“I was always a little skeptical about entering the Leeton SunRice Festival Ambassador Competition, but not once have I regretted saying yes,” she said. 

“It was obviously a little daunting at first, but once you get past that and realise you’re doing such a great thing for the community, it feels great.” 

Despite those initial doubts, Ms Fitzsimon went on to take out the title. 

The time is fast approaching for people to put their hands up for the 2018 Ambassador Quest.

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With two already locked in, the Sunrice Ambassador Committee are encouraging residents to get involved. 

The competition is open to Leeton Shire residents of any age or gender.

The quest aims to both highlight the personality of the participants and raise money for community groups throughout the Shire. 

Winners are chosen across two categories with the Ambassador and Highest Fundraising Ambassador also being gifted a gifted a travel voucher for a place of their choosing.

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Ambassador Quest co-ordinator Cheryl Whymark says quest entrants often get out as much as they put in.

“It really gives the opportunity for a male or female to give back to the local community,” Mrs Whymark said.

“Sometimes people who have never been involved in it before find they get so much more out of it than just being on a committee.”

The Ambassador Quest involves a series of fundraising events from December 1 through to Easter.

Money raised goes back to the Ambassador Quest entrant’s committee, the community and the SunRice festival itself who distribute it back into the town. 

Each entrant has a committee to back them throughout the quest. 

Ms Fitzsimon described her involvement with the competition as “the opportunity of a lifetime”.

“If you’ve ever even slightly considered signing up for the Ambassador Competition, I highly recommend you do. You might even be lucky enough to walk away with the trip of a lifetime.”

Events can be everything from trivia nights, street stalls and gala balls to dress up parties, lawn bowls competitions and any other fundraising initiative. 

To enter or to find out more, contact Mrs Whymark at chezwhy24@hotmail.com or on (02) 6953 5570.