Hendriks was shocked when her name was announced as the winner, as like many at the event it was thought that six-time winner, Claire Widdicombe (Casterton District), would add another to her tally.

Widdicombe finished equal second on nine votes with Sophie Walker from Hamilton, but Tarrington was celebrating when Hendriks was awarded three votes in the final round and finished the count on 12 votes to secure the award.