To qualify for the 2024 year, applicant must be over 18 years of age and achieved one the following:
- 2023 Overall Champion or Reserve Overall Champion at any of the 3 EastGen provincial events (East, West & Challenge), OR;
- 2023 Grand, Reserve, or Honourable Mention Showmanship Champion at any of the three EastGen provincial events (East, West & Challenge) OR;
- 2023 Ontario exhibitor placing in the top 10 of either showmanship class at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic in Toronto