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Winning displays catch eye at Mingenew

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McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Geoff Cosgrove with AFRGI Geraldton sales representative Derek Thill.
Camera IconMcIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Geoff Cosgrove with AFRGI Geraldton sales representative Derek Thill. Credit: Cally Dupe

A coffee van and a football star were major drawcards at two of the seven sites which took out exhibitor awards at the McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo last Wednesday and Thursday.

The exhibitor awards recognise the most impressive site displays at the expo and were judged by Morawa Agricultural Society members.

In presenting the awards on the second day of the expo, Ms Cosgrove said it was important to recognise the effort put in by stallholders.

Best rural site winners: Landmark profit share principal Anthony Smith, administration manager Lesley Marsland, merchandise manager Lucy Forward and McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Andrew Cosgrove.
Camera IconBest rural site winners: Landmark profit share principal Anthony Smith, administration manager Lesley Marsland, merchandise manager Lucy Forward and McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Andrew Cosgrove. Credit: Countryman
McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Geoff Cosgrove with Node1 internet field technician Kalid Atkin and sales representative Todd Stokes.
Camera IconMcIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Geoff Cosgrove with Node1 internet field technician Kalid Atkin and sales representative Todd Stokes. Credit: Cally Dupe

“They are always looking for excellent visual displays engaging people as they walk past,” she said.

“There were some repeat winners — AFGRI and Bankwest have won two years in a row.

“The ones that won, had good visual appeal and they got people to walk in.”

Bankwest’s display, which included balloons, was boosted by the appearance of retired West Coast Eagle midfielder Matt Priddis on the first day of the expo.

Bankwest business development executive for rural and regional banking in WA Brendon Kay said the team was delighted to have received the award.

“The Mingenew Midwest Expo is always a great event but this year we had the added pull of ex-West Coast Eagles star Matt Priddis hosting handball competitions and meeting our valued customers at our Bankwest pavilion,” he said.

It was a team effort for the family interest stall winner Bianca Shepley, who manned the stall inside the family interest tent, next to the main stage. She sold wares from her business Botanical Den, and Tyson and Co, as well as items designed by other locals.

EXHIBITOR AWARD WINNERS

  • Family interest: Tyford & Co with Botanical Den
  • Livestock: Sutherland Grazing Co
  • Education: WA College of Agriculture — Morawa
  • Rural: Landmark
  • Machinery: AFGRI
  • Retail: Bankwest
  • Technology: Node1 Internet
Botanical Den owner Bianca Shepley with McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Andrew Cosgrove.
Camera IconBotanical Den owner Bianca Shepley with McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Andrew Cosgrove. Credit: Cally Dupe
WA College of Agriculture Morowa school officers Margaret Hogben and Kristen Collins.
Camera IconWA College of Agriculture Morowa school officers Margaret Hogben and Kristen Collins. Credit: Cally Dupe
Sutherland Grazing Co principal Les Sutherland, of Arra-dale Poll stud.
Camera IconSutherland Grazing Co principal Les Sutherland, of Arra-dale Poll stud. Credit: Cally Dupe
Bankwest customer consultant Jay Dzoma, senior relationship manager Jo Lawley, McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Andrew Cosgrove and business development manager Dean Olivera.
Camera IconBankwest customer consultant Jay Dzoma, senior relationship manager Jo Lawley, McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo chairman Andrew Cosgrove and business development manager Dean Olivera. Credit: Cally Dupe

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