Jamberoo’s Erin Weir is the 2022 Kiama Show Young Women of The Year, formerly known as Kiama Showgirl.

The 20 year old has just completed a four-year apprenticeship as a plant mechanic, and works for South Coast Equipment at the mines in Appin.

Fittingly, she was involved in showing a variety of different cattle earlier on the day of accepting the award.

“I entered to keep the tradition going but to also interest and intrigue others of my generation to be part of it when they get the chance,” says Erin.

She’s pleased with the name change.

“I think it’s more fitting to be a Young Women of The Year and not a Showgirl, as it sounds less like a beauty pageant. I’m really proud to have been chosen as the first one.”

The award was presented to her by Jessica Neale, the 2020 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl (that name is changing this year too).