A BWLCH-y-sarnau woman who has served as a steward at the Royal Welsh Show for more than three decades has been awarded one of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s (RWAS) highest accolades.

Janet Rees was made an Honorary Life Governorship at the 100th Royal Welsh Show on Monday, July 22.

Mrs Rees was rewarded with a framed certificate by the RWAS’s President for 2019 Seimon Thomas and his wife, Eleanor at the awards ceremony held at the President’s Pavilion.

David Lewis, chairman of the council of the RWAS said the Society was “delighted” to award Mrs Rees for her tireless work spanning more than 30 years.

“She is a passionate supporter of everything associated with the Society. Always willing to lend her support to any section.

“Janet has provided guidance and support to the Lady Ambassador Committee over a long period of time and been instrumental in keeping the role relevant in today’s society.

“She has been a steward at the Show for more than 30 years. We are delighted to award Mrs Janet Rees an Honorary Life Governorship in recognition of her outstanding service to the Royal Welsh.”

Mrs Rees said she was “very surprised” to have won the award and was “absolutely thrilled” to have been recognised for her work with the Society.