EMMA Reneker has come out on top of the 2014 SunRice Festival Ambassador Quest.
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Miss Reneker, supported by her Light Up Leeton committee, was announced as the winning ambassador during a ceremony in Mountford Park on Saturday afternoon.
Tayla Johnson was named the Highest Fund-raising Ambassador after she hosted a wide variety of events throughout the quest campaign.
Fellow entrants Emily Kennedy, Julz Aulaumea and Jane Macarthur were not forgotten, with the announcement the group had collectively raised more than $80,500 for the community.
Miss Reneker was shocked when the announcement was made.
"I was so surprised," she said.
"I never expected to win because all of the other girls are just so fantastic.
"It's been an amazing experience and one I would recommend to others.
"For me I think the best part has been getting my personal profile out there.
"I've loved being involved with the community."
Miss Reneker's charity for the quest was Gralee School.
Passing on the torch to Miss Reneker was 2012 Ambassador Lara Belford, who said the quest was one of the best yet.
"When they told me the amount that was raised I was shocked and so proud," she said.
"The girls have done an amazing job."
Miss Johnson was supported by the Leeton and District Bowling Club, with the Leeton Volunteer Rescue Association her chosen charity.
"I knew I had raised some money because I had a lot of different events, but I was pretty surprised to find out I had raised the most," she said.
"It's been a really great experience for me. I've always been a shy sort of person, so it's helped me with that and to get out in the community more."