Member of the Year 2016

Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster CEO Michael Reid is pictured with Clarence Calderwood from United Feeds who are once again sponsoring the YFCU Member of the Year competition. Also pictured is Corrina Fleming, YFCU Events Co-Ordinator.

The ethos of this competition is to provide an opportunity for clubs to highlight the work of members who have continuously dedicated their time to their club and shown great commitment and enthusiasm.

The competition takes the form of two parts. Each club nominates a deserving junior and senior member who attends interviews arranged by their respective county committee. The top participant from each County then makes it through to the final round which consists of competitors being interviewed by selected independent judges.

YFCU President Roberta Simmons said: “We are delighted to welcome United Feeds as the continued sponsor of our popular Member of the Year competition. The winners of the junior and senior sections will be announced at our AGM & Conference on Saturday, April 9, at La Mon Hotel, Belfast, and I know the results will be eagerly anticipated. I would like to take this opportunity to thank United Feeds, especially Clarence Calderwood for supporting our competition.”

The members who have made it through to the final round are as follows:

Co. Antrim

Junior - Sarah Davidson - Kells & Connor YFC

Senior - Stephanie McCollam - Lylehill YFC

Co. Armagh

Junior - Josh McCartney - Collone YFC

Senior - Thomas Chambers - Collone YFC

Co. Down

Junior - Sara Townley - Newtownards YFC

Senior - Linzi Stewart - Moneyrea YFC

Co. Fermanagh

Junior - Jane Stinson - West Fermanagh YFC

Senior - Ryan Donnell - Kesh YFC

Co. Londonderry

Junior - Emma Montgomery - City of Derry YFC

Senior - Clare Buchanan - Dungiven YFC

Co. Tyrone

Junior - Matthew Wilson - Cappagh YFC

Senior - Mark Gibson - Trillick & District YFC