THE experience of the 2020 Leeton SunRice Festival Ambassador Quest may have ended unusually for winner Liz Munn, but she remains an advocate for the event.
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Miss Munn was named the 2020 Leeton SunRice Festival Ambassador, while Tamara Bartram took our the Highest Fundraiser crown.
The pair and their fellow entrants had been looking forward to reaping the rewards of their months of fundraising at the festival last year, but it was called off last minute when COVID-19 rules came into play.
Typically the winners are crowned on Easter Saturday, but when the festival was called off the winners were announced during a virtual ceremony.
While it wasn't ideal and the 2020 winners and entrants weren't able to celebrate in person, they will be included in the 2022 event.
With the committee behind the quest now also looking for new entrants, Miss Munn said anyone thinking about doing so wouldn't regret it.
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"It was a fantastic experience, I would recommend it to anyone," she said.
"The thing I found worked for me was holding events that I myself have an interest in.
"I'm into art, so one of my events was a paint and sip fundraiser.
"You're in charge of what you want to do, so holding something you're interested in makes it a lot of fun.
"I got involved because I wanted to help my footy club and a local charity."
The Ambassador Quest officially kicks off on December 1 this year when fundraising can begin.
Each entrant is backed by a committee that receives a portion of the funds, they also choose a charity to support and funds are also distributed throughout the community at the conclusion.
For those who take out the two crowns, there's also a top prize to be won as well.
"You get to meet so many new people and really get to be involved with the community," Miss Munn said.
"I've been to a few festival meetings ahead of next year, so it's nice to stay involved that way.
"I'm really looking forward to the festival going ahead next year and being part of it."
Miss Munn said anyone with questions about becoming an entrant are welcome to ask her any questions.
Other inquiries can be directed to festival director Julie Axtill.
The quest is open to those aged over 18 and all genders.
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