Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture Announces Finalists

PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release

Brandon, MB

January 10, 2026

Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture (MYSA) is pleased to announce the finalists in both the junior and senior categories of the competition, held in conjunction with Manitoba Ag Days. The preliminary rounds of the competition were held via video presentation. The junior group included a dozen participants, aged 11-15 years old while the senior division had 18 participants aged 16-24.

The top four speakers in the junior category, in alphabetical order, are: Gabriella Fewings, Janelle Gilmore, Leah Phillips and William Derksen. In the senior category the top four speakers, in alphabetical order, are: Bianca Byers, Eve Campbell, Kaitlyn Hunt-Delaurier and Lillian Seward. In addition to their cash prize, the top four in each category have been invited to the Manitoba Ag Days speaking stage for the final round of the competition, which will be held on January 20, 2026. Remi Campbell and Andrea Ronceray are the Runners Up in the junior division while Noah Granger and Halee Piasta were the Runners Up in the senior division. The Runners Up each receive a cash prize. “This competition gives young people the opportunity to share their perspectives on agriculture and develop valuable communication skills,” said MYSA committee member Leanne Sprung. “The passion, knowledge, and preparation shown by all participants was impressive.” The junior judging team was composed of Dr. Kendra Elliott, Lindsey Andronak and Jared Munro. The senior judging team was made up of Danielle Meloni Isfeld, Betty Sawatzky and Jayden Buchanan. “I was really impressed with all of the speakers – the future of agriculture is bright!”, commented judge Jared Munro.

Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture aims to encourage youth leadership, build public speaking confidence, and foster a deeper understanding of agriculture’s role in Manitoba and beyond. The competition is held with the collaboration and support of Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba 4-H Council, Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba, the University of Manitoba and Assiniboine College. For more information about MYSA or future competitions, visit agdays.com/mysa

The final round of speeches for the Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 8:45am in the MNP Theatre. The winners will be announced at 11am also in the MNP Theatre. The full Manitoba Ag Days speaker schedule can be found at agdays.com/schedule

Manitoba Ag Days is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that is held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba. The speaking program will take place throughout the three-day event in the FCC and MNP theatres. The 2026 show dates are Tuesday, January 20 - Thursday, January 22.

For more show information and the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram or TikTok @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:
Teresa Hildebrand - Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204) 728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com