Archie’s enthusiasm for Winksley Cum Grantley YFC is contagious, inspiring friends to join him at club meetings and promoting YFC at school. Always the first to arrive, he plays a key role in bridging the gap between younger and older members, making everyone feel included. Eager to get involved in every competition and activity, Archie’s even stepped in at short notice to help secure valuable points for the club at the Rally. Full of fresh ideas, he has revitalised the club – ensuring younger voices are heard while encouraging older members to have fun. The club credits Archie with bringing their club back to life and are confident he has a bright future ahead in YFC.

Despite Bakewell YFC being a junior-heavy club, Imogen jumped straight in after joining in her early 20s, eager to get involved and offer support. New to Derbyshire, YFC quickly became a key part of her social life, and she has embraced a wide range of competitions and fundraisers. Passionate about helping younger members progress, Imogen is hands-on in guiding and encouraging them, with ambitions to take on a committee role in the future. Not from a farming background, she has quickly become a well-liked and valued member of the club, already making a positive difference for the juniors.

Max’s passion for YFC has shone through from the moment he joined the club. He makes every effort to attend meetings, quickly becoming a familiar and friendly face, and is known for his compassion and good nature with fellow members. In his first year, Max embraced national team competitions with no prior experience, volunteered whenever help was needed, and impressed members so much that he was elected Junior Coordinator. He sets a strong example in attitude, behaviour, and participation, inspiring others to get involved. Max’s enthusiastic approach to every aspect of YFC has already boosted his confidence, making a big impact in a short space of time.

Always ready with a smile and a helping hand, Oscar has quickly become a valued member of both his club and county. He threw himself into supporting activities at the County Show, helped prepare the site for the Spring Competitions Day, and stayed to clear up afterwards. Oscar’s down-to-earth, friendly personality has endeared him to everyone, and his enthusiasm for networking in YFC has even led to opportunities in his forestry career. Keen to seize every opportunity and try new things, Oscar has made a big impression in his first year – and those who nominated him believe he deserves recognition for all he has achieved.

It’s rare for a YFC member to take on a leadership role in their first year – but when Melton YFC urgently needed a new Club Chair, Thomas stepped up. Despite being new to the organisation, he committed himself to learning quickly and guided the club through a successful year. Over the past year, Thomas has devoted himself to YFC life, attending every meeting and ensuring Melton is well represented at County events. His confidence has grown enormously – he can now chair meetings with ease and address a room full of people. Though new to Young Farmers, Thomas has proved himself a natural leader, giving his time, energy, and passion selflessly to the organisation.