanyon 1 Molly Meadows 2. Sponge Sandwich: Roma Cain 1 Michelle Edwards 2. Chocolate Cake with plain icing: Molly Meadows 1 Alena Edwards 2. Plain Scones: Tanya Buchanan 1 Kim Potter 2. Hedgehog Cake: Tanya Buchanan 1 Kelly Henderson 2. Yoyos: Suzanne Pattison 1 Owen Rule 2. Rum Balls: Emily Henderson 1 Anthony Parker 2. Plate of uncooked slices: Brenton Henderson 1 Sherryn O’Flaherty 2. Plate of cooked slices: Lea Parker 1. Muffins (not savoury): Molly Meadows 1. Decorated cupcakes: Kelly Henderson 1 Molly Meadows 2. AWW Children’s Birthday Cake: Molly Meadows 1 Laci Streader 2. NDAS Comp Anzacs: Owen Rule 1 Kaylie Edwards 2. NDAS Comp Chocolate Mud Cake: Michelle Edwards 1. VAS Comp Carrot Cake: Maddy Lanyon 1 Lea Parker 2. Junior Boiled Fruit Cake: Sienna Adams 1 Alice Marsh 2.
Jams, Jellies and Sauces
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Vikki Couper
Any berry jam: Vikki Couper 1. Strawberry Jam: Vikki Couper 1 Lea Parker 2. Marmalade- any variety: Di Walsh 1. Any jam not scheduled: Di Walsh 1 Di Walsh 2. Any variety of jelly: Di Walsh 2. Bottle of Tomato Sauce: Merryn Rees 1 Kim Streak 2. Bottle of Sauce not scheduled: Anthony Parker 1 Kim Potter 2. Jar of Tomato Relish: Connor McNally 1 Kim Potter 2. Jar of Chutney- any variety: Di Walsh 1 Michelle Edwards 2. Bottle of cordial any variety: Lea Parker 1 Di Walsh 2. Jar of pickles- any variety: Di Walsh 1 Di Walsh 2. Lemon Butter: Leonie Gudgeon 1 Michelle Edwards 2. Microwave Lemon Butter: Sharon Wright 1 Vikki Couper 2. Boiled salad dressing: Vikki Couper 1 Lea Parker 2.
Needlework
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Merryn Rees
Article Cross Stitch: Thelma Moresi 1 Zoe Jackson 2. Any article made by a person 70 years and over: Glenyce Whykes 1 Irene Bartels 2. Article of child’s wear: Kerry Buchanan 1 Irene Bartels 2. Any crochet article or garment: Gaye Sim 1 Janine Harvey 2. Pincushion: Desiree Leersen 1 Anna Lanyon 2. Knitted or crochet toy: Gaye Sim 1 Natalie Spark 2. Crochet accessory: Gaye Sim 1 Gayle Zanker 2. Baby’s matinee jacket: Gaye Sim 1 Claire Joules 2. Knee Rug- any medium: Merryn Rees 1 Gaye Sim 2. Tea cosy: Merryn Rees 1 Gayle Zanker 2. Set of matching accessories: Merryn Rees 1 Janine Harvey 2. NDAS Crochet Article: Merryn Rees 1 Gaye Sim 2. NDAS Handknitted article: Gaye Sim 1.
Flowers
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Val Henderson
Highly Commended - Suzanne Pattison
Cut flowers: Irene Bartels 1. Collection of flowering shrubs: Thelma Moresi 1 Ros Gawne 2. Collection of Marguerites: Martin Danwort 1. Stem of Bearded Iris: Kim Potter 1. One stem of flower: Suzanne Pattison 1 Kim Potter 2. Collection of Ranunculi: Isabelle Moon 1 Emma Moon 2. Collection of Australian Natives: Georgia Haw 1 Sharon Wright 2. Collection of Nasturtiums: Irene Bartels 1. Collection of Geraniums: Thelma Moresi 1 Janine Harvey 2. Three stems of Geranium: Carmel Allison 1 Thelma Moresi 2. Collection of Pansies: Narelle Vernon 1. One stem of flowering shrub: Irene Bartels 1 Irene Bartels 2. Collection of Freesias: Margaret Allison 1. Collection of Flowers- in one colour, 3 varieties in one container: Irene Bartels 1. Spike of any Orchid: Sandra Poyner 1. Three distinct flowers: Thelma Moresi 1. Display of any variety of flower: Narelle Vernon 1 Kim Potter 2. One Rose of any colour: Sienna Boyd 1 Brooke Chamberlain 2. Three full bloom roses: Sienna Boyd 1 Carmel Allison 2. One variety rose, 3 stages: Kim Potter 1 Sienna Boyd 2. Single rose any colour: Sienna Boyd 1. One stem yellow rose: Carmel Allison 1 Kim Potter 2. One stem pink rose: Emma Moon 1 Carmel Allison 2. One stem white rose: Kim Potter 1. One stem rose unspecified: Emma Moon 1. Container of Fern: Irene Bartels 1 Irene Bartels 2. Container of indoor plant not scheduled: Suzanne Pattison 1 Suzanne Pattison 2. Succulent or cactus in novelty container: Sandra Poyner 1 Emma Moon 2. Crested succulent or cactus: Sandra Poyner 1. Succulent or cactus – small: Sandra Poyner 1 Emma Moon 2. Succulent or cactus – large: Sandra Poyner 1 Carmel Allison 2. Floating flowers in bowl: Thelma Moresi 1 Brooke Chamberlain 2. Look, NO flowers: Claire Butler 1 Sandra Poyner 2. Daintiest miniature arrangement: Janine Harvey 1 Narelle Vernon 2. As I like it: Val Henderson 1 Khristine McIntosh 2. Arrangement using foliage and succulents: Emma Moon 1 Sandra Poyner 2. Arrangement of blooms in any one shade: Emma Moon 1. Table centre arrangement: Sandra Poyner 1. Christmas arrangement, any material: Narelle Vernon 1 Emma Moon 2. Australian Native arrangement: Georgia Haw 1. Arrangement of 3 different geraniums, foliage and flowers: Claire Butler 1. Living Boot: Suzanne Pattison 1. Afternoon Tea Tray: Narelle Vernon 1.
Patchwork
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Karen Rothacker
Wall hanging: Gayle Smith 1. Article, machine pieced and quilted by entrant, over 160cm: Karen Rothacker 1 Karen Rothacker 2. Article, machine pieced and quilted by entrant, over 160cm: Gayle Smith 1. Combination technique article: Narelle Vernon 1. Two person quilt: Sharon Wright - Wendy Gammill 1 Sharon Wright - Wendy Gammill 2. Miniature Quilt: Gayle Smith 1. Article of patchwork- Novice: Zoe Jackson 1 Olivia Burke 2.
Creative Crafts
Most Outstanding Exhibit - Byron Thompson
Highly Commended - Marceline Foot
Most original/attractive article of craftwork: Jacqui Dierickx 1 Janine Harvey 2. Framed picture: Claire Butler 1 Jacqui Dierickx 2. Unframed picture: Jacqui Dierickx 1 Claire Butler 2. Adult colouring in: Jacqui Dierickx 1 Janine Harvey 2. Handmade toy: Kerry Buchanan 1 Janine Harvey 2. Contemporary art: Jessica McClelland 1 Jacqui Dierickx 2. Decorated household item: Janine Harvey 1 Janine Harvey 2. Woodwork: Jacqui Dierickx 1. Hand beaded jewellery: Janine Harvey 1. Recycled or upcycled item: Sienna Adams 1 Janine Harvey 2. Article of macrame: Jacqui Dierickx 1 Kim Streak 2. Item suitable for a seasonal or celebratory theme: Janine Harvey 1 Jacqui Dierickx 2. Any article not scheduled: Kerry Buchanan 1 Jen Paynter 2. NDAS Comp: One article of craft or hobby (men only): Bryon Thompson 1 Rick Loader 2. NDAS Comp Handmade Greeting Card: Janine Harvey 1 Jacqui Dierickx 2. NDAS One person’s work- 3 items: Janine Harvey 1 Jacqui Dierickx 2.
School Children - Preschool
Four decorated Marie Biscuits: Molly Sutton 1 Arya Brooks 2. 2D Art piece- drawing/colouring/painting/collage: Percy Tomamichel Herb Tomamichel 2. 3D Sculpture ‘My favourite farm animal’: Arya Brooks 1 Emma Chalmers 2. Sock puppet: Harlow Adams 1 Emma Chalmers 2. Decorated disposable plate: Audrey Hatcher 1 Arya Brooks 2.
Junior (Prep- 2)
Most Outstanding Exhibit Junior - Macks Kane
Hedgehog slice: Sienna Adams 1 Juliette Lanyon 2. Chocolate packet cake: Sienna Adams 1 Angus Viergever 2. Four decorated patty cakes: Emma Sutton 1. 6 Rum balls- any variety: Violet Verley Knight 1 Daisy O’Flaherty 2. Arrangement of flowers: Archie Viergever 1 Sienna Adams 2. Hobby exhibit- LEGO scene: Patrick Joules 1 Isabelle Moon 2. Hobby exhibit- LEGO object: Xander Train 1 Archie Viergever 2. Hobby exhibit- “A wonderland” on icecream container lid: Sienna Adams 1. Any 2D painting: Bethany Lanyon 1 Sienna Adams 2. Any 2D drawing: Noureen Mubarak 1 Emma Sutton 2. Any 2D mixed media: Juliette Lanyon 1 Izzy Rowe 2. Woollen pom pom: Isabelle Moon 1 Charlotte Moon 2. Craft article: Macks Kane 1 Sienna Adams 2. Growing plant in novelty container: Charlotte Moon 1 Isabelle Moon 2. NDAS Comp 3 decorated Marie biscuits: Emma Sutton 1 Violet Verley Knight 2. NDAS Comp Orange Cake, uniced: Sienna Adams 2.
Middle (Year 3 & 4)
Most Outstanding Exhibit Middle
Whyatt Brooks
Hedgehog slice: Mae McNally 1. Chocolate packet cake: Keira Henderson 1. Four decorated patty cakes: Isabelle Osborne 1. Decorated cake: Keira Henderson 1. 6 rum balls- any variety: Whyatt Brooks 1 Keira Henderson 2. Edible necklace: Keira Henderson 1. Arrangement of flowers: Mae McNally 1 Keira Henderson 2. Decorated vase- any medium: Keira Henderson 1. Hobby exhibit- LEGO scene: Whyatt Brooks 1 Ilah Penny 2. Hobby exhibit- LEGO object: Whyatt Brooks 1. Any 2D painting: Isabel Crilly 1 Mae McNally 2. Any 2D drawing: Keira Henderson 1 Tyler Stringer 2. Any 2D mixed media: Levi Melville 1 Keira Henderson 2. Craft article: Nadia Kane 1. Knitted or crocheted item: Claire Joules 1 Isabel Crilly 2. Growing plant in novelty container: Keira Henderson 1 Whyatt Brooks 2. NDAS Comp 3 decorated Marie biscuits: Keira Henderson 1 Kylah Bird 2. NDAS Comp Plate of 3 decorated cupcakes: Keira Henderson 1.
Senior (Year 5 & 6)
Most Outstanding Exhibit Senior
Alisha Henderson
Yo-yos: Zoey Gooding 1. Hedgehog slice: Hannah Talbot 1 Alisha Henderson 2. Four decorated patty cakes: Becky Stringer 1. Decorated cake: Alisha Henderson 1 Lucy Lanyon 2. Scones (6): Ava Davidson Train 1 Zoey Gooding 2. 6 rum balls- any variety: Zali Leversha 1 Marceline Foot 2. Arrangement of flowers: Carrie Byrne 1 Lucy Lanyon 2. Decorated vase- any medium: Marceline Foot 1. Hobby exhibit- LEGO scene: Scarlett Crilly 1 Ava Davidson Train 2. Hobby exhibit- LEGO object: Summer Nuttall 1. Any 2D painting: Tazma Toby 1 Zoey Gooding 2. Any 2D drawing: Pranvi Sharma 1 Wafa Mubarak 2. Any 2D mixed media: Zoey Gooding 1 Alisha Henderson 2. Woollen pom pom: Hannah Talbot 1. Craft article: Zali Leversha 1 Marceline Foot 2. Knitted or crocheted item: Carrie Byrne 1 Hannah Talbot 2. Article of needlework: Marceline Foot 1. NDAS Comp 3 decorated Marie biscuits: Kylah Bird 1 Zoey Gooding 2. NDAS Comp Chocolate Cake: Ava Davidson Train 1. NDAS Comp 4 Anzacs: Ava Davidson Train 1 Alisha Henderson 2. NDAS Comp Orange Cake, uniced: Zoey Gooding 1 Ava Davidson Train 2. NDAS Comp Plate of 3 decorated cupcakes: Alisha Henderson 1 Zoey Gooding 2.
Secondary (Year 7-12)
Most Outstanding Exhibit Secondary
Natalie Spark
Hedgehog cake: Emily Henderson 1 Alice Marsh 2. Muffins (6) any variety: Victoria Lanyon 1 Hayley Stringer 2. Yo-yos: Laci Streader 1 Indie Gooding 2. Chocolate cake iced and decorated: Victoria Lanyon 1 Bridget Perryman 2. Four pieces of uncooked slice: Alice Marsh 1. Scones (6): Indie Gooding 1 Xavier Bramley 2. Decorated Cupcakes (3 identical): Samuel McClelland 1 Pearl Muller 2. Orange cake (oblong tin, orange icing): Indie Gooding 1. Tea cake (cinnamon/sugar top): Monique Bozinovski 1 Xavier Bramley 2. 6 rum balls- any variety: Lydia Keath 1 Emily Henderson 2. Craft article: Hayley Stringer 1. Craft article- knitted or crocheted item: Natalie Spark 1. Macrame article: Anna Lanyon 1 Jason Wright 2. Pin cushion: Charlotte Junor 1 Natalie Hall 2. Table runner: Alice Marsh 1. Any 2D painting: Lydia Keath 1 Emily Henderson 2. Any 2D drawing: Lydia Keath 1. Any 2D mixed media: Emily Henderson 1. Hobby construction exhibit (LEGO, Technic/Meccano etc): Victoria Lanyon 1. NDAS Comp 4 Anzacs: Emily Henderson 1 Laci Streader 2. NDAS Comp Chocolate Cake: Laci Streader 1 Emily Henderson 2. NDAS Comp Orange Cake, uniced: Emily Henderson 1 Laci Streader 2. NDAS Comp Cushion: Alice Marsh 1. VAS Junior Carrot and Sultana muffins: Emily Henderson 1.
Amity Writing Competition
Foundation: Bethany Lanyon 1 Hugh Johnston 2. Years ½: Emma Sutton 1 Ada Smith 2. Years 3/4: Isabel Crilly 1 Keira Henderson 2. Years 5/6: Layla Hare 1 Alisha Henderson 2. Years 7-9: Angel Vincy Sinu 1 Desiree Leersen 2.
Colouring
Preschool-Foundation: Hugh Johnston 1. Year 1-3: Keria Henderson 1. Year 4-6: Marcie Foot 1. Year 7-10: Cleo Velleley 1.
Photography
Most Outstanding Exhibits
Junior - Beau Kane
Secondary - Oliver Streak
Open - Kerry McFarlane
VAS Junior (under 18) Architecture: Ivy Streek 1 Beau Kane 2. VAS Senior Architecture: Claire Butler 1 Norbert Hermann 2.
Prep to Year 6 - My Pet: Sebastian Hermann 1 Elke Hermann 2. Nature: Beau Kane 1 Ava Davidson-Train 2. Fun: Beau Kane 1 Marceline Foot 2. Farming: Beau Kane 1.
Under 17 - Sunset/Sunrise: Dempsey Lee 1 Oliver Streek 2. Country life: Oliver Streek 1 Isabella Coleman 2. Food: Sophie Barraclough 1 Sophie Barraclough 2. Family or friends: Beau Kane 1 Dempsey Lee 2. Oops, epic fail!: Bethany Coleman 1. Environmental subject: Ivy Streak 1 Isabella Coleman 2.
Open - Landscape: Kerry McFarlane 1 Kerry McFarlane 2. Portrait: Claire Butler 1. Local subject: Kevin Walton 1 Nikki Barraclough 2. Person/people at work: Kerry McFarlane 1 Nikki Barraclough 2. Water reflection: Kerry McFarlane 1 Brooke Chamberlain 2. Flower blossom: Kerry McFarlane 1 Claire Butler 2. Sunset/Sunrise: Kevin Walton 1 Kevin Walton 2. Agriculture: Kerry McFarlane 1 Norbert Hermann 2. From a drone: Kerry McFarlane 1 Kerry McFarlane 2. Environmental subject: Kerry McFarlane 1 Kevin Walton 2.
Antiques and Collectibles
Most Outstanding Exhibit -Varlea McClelland
Cup, Saucer and Plate: Sharon Pickering 1 Sandra Poyner 2. Souvenir tea towel: Sandra Poyner 1 Margaret Allison 2. Vase- any type: Carmel Allison 1 Jacqui Dierickx 2. Barbie Doll: Margaret Allison 1 Margaret Allison 2. Teddy bear: Sandra Poyner 1 Jacqui Dierickx 2. Child’s tea set: Margaret Allison 1 BHD Op Shop 2. Boort postcard- mounted: Sandra Poyner 1 Sandra Poyner 2. Local historical image: Madeleine Scott 1 Sandra Poyner 2. Collection of 6 Australian coins: Jacqui Dierickx 1 Sandra Poyner 2. Glass storage jar: Margaret Allison 1 Marceline Foot 2. Item of enamelware: Elaine Everall 1 Alan Everall 2. Milk jug: Sandra Poyner 1 Gail Armstrong 2. Item of silverware cutlery: Varlea McClelland 1 Margaret Allison 2. Locket- any type: Sandra Poyner 1 Margaret Allison 2. Lolly tin: Sandra Poyner 1 Marceline Foot 2. Walking stick: Varlea McClelland 1 Sandra Poyner 2. Length measure: Sandra Poyner 1 Gayle Smith 2. Pair of blade shears: Margaret Allison 1. Small cast iron item: Sandra Poyner 1 Margaret Allison 2.
Shearing
Wool Handler - Novice: Briony Williams 1 Moana Broughton 2 Kasey Griffiths 3. Senior: Layla Maguire 1 Anna Lowe 2 Moana Broughton 3. Open: Marlene Whittle 1 Anne-Maree Kahukura 2 Meghan Creasey 3.
Sports Shear - Novice: Ryan Stewart 1 Mathew Martin 2 Gus Gould 3. Intermediate: Cameron Chalmers 1 Matthew Ladson 2 Sam Whinfield 3. Senior: Jonathan Smith 1 Anthony Free 2 Joseph Knoll 3. Open: Nathan Doyle 1 John Fitt 2 Phillip Edwards 3 Jake Sullivan 4. Local Champion: Anthony Free 1 Cameron Chalmers 2 Sam Whinfield 3.
Speed Shear - Novice: Alvin Santamari 1 Mathew Martin 2 Khan Crowe 3. Intermediate: Nature Karatau 1 George Anthony 2 James Barty 3. Open: Sam Mackrell 1 Dale Crowe 2 Jaidyn Druitt 3.