2026 Sponsorship Prospectus

UPPER HUNTER BEEF BONANZA - Sponsorship Prospectus 22nd – 25th October 2026 White Park, Scone, NSW Encouraging the next generation to engage in the Australian beef cattle industry by promoting opportunity, connection, understanding & knowledge.

About the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza is a non-for-profit event run by a group of keen and enthusiastic agricultural industry professionals. Many of our committee members were past students that, like many of our current event participants, started their journey as a school competitor at events just like the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. We are fortunate to have a committee so passionate about giving back to the next generation of cattle enthusiasts.

Since inception in 2006, the increasing popularity of the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza has far exceeded expectations. We are very proud of the event that we offer each year, annually in October, as it engages networks between countless industry professionals and the young people that will shape the future of our industry. The true success of the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza is not only owed to the committee for organising the event, but also to the immensely generous support of our sponsors over the years.

Without the backing and encouragement of those who sponsor, our event would not have been able to grow to the size and scale that it is today. We hope to sustain this industry leading event for many more years to come.

The increase in the numbers of both cattle and participants over the years is outlined in the table below. We believe this ultimately demonstrates the quality and scope of our event. We are proud to say that no other event in Australia attracts the numbers of young people as the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. It is the largest education focused, youth cattle competition in the country.

Year of Event

Stud & Commercial Heifers

Cattle numbers (H+H)

TOTAL (Students)

2006

16

?

165

2007

16

136

198

2008

38

121

210

2009

34

220

313

2010

25

252

399

2011

28

227

461

2012

41

328

560

2013

26

274

568

2014

34

296

649

2015

34

314

690

2016

48

325

748

2017

46

430

834

2018

37

386

837

2019

39

419

790

2020

No Competition

Online Education

Online Education

2021

0

142

0

2022

40

254

550

2023

67

404

700

2024

75

410

720

2025

102

420

728

The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza’s mission is to encourage, support and educate all youth, not only those currently engaged in the agricultural industry but from all aspects of life. The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza has a very strong reputation of attracting participants from all over the state and offering equal opportunity to each and every attendee.

We aim to build the skills, knowledge and confidence so that the younger generation will be inspired to pursue further interests and/or careers in the Australian agricultural industry. Countless numbers of our past participants have gone on to lead many successful roles in our wider industry.

The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza provides a learning platform for all ages of school and tertiary students with a number of competitions and educational workshops held throughout our three-day event. We annually present activities, educational sessions and a friendly competition environment to create enthusiasm for learning more about our great industry. Along the way, our event strives to nurture the development of friendships, networks and lifelong relationships for our participants with others that they may not have encountered in their everyday lives.

The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza is eternally grateful for the support of our incredible sponsors. We are looking for offer further sponsorship opportunities to ensure the continuation and quality of our ongoing annual event. Each year our committee strives to reach improvement and growth for the betterment of our event participants. This is an event that delivers a unique learning environment for the youth of the Australian beef industry.

We would like to extend the invitation for you/your organisation to be a part of fostering the next generation of our industry and our event.

The Program/Event • • • • • • • •

Held annually in October over 3.5 days.

Hoof and hook cattle competition (live and carcase judging) Hands-on, informative educational sessions, presentations and tutorials from leading industry experts A custom-tailored program to suit all age groups and experience levels.

Careers Evening - Career pathways and employment opportunities presented in a Q&A style session.

Unled Interactive Judging evening – the UHBB developed this unique opportunity and is the only event in Australia to include this.

ICMJ Meat Judging competition open to all secondary schools.

Scholarship/Internship opportunities – this will be an exciting new addition to our 2025 event, offering recipients the opportunity to experience, learn and develop relevant skills and interact with industry leading people/businesses.

UHBB Committee Contacts President - Charles Mill - Mob 0427 807 006 Secretary - Monique McKinnon - Mob 0423 817 289 Treasurer - Rolanda Clout-Collins - PO Box 30, Scone NSW 2337 Sponsorship Coordinator - Lisa Bright - Mob 0427 654 523 Email: beefbonanza@gmail.com

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship amounts are GST inclusive

NAMING

Trade Stand/Display

DIAMOND

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

$500

BRONZE $250

PRODUCT OR SERVICE

$5000

$2000

$1000

✓

✓

✓

✓

-

-

Equivalent to money value

Signage/Banner Displayed

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

-

Equivalent to money value

Naming Rights

Event

Major Section/ Competition

Minor Section/ Competition

Champion/Reserve Champion award

Class

Class

Equivalent to money value

All – as relevant & available

All – as relevant & available

All – as relevant & available

Website, Social Media, Program Schedule (Print & Digital)

Website, Social Media, Program Schedule (Print & Digital)

Website, Social Media, Program Schedule (Print & Digital)

Website, Social Media, Program Schedule (Print & Digital)

Advertisement in Program

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Equivalent to money value

Complimentary Meal Tickets

4 lunch and dinner tickets

4 lunch tickets and dinner tickets

4 lunch tickets and 2 dinner tickets

4 lunch tickets

2 lunch tickets

2 lunch tickets

Equivalent to money value

Media Exposure

Investment in the 2026 UHBB will potentially provide your business with • Exposure to a target audience of young beef industry enthusiasts, teachers, farming families and potential future clients.

• Increased brand recognition for your business through involvement in the event and support of the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza.

• Increased knowledge and information about your products and services among young participants, teachers, farm businesses and service industries in attendance.

• Increased networks for your business amongst the next generation of the beef industry.

We welcome your thoughts and opinions regarding our sponsorship packages. We are openly willing to accommodate each and every offer of support in a customtailored package that you might have in mind.

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION Please complete the below information indicating your interest in sponsoring towards the 2026 Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. Our event will take place on the 22nd-25th of October 2026.

Please note that your application does not secure sponsorship rights, it is more simply an expression of interest.

Once your application has been processed, we will be in contact with you to further confirm your sponsorship level and other applicable details.

This application is not a Tax Invoice. Please do not send payment with this form, you will be invoiced for your sponsorship package once confirmed.

Please email to beefbonanza@gmail.com

COMPANY INFORMATION Company Name (as it should appear on all documentation)

Contact Name Job Title Postal Address Email Phone ABN

Website

I can supply a tent/banner

Yes

/

No

Please circle

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION The Sponsorship package we would like to invest in (shown GST inclusive below). Please number your preference/s.

Diamond

Silver

Platinum

Bronze

Gold

Product / Service

For Product/Service sponsorship, please list details and approximate value of sponsorship

We sincerely thank you for your time and consideration!