Alyvia Slade has been named Cowra Spring Show's 2025 Young Woman and will represent Cowra at the Young Woman Zone Final in early 2026.
Having relocated from the Central Coast six years ago, Alyvia said she has fallen in love with Cowra.
“I just love the community and the closeness of the country,” she said.
“Everyone knows everyone - even if they don’t, they know of you, and they’ll help you in any way they can.”
She has had a long connection to the region and our agricultural shows as her family show horses, Alyvia riding ring events and dressage, and they have spent many show seasons here for the local show circuit.
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Our Rural Achiever in 2022, Alyvia was also eager to enter the Young Woman competition this year.
She's looking forward to the Cowra Show this Friday and Saturday, with a special feature in today’s edition celebrating all that’s happening at this year’s event.
Shows, of course, are a great expression of community and a time for people to get together - Alyvia would love to encourage everyone to come out and be part of this weekend's Show as there really is something for everyone.
Not just in the entertainment sphere, but also when it comes to making entries as that really does add to your day.
"Entries are open for all the arts and crafts and baking - come out, participate," Aylvia said.
Alyvia is studying teaching while working as an SLSO at Mulyan Public School, she also works at the Cowra Bowling Club.
As Cowra’s Young Woman, Alyvia hopes to encourage more young people to consider the opportunities in agricultural careers - and to highlight inclusion for children with special needs.
“I want to focus on youth, especially youth in agriculture,” she said.
“Coming from the Central Coast to the country, I’ve realised there’s so much potential in agricultural careers and industries.”
Through social media she extended “a huge thank you to the Cowra Show Society Inc for hosting a wonderful evening to celebrate the opening of the Show.”
Congratulations are also extended to our Rural Achiever Kiaya Blackmore, who we look forward to featuring in next week's edition.
