To qualify for the 2025 year, applicant must be at least 18 years of age by August 1st, 2025 and achieved one the following:
- 2024 Overall Champion or Reserve Overall Champion at any of the 3 EastGen provincial events (East, West & Challenge), OR;
- 2024 Grand, Reserve, or Honourable Mention Showmanship Champion at any of the three EastGen provincial events (East, West & Challenge) OR;
- 2024 Ontario exhibitor placing in the top 10 of Senior Showmanship class at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic in Toronto
- 2024 Inter-County Judging Competition - Senior Division High Individual or Runner Up High Individual