Amelia Pivotto – Home Hill Tennis Association

Amelia Pivotto is proudly representing the Home Hill Tennis Association. A passionate tennis player since childhood, she especially enjoys the team spirit of the annual Sugar Bowl event which she has participated in for the last few years. Amelia is also a regular on the pickleball courts – a fun-fast paced sport growing in popularity at Home Hill. Now, 23, Amelia works as an Agronomist, having completed a three-year degree of Agricultural Science in 2022, which she started whilst in grade 12. Whilst in her last year of study, Amelia gained hand-on experience working part-time in the field whilst completing her university degree. Outside of work and sport, Amelia enjoys shooting and reloading, riding motorbikes and mustering cattle on horseback.

Eden Betteridge – Home Hill Rotary

Eden Betteridge, 20, is proudly representing the Home Hill Rotary Club, an organisation she greatly admires for its dedication to service and fellowship. She works full-time in administration at Delta Cleaners & Laundry and plans to resume her studies in 2026. A lover of all things social, Eden enjoys meeting new people and learning new skills – and believes being a Harvest Festival Queen will provide her with more opportunities to do so. Throughout the festival, she hopes to build lasting connections not only with her fellow Queens but also with the wider Burdekin community.

Aaliyah Gibson – Burdekin Netball Association

Aaliyah Gibson, 20, is proudly representing the Burdekin Netball Association. Netball has been a part of Aaliyah’s life for as long as she can remember, and over the years, she has contributed to the sport through playing, umpiring, and coaching. She currently travels to Townsville each week to compete in the Burdekin Premier League team, demonstrating her commitment and passion for the game. Aaliyah is deeply grateful for the opportunity to give back to the club that has supported her and helped shape her into the person she is today. Representing Burdekin Netball is a true honour — made even more special by sharing the Harvest Festival experience with her childhood best friend. She looks forward to creating lasting memories with the other queens and continuing to support the club and community she loves.

Demi Smith – Burdekin Rugby League Club

Demi Smith, 18, is representing the Burdekin Rugby League Club where she has been involved with the club from a young age. From being a ball kid, helping out in the gate and bar area and recently becoming a player. She has always had a passion for rugby league which has made her more eager to give back to the club and community.

Ellie Woods – Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club

Ellie Woods, 18, is representing Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club. Ellie works at Dotty Daisy Flowers and has lived in the Burdekin her whole life. The Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club holds a special place in Ellie’s heart as her grandfather was very closely involved and she is proud to be representing them in the 2025 harvest festival. Ellie is looking forward to the experience and memories she will gain with the other Queens.

2024 – Charity Winner

Madison Mainwaring-Samwell

Burdekin Netball Association

Madison Mainwaring-Samwell, 20, is representing the Burdekin Netball Association. A long-time member of the club, Madison has played, umpired, coached, and now serves as the Social Media Officer. Her dedication to the club is unwavering, and she’s eager to give back by raising funds for the organization that played such an important role in her childhood. Madison looks forward to building connections with the other queens and the community as she participates in this year’s festival.

2024 – Personality Winner

Marnie Skipper

Home Hill Community Kindergarten

At just 19 years old, Marnie Skipper is representing the Home Hill Community Kindergarten, where she works after completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Marnie is now pursuing her diploma, all while juggling two additional jobs as an assistant educator and a dance teacher. Her passion for working with children, shaped by years of dancing and teaching, makes her a perfect fit for this role. Marnie attended the kindergarten herself, and she’s excited to raise money for a service so close to her heart.