Meet the 2026 Maleny Showgirl & Rural Ambassador participants — inspiring young leaders in agriculture, community and youth development across the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

2026 Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Participants

May 5, 2026

Meet the next generation of leaders, advocates and changemakers.

This year’s Showgirl & Rural Ambassador participants are already making their mark — in agriculture, education, sport and community.

Maleny Show Society is proud to introduce Alexandra Haslam as a participant in the 2026 Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Awards.

A dedicated Year 11 student at Maleny State High School, Alexandra is already building a strong foundation for her future career in education through TAFE studies and practical school-based placements. Alongside her academic pursuits, she has demonstrated outstanding commitment to agriculture and equestrian sport, competing in pony club, dressage, and local agricultural shows.

Alexandra’s community involvement is extensive. She is an active member of Maleny Pony Club, Interact Club, and Trailblazers, and has represented her region in the Lions Youth of the Year competition. She has also volunteered with Rotary for several years, contributing to local events and initiatives.

Driven by a passion for youth engagement, Alexandra hopes to use the Showgirl platform to encourage young people to step into leadership roles and sustain the future of local shows and community events.

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ACD Electrical
Apex Club of Maleny
David Lowden Tree Services
Ed Lawley Constructions
Kate Woolston
Legacy Properties
Lions Club of Maleny
Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate

Maleny Chamber of Commerce
Maleny Coach Lines
Maleny Dairies
Maleny & District Poultry Club
Maleny Garden Club
Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies
Maleny Historical Village
Maleny Pony Club

Maleny State High School
Maleny Veterinary Services
Márshâ Fotografie
Men's Shed
Obi Pasture Co.
Ross Hopper Enterprises
Rotary Club of Maleny
Sayer Civil
Showmen’s Guild

Traditional Maintenance
Travis, Ellenor & Riley Sayer
Visit Maleny
Wild’s Livestock Transport
Williams Family Homes

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Australian Brumby Association
K&S Barbers
Barry Family Butchery
Beerwah Feed Barn
Beerwah Small Engines
Big Country Campout 2027
Bill Hankinson Memorial – Marlene Hankinson & Family
Boxsells Real Estate
Bryce Family
Busy Needles
C & J Boorer
Concept IT
Country Capital News Tamworth
Cr. Winston and Mrs Helen Johnston
Custom Curtains and Shade
D & R Burnett
Divine Miniature Horse Stud
E Tincknell
Easton Lawyers
Emro Products
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Giddy & Grace
Greg Grant
Gympie Muster 2027
H & P Gilmour-Walsh
Imelda’s Shoes
Judi Coey Optometry
K & R Webster
K Hankinson
K Howard
Kate Brandon
Kate Woolston
Kewpie Stockfeed
Kevin Newton
L & G Newton
L Hassall
L Kennedy
Laurie Wild Memorial – Corkin Family
Ledger Family
Luke Brown Films
Luke Ray Films
Maleny Auto Spares
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Maleny Food Co
Maleny Garden Club
Maleny Jewellers
Maleny Plumbing
Maleny QCWA
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Maleny Senior Citizens
Maleny Service Centre
Maleny Trail Riders Club
Maleny Vet Services
Maple Street Meats
Mick Nash
Monica & Fraser & John Skerman
Music 2 Media
Nellies Creative Hair
Nyssa Ray Recording
Owens Family
PB Show Horses
PNT Graphics
Queensland Country Bank
R & D Middlecoat
R & J Hankinson

R & U Ralph
Range Hardware
Richard Breeds Photography
Roar Country Clothing
Same Side Equestrian
Sandale Saddlery
Sapling Textiles
Scott’s Rural Services – Scott CorkinSeasons IGA
Sharon and Andrew Schofield Maleny Co-op
S & P Fitzgibbon
Spelling Gully Grazing
TAG Rural Fencing
Tamworth Country Music Fest 2027
The Soapbar
Wild Water
Wilds Livestock Transport
Williams Family Homes
Witta Cork Farmstays
Woods Family
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