The Burdekin Water Festival Ambassador Program
Burdekin Water Festival Ambassadors assist the Burdekin Water Festival Committee in raising funds for local organisations and charities. They are the face of the Burdekin Water Festival, and represent our beautiful region's values while showcasing our rich culture and diversity to visitors. Our ambassadors attend a number of key events throughout the festival - representing their organisation or charity to their highest ability.
Meet Your 2026 Ambassadors!
Senior Ambassadors
Senior Ambassador
Ella Pirrone
Representing Rotary Club of Ayr
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
After being approached to represent the Rotary Club of Ayr, I thought this would be a great opportunity to build confidence and put myself out in the community a little more, whilst also having the opportunity to meet new people. Back in 2018, I was a Junior Water Festival Ambassador and had such great memories from this opportunity, and I wanted to do it all over again now that I have grown and matured as a person.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
Although I am not a current member of the Rotary Club of Ayr, I am inspired by what they do for the Burdekin Community and am honoured to represent their club with pride and respect.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
For 71 years, the Rotary Club has been at the heart of the Burdekin, bringing people together through friendship, service and community spirit. Through projects such as the Community Raffle, Rotary Phone Book, Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race, and the Sugar Rush Breakfast, the Club supports local needs while also contributing to Rotary’s wider work, including efforts to end polio.
What are your hobbies and interests?
When I am not at university studying Primary Education, some of my hobbies include playing and umpiring netball, baking and cooking, going to the Cape and fishing, and spending time with my family and friends.
Senior Ambassador
Blaize Palmer
Representing Burdekin Motors
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I nominated to be an ambassador to show my leadership, kindness and respect throughout the Burdekin Water Festival. I also nominated because one of my friends, Mya Young, encouraged me to participate.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
The role in Burdekin Motors that I represent is a Year 1 apprentice light vehicle mechanic. I’m a technician in the trade industry of Burdekin Motors Company.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
Burdekin Motors Group sell cars, repair and service cars as well as detail cars. Those are the 3 main groups of Burdekin Motors.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I have many hobbies which include playing lots of sports (basketball, touch football, rugby league and others), helping children and participating in community events, mostly with the PCYC.
Senior Ambassador
Zylon Dallecort
Representing Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre & Cores QLD
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I was approached to be an ambassador. At first I was very hesitant but hearing about the opportunities and things you get to do excited me and to be involved in a community event is very exciting. So to do something I love feels like a great opportunity.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
Provide a summary about your organisation.
Neighbourhood centres are unique to the communities they work within, tailoring their activities to the needs and priorities to those communities. They help build relationships in communities and bring people together. Cores Queensland is a suicide prevention centre. Originally it was established in Kentish Tasmania and Ross Romeo took on Cores for Queensland and holds workshops to build knowledge in the community.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I love to perform, as you may have seen me in Burdekin Singers. Behind the scenes, I love playing guitar, love to paint and work in the community with people. I love all things superheros, especially Marvel.
Senior Ambassador
Olivia Pavone
Representing Feed Me Food
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I was approached to represent Feed Me Food! It’s always been a dream of mine to be a part of such a great community event and I happily accepted. I was excited to be nominated as an ambassador because it gives me the chance to represent a local business and be more involved within my community.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
I work alongside my parents in our family-owned business.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
Feed Me Food is a well-known local business that serves fresh food at community events, markets and festivals. We enjoy bringing people together through good food and friendly service while supporting local events within our community.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, travelling, attending local events, meeting new people and singing. I also enjoy listening to music, watching moves and getting involved in community events.
Junior Ambassadors
Junior Ambassador
Jaxsyn Pearce
Representing Ayr State School
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
A reason why I wanted to be a water festival junior ambassador is because it is an opportunity to represent my school and make new friends.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
My role at Ayr State School is house captain of Mitchell Kookaburras.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
My school is called Ayr State School in Ayr and we have lots of kids from many different places. This year is our 140th year.
What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies and interests are motorbike riding, machinery and playing games. I am interested in becoming a mechanic or a racer in the MotoGP. I am also interested in Aerodynamics.
Junior Ambassador
Amara Boccalatte
Representing BT Farms
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
The reason I want to become an ambassador is to see how I can grow and meet new people. I’m also excited to be a part of the water festival!
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
My role is to learn about the farm, help my dad change water and do other jobs around the farm that need doing. My favourite part is getting to see all the people my dad works with and riding on the tractor.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
BT Farms is a small family business growing sugar cane in the Burdekin area. Sugar cane is very important in the Burdekin community.
What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies are dance, piano and singing. I enjoy art and sports like long jump, high jump and running. I also love animals.
Junior Ambassador
Judah Donald
Representing Burdekin Christian College
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I would like to grow as a person and develop my confidence.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
I am a year 6 student at Burdekin Christian College and I as chosen to be a house captain for Mark.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
I attend Burdekin Christian College which is a private Christian school for Prep – Year 12 in the Burdekin.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I was born in Toowoomba and moved to Home Hill in 2020 to live closer to my grandparents (on my dad’s side of the family.)
Junior Ambassador
Evie Totorica
Representing Ayr Motorcycle Club
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I was asked to represent the club and thought it would be a good idea. It’s a good opportunity to be in the community representing the club and sport I love.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
I am a junior female rider in the 65cc class competing against boys. I represent Ayr Motorcycle Club on club days and at QLD and Australian title levels.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
Ayr Motorcycle Club is a grassroots dirt-track and speedway club at Brandon Sports Reserve in the Burdekin. A Motorcycling Queensland sanctioned venue, built on local pride, volunteers and a passion for dust, throttle and gate-dropping action.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Motorbike riding, singing, netball, camping, boating and fishing.
Junior Ambassador
Ashlyn Pearce
Representing Lower Burdekin Celic Dancing Association
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
When I was asked to be an ambassador entrant for LBCDA I was very excited. I thought that this would be a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. The water festival is a great community event and it’s a great social outing to mingle with family and friends.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
My family are active members of the LBCDA. We assist as volunteers at annual events. I am Highland Dancing student and always say yes when the LBCDA ask for dancers to perform at local community events. I participate in classes through the week after school and compete in multiple competitions throughout the year as well.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
The LBCDA aims to foster Highland and Irish dancing in the Burdekin community. We do this by providing opportunities for dancers and by getting out in the local community and volunteering at local community events. At FC Caledonia, we learn the traditional Scottish dances as well as the meanings behind each of these dances.
What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies and interests consist of going to the beach with my friends, riding my quad bike, swimming and knee boarding at the beach. I enjoy going to art classes after school. And of course, I enjoy Highland dancing and going away to competitions and meeting new people.
Junior Ambassador
Amity Baxter
Representing The Burdekin Academy
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I nominated to be an ambassador to meet new friends and have fun in the community. I also love gymnastics and am proud to represent my club.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
I am a gymnast and have done it since I was 5 years old. I love competing in different competitions and meeting different clubs.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
The Burdekin Academy is a gymnastics club that offers fun for all ages of children. It has been running for 14 years since 2012.
What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies and interests are gymnastics, athletics and soccer.
Junior Ambassador
Lillea Levitt
Representing Burdekin Netball Association
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
To meet new people and to represent my club.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
I am a player and have been since I was 6 years old.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
Burdekin Netball provides opportunities to all kids wanting to learn the skills of netball from a very young age. They are a passionate and supportive club that encourages all of us to play to our best always.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Touch, netball, volleyball, shopping, fishing and hanging with my friends.
Junior Ambassador
Aria Fiamingo
Representing St Francis Catholic School
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I nominated to be an ambassador because I think I would be good for the job. I have new creative ideas, a good point of view and I’m willing to listen to others opinion and input. I work well with other people and by myself. I will commit to it. I think it would be such a good opportunity for myself to learn. I would represent the school in pride and honour. I love to raise money to good causes and I will take this job as my priority. I also think it would be really fun to meet people and learn about their perspectives.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
My role is a grade six leader which is to be a role model to any of the younger students and sometimes to represent the school. I’m also the sport captain and my role for that is to encourage everyone to try their best, participate and have fun. I love to represent my colour at districts and to represent my school at any outside school events. I’ve gone to Anzac Day since prep, marching and sitting through the ceremonies. I’ve donated money to Project Compassion and if I do get the spot as the Ambassador, I would do events to raise money for any cause.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
My organisation is St Francis Catholic School, a school that raises money for events, participates in Catholic days, we even go to Church for masses. We’re a strong school that is growing.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Well at school I’m in mini vinnies like math and science. My hobbies out of school are dancing, singing. I can even play guitar. I like to run and do sport. I’m pretty athletic but also love art but dance and singing are my passion. I love doing contemporary pieces and country songs.
Junior Ambassador
Edith Innes
Representing East Ayr State School
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
I nominated to be an ambassador because I would like to meet new people throughout the community, learn new skills and become more confident publicly. Being an ambassador is something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve attended many Mardi Gras and to experience one in a different way will be really cool. I love seeing the community come together and to be able to show them how great East Ayr State School is. It is an amazing opportunity that I just couldn’t miss.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
The organisation I am representing is East Ayr State School. At EASS I am a student who has attended school there from Prep-Grade 6. During my time at EASS I have felt I was always a part of the school community and had so much fun learning with the amazing staff. From Prep I always knew I wanted to be school captain, at the end of grade 5, I gave my speech, did my interview and later got the role of East Ayr State School, school captain.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
East Ayr is a great school because it has a great sense of community and gives kids a place to feel safe, respected and free. At East Ayr we are offered many opportunities to try new things and have new experiences outside of our classwork. These include musicals, instrumental, choir, wearable arts and representing EASS at various sporting events. The staff are caring and passionate about helping us learn in the best way possible. I personally love EASS and have had such a great time over my many years there.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Outside of school I participate in Burdekin soccer and also am a highland dancer with FC Caledonia. Inside of school, I am part of the instrumental music program where I am level 3 in playing the Alto Saxophone. I am very interested in science and would like to be a biologist or a zoologist when I grow up.
Junior Ambassador
Amity Power
Representing Campbell’s Jewellery
Why did you nominate to become an ambassador?
My Nunna (Grandma) owns Campbell’s Jewellery and she asked me if I would like to represent her business. I loved the idea and said yes straight away. I am looking forward to meeting new people, attending events and can’t wait to help organise the float and be a part of the Water Festival parade.
What is your role in the organisation that you are representing?
From very young, I have watched my Grandma and the other ladies serve and work with jewellery. I love it! I hope to work at Campbell’s Jewellery as an after-school job. In the meantime, I will learn about gemstones and diamonds so I can serve customers with what they would like for when I am ready.
Provide a summary about your organisation.
Campbell’s Jewellery was owned by Kevin and Meryl Campbell for over 50 years and in 2013 when the Campbells retired, my Nunna became the new owner. Alan, the jeweller works instore to help people with their jewellery repairs. Campbell’s Jewellery is where people look to buy beautiful jewellery, watches and giftware.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I like to play soccer and spend time with my cousins. As I am one of the oldest, I like to help and look after the younger ones, which I love to do. I love to bake with mum and especially like to shop for all western style clothes and also like to get my nails done.
