About the
Young Ambassadors

The Barossa Young Ambassador Program

The Barossa Young Ambassador Program is held in conjunction with the 2025 Barossa Vintage Festival (April 23-27). This nine-month program for young adults aged 18-25 helps develop leadership skills and confidence, and rewards excellence in young adults who have an interest in promoting the rich and diverse culture of the Barossa region.

The Program identifies and raises the profile of future community leaders. It acknowledges that young people play an important role in our community and are essential for the future of the Barossa’s vibrant wine, food, tourism and culture. It is a career development program offering young adults an opportunity to undertake training and networking in the local community, and to actively participate in hosting and promoting the 2025 Barossa Vintage Festival.

On the weekend of the Festival, one of the Young Ambassadors will be awarded as the Barossa Young Ambassador for 2025.

Meet the 2025 Barossa Young Ambassadors

Amber Perry

Charlotte McGann

Jakob Waldowski

Joshua Munzberg

Madeleine Eggleton

Matilda Osborne

Stephanie Thompson

Tania Kalleske

Past Young Ambassador Winners:

2023: Casey Miles

2021: Abbey Underwood

2019: Madeleine Hopgood

2017: Nicola Biagi

2015: Chloe Thomas

2013: Emily Neldner

2011: Sarah Noack

2009: Rebecca Gross

2007: Linda Tscharke 

2005: Shannon Rice

2003: Rhiannon Schilling

2001: Kerry Pfeiffer

1999: Adrian Hoffmann

 

 

2025 Young Ambassador committee

Chair: Casey Miles

Treasurer: Jordon Pridham and Sarah Noack

Karen Kalleske

Rhia Daniel

Isabel Munzberg

Jenny O’Brien

Linda Parbs

Kaitlyn Viergever 

Rockford Wines

and the Young Ambassador Program

 

ROCKFORD WINES

Rockford Wines is a family business committed to keeping the best of Australia’s traditional wine trade alive. One of Rockford’s founding principles was to always contribute to the Barossa community in both capital and labour; ensuring its ongoing health and viability.

When the opportunity arose to become a major partner of the Young Ambassador Program we were pleased to take it up. Supporting our region’s emerging and future leaders is another way to safeguard our community and provide opportunities and mentorship to the next generation.

We look forward to the enthusiasm, commitment, and innovation that the Young Ambassadors put forward this Vintage Festival and into the future.

 
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