2023 Bendigo Bank Hay Show Results
Mum Ellie Booth with runner-up in the Spring Chicken category Tom Clancy, Tahnee Wagstaff with Daughter Lacie, Tarryn Connor with Brock Hyde and Ali Costas with winner, Teaylah.
Images: The Riverine Grazier/Tertia Butcher.
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HAY SHOW YOUNG WOMAN – Emma Johnston. Runner up - Ally Costas.
RAS Medallion Award - Mike Cannon for his work in the horse rings and the general support in all areas of the Hay Show.
BEERS & SALAMIS. Beer. Judge’s Choice. 1 Darren McCartney – Dark Ale 2 Michael Hyde – XXXX Dark Clone. Salami Judge’s choice. 1 Ray Stewart 2 Matt Smith. People’s Choice
PRODUCE FROM HOME. Most Successful Exhibitor Geoff Chapman. Best Exhibit Mariah Watkin. VEGETABLES: One Cabbage 1 Cas Hooke; One bunch Silver Beet (6 leaves) 1 Cas Hooke 2 Mischelle Schiller. FRUIT: Three Mandarines 1 Jo Schade 2 Mischelle Schiller; Three Naval Oranges 1 Geoff Chapman 2 Nicky Edwards; Three Oranges any variety Mischelle Schiller, 2 Maynard Family; Citrus not mentioned 1&2 Geoff Chapman; Three Grapefruit 1 Jim Bisset 2 Mischelle Schiller; Three Lemons 1 Mischelle Schiller 2 Felicity Maynard; Three Limes 1 Anne Milliken 2 Nicky Edwards; Biggest, Ugliest Fruit 1 Maynard Family; MISCELLANEOUS Six Hen Eggs, white shell 1 Geoff Chapman 2 Jack Hooke; Six Hen Eggs, brown shell 1 Geoff Chapman 2 Brock Hyde; Six Eggs AOV 1 Jack Hooke; Mixed Bunch or Pot of Herbs 1 Cas Hooke 2 Mark Harrison; Six Spring Onions 1 Mariah Watkin 2 St Mary’s Primary School.
HORTICULTURE. Most Successful Exhibitor Felicity Maynard. Champion Bloom Mariah Watkin. Six Pansies 1 Jim Bisset; One Cut Azalea 1 Joy Shea 2 Jo Schade; One Specimen of Daffodil 1&2 Shirley Hajek; One Cut Geranium 1 Jim Bisset 2 Mark Harrison; Three Cuts Geranium 1 Ruby Plant 2 Tracey Headon; One Red Camelia 1 Felicity Maynard 2 Denise Hyde; One Pink Camelia 1&2 Felicity Maynard; One White Camelia 1 Felicity Maynard; One Variegated Camelia 1 Denise Hyde; One Bulb, Corn or Rhizome not mentioned 1 Mariah Watkin 2 Tracey Headon; One Cut Native Shrub 1 Tracey Headon 2 Shirley Hajek; One Cut Flowering Shrub 1&2 Jo Schade.
KID’S HORTICULTURE. Most Successful Exhibitor Ruby Plant. YEARS 3-6 Collection of Mixed Flowers 1 Ruby Plant 2 Maeve Harrison; Necklace of any Garden Material 1 Ruby Plant; Miniature Garden on Plate 1 Ruby Plant; Novelty from Garden Material 1 Ruby Plant; CHILD NOT AT SCHOOL Decorated Hat or Cap 1 Ariana Meads 2 Zoya Shahzad; Container of Mixed Flowers 1 Chloe Payne Eq 2 Darcy & Phoebe Milliken & Pre-School Dingoes. FAMILY CHALLENGE. Scarecrow 1 Hicks Moat Family 2 Ruby Plant HC Garner Family.
FLORAL ART. Arrangement using Camelias 1 Felicity Maynard; Waterwise Arrangement 1 Tracey Headon; Flower arrangement – Spring Theme Felicity Maynard; Artificial Arrangement 1 Mark Harrison.
POT PLANTS. Most Outstanding Kel Bradley – Bonsai. One Foliage Plant 1 Shirley Hajek 2 Nicky Edwards; One Plant in Bloom 1 Shirley Hajek 2 Margie McClelland; One Cactus or Succulent in Pot 1&2 Robyn Toner; Collection of Succulents in one container 1 Robyn Toner 2 Ruby Plant; Collection of Flowering Plants in one container Robyn Vickery; Bonsai 1 Kel Bradley.
HANDKNIT & CROCHET. MOST OUTSTANDING ARTICLE Kay Gibbs – Crochet Blanket. Adult Pullover or Cardigan 1 Carly Harrison 2 Ann Fordham; Child’s Pullover or Cardigan 1 Jo Schade; Scarf, Cap, Beret or Hat 1&2 Judy Whitteron; Knitting Miscellaneous 1 Carly Harrison 2 Anne Milliken. Tea Cosy or Pot Holder 1 Marg Fayle; Knitting by Senior Citizen 1&2 Judy Whitteron. Baby Blanket 1 Carly Harrison; Any Article by Senior Citizen 1 Kay Gibbs 2 Susan Bradley; Crochet Toy 1 Natalie Johnston 2 Keeley Emms; Crochet Blanket 1 Kay Gibbs 2 Susan Bradley; Scarf/shawl 1 Carly Harrison. KID’S SECTION. Anything knitted or crocheted 1 Josie Crossley.
NEEDLEWORK. MOST SUCCESSFUL - Shirley Hajek, MOST OUTSTANDING – James Englefield. Machine Sewing. Article not mentioned 1 Shirley Hajek; FANCY WORK. Example of Cross Stitch – Framed 1 James Englefield 2 Dana Mueller; Example of Cross Stitch – Unframed 1 Dana Mueller; Any Hand Embroidery – not mentioned 1 Shirley Hajek 2 Michelle Dedlefs; PATCHWORK OR APPLIQUE. Patchwork Quilt – Machine worked 1 Shirley Hajek 2 Felicity Maynard; Article by Senior Citizen 1 Shirley Hajek
HANDICRAFT. TAPESTRY. Longstitch or Tapestry 1&2 Anna Altun; DOLLS & TOYS. Animal – any medium or style 1 Shirley Hajek; MISCELLANEOUS. Diamond Art 1&2 Leanne Congdon; SCRAPBOOKING. Traditional – 0nly paper. Marg Myers; Innovative – any embellishment allowed Marg Myer; KID’s SCRAPBOOKING 1 Zoya Shahza
KID’S HANDICRAFT. Most Successful Exhibitor – Zoya Shahzad. Most Outstanding Piece - Taylor Hicks Moat. Pre-school to Kinder Under 5. Creative Handicraft 1&2 Zoe McCormick; Years 1&2. Creative Handicraft – Hands 1 Zoya Shahzad 2 Ariana Meads; Spoons 1 Felisha Azmir 2 Krishi Patel; Dragonfly 1 Zoya Shahzad 2 Felisha Azmir; Guides – Special 1 Felisha Azmir 2 Zoya Shahzad; Guides- Bags 1 Krishi Patel 2 Zoya Shahzad; Guides – Skeletons 1 Zoya Shahzad 2 Krishi Patel; Guides – Owls 1 Ariana Meads 2 Zoya Shahzad; Guides – Mosiac 1 Pypa Foggo 2 Zoya Shahzad; 3F – Guides 1 Felisha Azmir 2 Krishi Patel; Guides – Elephants 1 Zoey McCormick 2 Pypa Foggo; YEARS 3&4. Creative Handicraft 1&2 Clara Nelson; Sample of Woodwork 1 Taylor Hicks-Moat; Sample of Weaving 1 Clara Nelson; YEARS 5&6. Creative Handicraft 1 Josie Crossley 2 Pypa Foggo.
COOKERY. MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR – Joy Shea; MOST OUTSTANDING ENTRY – Jill Chapman. AgShows NSW Rich Fruit Cake – Jill Chapman. Three plain white scones 1 Jill Chapman 2 Joy Shea; Three Pikelets 1 Felicity Maynard 2 Joy Shea; Three Anzac Biscuits 1 Jill Chapman; Three Jam Drops 1 Lurleen Mitchell; Banana Cake 1 Joy Shea; Orange Bar Cake, Orange Icing 1 Jill Chapman 2 Joy Shea; Plain Butter Cake, Iced 1 Joy Shea; Chocolate Butter Cake 1 Joy Shea; Carrot Cake, iced 1 Joy Shea; Sultana Cake 1 Jill Chapman 2 Joy Shea; Double Sponge 1 Rowena Milliken; Jam Filled Sponge 1 Michelle Crossley; Date & Nut Loaf 1 Suzie Holbery 2 Kim Gibbs; Uncooked Slice using Condensed Milk 1 Catherine Hamm 2 Tracey Headon; Homemade meat pie 1 Beverley McRae; AgShows NSW Rich Fruit Cake 1 Jill Chapman.
KID’S COOKERY. PRE-SCHOOL & UNDER. Decorated Arrowroot biscuits. KD 1 Darby Wythes 2 Haigen Hey 3 Claire Maloney; KCW 1 Ava Best 2 Jarvis Stokes 3 Seth Atkins; 2R 1 Claire Clancy 2 Ned Harrison 3 Nate Cox; 2S 1 Alyssa Higgins 2 Eden Payne 3 Harry Foggo; 3J Emma Curtis 2 Bentley Wall Eq 3 Reece Hudson & Ben Taylor; 4H 1 Miley Suitor 2 Nina Schiller 3 Charlotte Clarke. Decorated Jam Drops Equal 1 Thomas & Cruz & Luke & Charlie 2 Audrey. KINDER TO YEAR 4. 1 George Warren 2 Gabe Warren; YEARS 5&6 1 Josephine Crossley 2 John Crossley; Family Challenge – Food Sculpture 1 Hicks – Moat.
JAMS & PRESERVES. MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR – Anne Milliken. MRS ELIZABETH BOOTH MEMORIAL MOST OUTSTANDING ENTRY – Catherine Hamm. Dried Fruit or Vegetables 1 Anne Milliken; Apricot Jam 1 Jill Chapman; Fig Jam 1 Michael Hyde; Dark Plum Jam 1 Jill Chapman; Any other Marmalade 1 Catherine Hamm 2 Jill Chapman; Any other Jam 1 Jill Chapman; Berry Jam 1 Anne Milliken; Lemon Butter 1 Catherine Hamm 2 Michelle Crossley; Quince Paste 1 Jill Chapman 2 Geoff Chapman; Bottle Plum Sauce 1 Geoff Chapman; Sauce, any variety 1 Catherine Hamm 2 Michael Hyde; Fruit Chutney 1 Jill Chapman; Tomato Relish 1 Michael Hyde; Relish AOV 1 Geoff Chapman.
ART. Oil / Acrylic – any subject 1 Shirley Hajek, 2 Evie Gray; Portrait – any medium 1 Caitlin Bradley; Drawing Pencil, Ink or Charcoal 1 Hannah Stewart 2 Carol Oataway; Mixed Medium – any subject 1 Lindy Stewart 2 Deb Donohoe; Contemporary – any medium, any subject 1 Makenzie Weeks; Landscape 1 Brigid Anderson.
CHILDREN’S ART. Evans & Fordham Students showing exceptional talent. Primary Secondary. . SCHOOL ART. Special Harriet Witherby 1st Harper Sorenson. Kinder 1 Imogen Fitzpatrick 2 Seth Atkins 3 Dayon Taylor; Year 1 1 Jordan Clark 2 Ava Laracy 3 Krishi Patel; Year 2 1 Joe Auldist 2 Xander Bienzobas 3 Oaken Woods; Year 3 1 Clara Nelson 2 Reece Hudson 3 Jaxston Wilson; Year 4 1 Jye Scott 2 Isabelle Sandow 3 Alexis May: Year 5 Seru Koroi 2 Grace Auldist 3 Eulalie Block. Year 6 1 India Phillips 2 Usher Stringer 3 Alanna Lauer; Year 8 1 Joel Jackson 2 Bradley Dickson 3 Morgan Dally. Year 9 1 Anthony Hayes 2 Wendy Atkins 3 Molly Edwards; Year 10 Isabella Murray 2 Jonty Woods 3 Wendy Atkins. HOME ART. Kinder 1 Abbie Davies; Year 1 1, 2, 3 Mia Sandow; Year 2 1&2 Allyssa Cooke; Year 3 1 Bentley Wall 2 Jax Wilson 3 Esther Green; Year 4 1 Isabella Sandow 2 Halle Laracy 3 Charlotte Clarke; Year 5 1&2 Riley Cooke 3 Angel Clarke; Year 6 1 Usher Stringer 2 Savannah Gifford 3 Samarth Patel. Year 7 1 Uzair Shahzad. Guides 1&2 Zoey McCormick; Year 1 1 Felisha Azmir 2 Krishi Patel; Year 2 1 Ariana Meads 2 Zoya Shahzad; Year 3 1&2 Clara Nelson Yr 5 1 Pypa Foggo.
PRINTING & HANDWRITING. Kinder 1 Seth Atkins 2 Isla Andrews – Walker 3 Abbie Davies; Year 1 1 Felisha Azhir 2 Angel Suitor 3 Mia Sandow; Year 2 1 Noah Clarke 2 Charlotte Mildren 3 Ned Harrison; Year 3 1 Clara Nelson 2 Leah Curtis 3 Bella Garner; Year 4 1 Charlotte Clarke 2 Isabelle Sandow 3 Mela Polhill; Year 5 1 Anna Warr 2 Ellie Kerr 3 Nash Payne; Year 6 1 Willow Greenway 2 Sally Dwyer 3 Brax Lund. 's
PHOTOGRAPHY. Most Outstanding Photo in Show – Margie McClelland. Most Successful Exhibitor Amateur Section – Michelle Crossley. Open Section - Margie McClelland G&M Evans & L&A Fordham Under 14 Under 17. AMATEUR. People 1 Michelle Crossley 2 Tiem Wilson; Landscape 1 Michelle Crossley 2 Mischelle Schiller; Sunrise / Sunset 1 Michelle Crossley 2 Mick Flattery; Monochrome 1&2 Leah Books; Nature – Flora 1 Jill Chapman 2 Felicity Maynard; Nature – Fauna Michelle Crossley 2 Beverley McRae; Country Life 1 Michelle Crossley 2 Leah Books; Agriculture as I see it 1 Michelle Crossley 2 Michelle Dedlefs; Travel 1&2 Gabby Flattery; It happened in Hay 1 Felicity Maynard 2 Geoff Chapman; Pets 1 Tiem Wilson 2 Gabby Flattery; Architecture 1&2 Mischelle Schiller; Humour 1 Felicity Maynard; Plants on the Plains 1 Michelle Crossley; Weather Event 1 Gabby Flattery; Any other subject 1 Jill Chapman 2 Michelle Dedlefs; Panorama 1&2 Mischelle Schiller; Drone 1 Mick Flattery; OPEN. People 1&2 Margie McClelland; Landscape 1&2 Margie McClelland; Sunrise / Sunset 1 Margie McClelland 2 Whitney Robinson; Monochrome Whitney Robinson; Sport 1&2 Margie McClelland; Nature – Flora 1&2 Margie McClelland; Nature – Fauna 1&2 Margie McClelland; Country Life 1 Whitney Robinson 2 Kate Warren; Travel 1 Margie McClelland; It happened in Hay 1&2 Margie McClelland; Local Nightscape 1&2 Margie McClelland; Plants on the Plain 1&2 Margie McClelland; Weather Event 1&2 Margie McClelland; Any other subject 1&2 Margie McClelland; Panorama 1&2 Margie McClelland; ENLARGEMENT. People Michelle Crossley; Landscape 1 Michelle Crossley 2 Gabby Flattery; Sunrise / Sunset 1 Mick Flattery; Nature – Fauna 1&2 Margie McClelland; Travel 1&2 Margie McClelland; UNDER 14. People 1 Ella Books 2 Lily Books; Landscape 1 Ella Books 2 Lily Books; Monochrome – any subject 1 Ella Books 2 Lily Books; Macro -any subject 1 Josephine Crossley; Nature – Flora / Fauna 1 Josephine Crossley 2 Lily Books; Country Life 1&2 Ella Books; Pets 1 Indyanna Wilson.
HAY SHOW YOUNG PEOPLE. Spring Chicken 1 Teaylah Jennings 2 Tom Clancy; Miss Tiny Tot 1 Lucy Clancy; Master Tiny Tot 1 Beau Hudson; Miss Spring 1 Claire Clancy 2 Harper Sorensen. Beau of the Show 1 Luen Meades 2 Alfie Jeffery; Junior Showgirl 1 Isabelle Pearson 2 Evangaline Mildren; Junior Showboy 1 Ollie Meades. Hay Teen Showgirl 1 Nikita Lauer.
PETS BIG DAY OUT. Smallest Pet 1 Matilda Gee (Rosie & Jimmy) 2 Ella Books (Pepper); Best Kept Pet 1 Tiem Wilson 2 Lily Books; Most Unusual Pet 1 Matilda Gee (Rosie & Jimmy); Scruffiest Dog 1 Isabelle Pearson 2 Darby Wythes; Best Fancy Dress Pet 1 Tiem Wilson 2 Lily Books.
DOGS. Champion Dog Shirley Hajek (Ava). AOV Bitch 1 Shirley Hajek (Ava) 2 Shirley Hajek (Rae) Caroline Doyle (Scooby Doo); Chihuahua 1 Ella Books (Pepper).
SLOW COOKER COOK OFF, Chicken . Judges Choice - Geoff Chapman. People’s Choice - Nicky Edwards.
Results supplied by Felicity Maynard.