Special Awards

Special Awards

QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE TROPHY

The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trophy is awarded to an outstanding Northern Territory exhibitor. A panel consisting of the President (or in his/her absence a Vice President) and three Committee members will act as judges. In awarding this trophy, the judges will consider the following points:

1. The number of classes entered by an exhibitor.
2. The exhibitor who may have produced an outstanding or extraordinary exhibit.
3. The entry or entries of most interest to the public.
4. An exhibit representative of development in the Northern Territory.

If in the opinion of the judges, there is no entry or entries worthy, the Queen Elizabeth II Trophy will not be awarded.

ADMINISTRATOR’S MEDAL JUNIOR STEWARD OF THE YEAR

An annual award recognising the exceptional contribution of an RASNT junior steward in the staging of the Royal Darwin Show. Presented by The Administrator of the Northern Territory.

CHIEF MINISTER’S AWARD SENIOR STEWARD OF THE YEAR

An annual award recognising the exceptional contribution of an RASNT steward in the staging of the Royal Darwin Show. Presented by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

STALL HOLDERS COMPETITION

Each year the Royal Agricultural Society of the Northern Territory Inc. rewards stallholders they believe have the ‘Best Exhibits’ at the Royal Darwin Show. In the categories:

• Motor • Government • Commercial / Industrial • Food • Community

All exhibitors are considered eligible with points being awarded for:

• Impact • Originality • Overall Presentation

Best Motor, Commercial & Government Display Trophies Sponsored by TERRITORY TROPHIES & PRECISION ENGRAVING

Most Outstanding Stall at Show – Roy & Amy Bell Memorial Trophy Sponsored by JOYCE, ARNOLD, NITA & ELWIN BELL.

2025 Winners:

Most Outstanding Stall at Show: CSIRO

Best Government Display: 1st – CSIRO, 2nd – Dept. of Corrections, 3rd – City of Darwin

Best Commercial / Industrial Display: 1st – Duratank, 2nd – Ringers Western, 3rd – Brazen

Best Motor Vehicle: 1st – Kia Australia, 2nd – Aus Green Energy, 3rd – Arnhem Group

Best Food Stall: 1st – Absolute Coffee, 2nd – Souvlaki Bar, 3rd – Sunshine Slushies

Best Community Display: 1st – CWA of the NT, 2nd – Royal Flying Doctor, 3rd – Royal Life Saving

2024 Winners:

Most Outstanding Stall at Show: Duratank

Best Government Display: DIPL – Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Best Commercial / Industrial Display: Duratank

Best Food Stall: Greek Desserts

Best Community Display: St Johns Ambulance

2023 Winners:

Most Outstanding Stall at Show: CWA – Country Women’s Association

Best Government Display: DIPL Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Best Commercial/Industrial Display: Rabobank

Best Food Stall: Greek food and Desserts

Best Community Display: CWA – Country Women’s Association

2022 Winners:

Most Outstanding Stall at Show: City of Palmerston

Best Government Display: City of Palmerston

Best Commercial/Industrial Display: Rabobank

Best Food Stall: Greek Octopus & Desserts

Best Community Display: Royal Flying Doctor Service