Benchmark against the best
Compete with Australia’s top producers, accessing confidential feedback and benchmarking opportunities that drive personal and industry growth.
For over 200 years, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RASNSW) has continuously shaped the future of Australian agriculture through some of the biggest competitions across the country. Through industry networks, professional judging panels and prestigious prizes, the RAS is proudly paving the way for agricultural excellence in livestock, produce, horticulture and pet industries.
Exhibitors are invited to submit their entries to a number of year-round competitions across the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.
Compete with Australia’s top producers, accessing confidential feedback and benchmarking opportunities that drive personal and industry growth.
A Sydney Royal medal signals to consumers, retailers and peers that your product meets the highest standards of quality and excellence. Winners receive award artwork for marketing and packaging, instantly enhancing your brand’s reputation.
Medal success brings opportunities to share and sample your products with the public at major events, including the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Grape, Grain & Graze – helping you reach new customers and raise your profile in dynamic settings.
Meet and collaborate with other producers, gaining valuable insights and ideas that strengthen both your business and the broader food and beverage sector.
Sydney Royal competitions promote and reward Australian produce exclusively, connecting the food supply chain “from paddock to plate” and shining a spotlight on the nation’s world-class industries.
Participation helps maintain a tradition of excellence, with ongoing investment in training and developing future judges, ensuring these shows continue to set the benchmark for the highest standards of judging and distinction.
Explore the available Sydney Royal competitions and identify the opportunity relevant to your exhibit, product, livestock or skills.
Check eligibility requirements, classes, entry fees, important dates and competition regulations.
Access the Sydney Royal competition entry system using your existing account or register as a new exhibitor.
Complete the required entry information and submit payment before the competition closing date.
Review the competition requirements and prepare your exhibit, product, livestock or supporting materials for judging.
Competitions are at the heart of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, helping connect rural and regional Australians to the city every year. With over 80 competitions held annually during Show, the RAS is proud to showcase and award the best in agriculture, horticulture and pet industries. Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to present their produce and livestock for a chance to compete, claim their prize and celebrate agricultural excellence with live spectators.


These competitions recognise innovation and excellence in Australian agriculture's biggest producers and small businesses across the wine, dairy and fine food industry. These competitions invite exhibitors to submit their work for professional feedback, providing support for products across a number of wine, dairy and fine food classes.
All exhibitors will be eligible for the highly coveted annual President's Medal.
A Sydney Royal award is synonymous with excellence and innovation and is recognized across agricultural sectors and industries as a hallmark of distinction. This prestigious accolade brands products and producers with the kind of merit that sets them apart from their peers.
There are some Sydney Royal trophies that are awarded annually that date back to 1911. Trophies such as the Hordern and Urquhart Trophies for cattle are the ultimate accolade in the cattle industry.