Nixon to make her mark

• Emily Nixon is this year’s Scottsdale Show Ambassador. 

By Taylor Clyne
November 09, 2022

Pipers Rivers’ Emily Nixon will be the face of the Scottsdale Show this weekend, stepping into the role of ambassador naturally with her love of the Dorset agricultural region.

The 25-year-old has been working behind the scenes with the show committee and Rural Youth for the past few years and said she was excited to see the show come to life again after a three year hiatus due to Covid.

“I grew up attending the show, riding at the show and loving all aspects of it so I’m excited to be promoting the whole program this weekend,” she said.

Miss Nixon was approached by the committee to take on the role and is looking forward to also participating in the State Show Ambassador competition on the Saturday.

“What I love most about the show is the variety of people who attend and what it brings to a small community like this.

“I love seeing kids who have never been in a tractor before have a go and ask lots of questions.

“Dorset has a rich rural history that I think is celebrated at events like this, everyone pitches in and puts their best foot forward for the industry.”

Miss Nixon said she is working hard to get a Dorset Rural Youth branch back up and running.

“I guess my main message for people wanting to be involved in this is that you don’t have to have a big farm to be apart of the ag world.

“We are trying to reduce that stigma. There is an open door no matter what your background is, whether you want to get your hands dirty or help the person getting their hands dirty there is something for you,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend and will wear my sash and title with pride for the Dorset community.”

The Show Ambassador represents the grassroots of a good country show and it’s exciting to see all Tasmanian representatives at the state final this weekend.

The entrants will go through a vigorous interview process before the winner is announced.

Local Ellen Simons will be the steward for this competition.

The Show Ambassador is kindly sponsored by Bridestowe Lavender Farm.