Nowra Show's champion of the pavilion up for national award at Royal Easter Show

From the earliest days of planning until the final day of packing up, Mrs Suffolk can be found at the Nowra Showground, ensuring the pavilions are running smoothly and attracting many happy attendees

It's no wonder she is a finalist for the AgShows NSW dedication award.

The Nowra Show life member is among three finalists for the state wide award, from NSW's peak body for agricultural shows.

AgShows NSW president Tim Capp said Mrs Suffolk was nominated by the Nowra Show Society, and her leadership as a member of the Show team was exceptional.

"Faye is a resolute life member of the Nowra Show Society, involved in the pavilion section of the Show for over 40 years where, for the last 15 years, she has been chief pavilion steward dedicating countless, valuable volunteer hours both before, during and after the show," Mr Capp said.

"For two weeks before the show, Faye is at the showground overseeing the setup of the cabinetry, establishing a temporary office for pavilion entries, taking entries, receiving exhibits, coordinating stewards and judges, making lunches, and ensuring an impeccable pavilion display is ready for the Show.

"During the show, Faye is never far from the pavilion. She opens and closes it each day and for the 2022 show counted patrons in and out. She is a tireless worker with exceptional leadership skills."

Mrs Suffolk's fellow finalists are George Rathbone and June Lowry, both of Wakool Show Society in the Western Riverina.

One winner of the Dedication Award will be announced at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, running from April 8 to April 19.