Two long-serving supporters of Forbes Show have been recognised with life membership at the official opening of the 2024 event.
Andrew Little and Neil Lambert were acknowledged for their years of consistent service to the Show.
Andrew has been chief steward of the impressive antique machinery display that's just inside the gates for 17 years now.
Show Society president Pip Perry described him as a rock of the committee - and added he's also gone out of his way to check on other things over the years.
Andrew, in thanking the committee, said he was happy to help.
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Neil Lambert is always ready for the next job.
"Whether it's running down town to get something that we've run out of, collecting money from the gatekeepers or observing things that need to be fixed, Neil Lambert is a champion around the show ground," Mr Perry said.
"He's one of those people who keep the show on the road."
A humbled Neil thanked the show committee for the honour.
There was one more honour this year - a special trophy presented to Geoff Jones.
The Jones and Troff Pastoral have won the Show Society's first cross ewe competition and Glamis Shield for a number of consecutive years now, but the era is coming to a close with Geoff confirming he's selling the farm.
He thanked the Brown family - Murray and Scott - for their long-time support of the Shield, which is presented at he annual sale.
"Well done to the agents because we put up out there at Forbes saleyards in January is a credit to all the farmers and I hope they continue on for years," Mr Jones added.
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