By Emily-Rose Toohey
Warwick’s 2022 Showgirl has been representing her hometown over the past few weeks, and she attended the Toowoomba Show on the weekend for the Darling Downs Showgirl competition.
When there looked like Warwick would not have a Showgirl this year, Courtney Thompson stepped up to the plate and took on the mantle.
Courtney said that she received a message asking if she would be Warwick’s Showgirl, as there had been no entries.
“It was different to what I’m used to but it’s definitely a good experience to build your confidence,” she said.
“It was great to get involved more, especially with volunteering and fundraising.”
She said that because she was born in and grew up in Warwick, she has formed a connection with the town and this community spirit encouraged her to help out.
“I don’t think I can do it again, but I definitely would put my hand up if they ever needed a Showgirl in the future,” she said.
On Friday, Courtney travelled an hour to Toowoomba for the town’s annual show for the Darling Downs Showgirl competition – an event with every Showgirl from across the region in attendance.
“We were asked a few questions by judges, and we’re judged on our knowledge, speaking, presentation, and outfits,” she said.
Although Courtney did not win (Nicole Blanck from Bell took away the top prize), she said the experience was awesome and offered a great chance to meet other Showgirls.
“We’re going to Dalby this weekend and six of us girls are going to Goondiwindi at the end April,” she said.
“If younger girls are not sure if they want to enter, they should know there are endless opportunities from doing it.
“It’s a different and rewarding experience, and you get to see the show from another perspective.”
If Courtney had won the Darling Downs Showgirl award, she would have gone to the Ekka for the state Showgirl championship.
Nonetheless, she said the experience was a valuable one.
