THE competition was fierce in the 2014 Bathurst Royal Showgirl competition.
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When it came down to choosing the winner, the judges required extra time before naming second year university student Abby Crumpler the winner.
Bathurst Showgirl coordinator Vicki Wilson described the Bathurst Royal Showgirl dinner as a “fantastic night”.
“The competition was so strong it took the judges a bit longer to make their decision,” she said.
“It was a really tough decision to choose a winner, even the entrants’ interviews on stage, they were all fantastic, all 10 of them, and that’s something we’ve never really had before,” she said.
Abby Crump, who was sashed at the dinner, said yesterday her win “felt surreal”.
“It was totally unexpected. All the other girls were so fabulous,” she said. “I was so overwhelmed when they announced my name, I could hardly articulate any words, other than to say thank you.”
In her second year of studying a Bachelor of Exercise Science, Abby has lived in Bathurst all her life.
Abby said she decided to enter the competition because she wanted to get more involved in the community.
“I’ve spoken to several of the previous winners and decided I wanted to be involved, regardless of the result,” she said.
“And it’s been wonderful. I’ve made contacts with the most fabulous and inspiring people.
“The whole experience has been very positive,” she said.
Abby also spoke highly of her fellow contestants.
“Every one of the girls was fabulous, they each had their own strengths,“ she said.
“They all did absolutely brilliantly and the competition was really tough,” she said.
Mrs Wilson said all the entrants did a remarkable job.
She said the youngest entrant, 17-year-old Charlotte Brew, “blew the judges away”.
“She’s a great ambassador for young people,” Mrs Wilson said.