After being nominated by his colleague at Elders Goulburn, Steve Ridley, Mr McGregor was selected for an interview to determine whether he would receive funding.

"I had to talk about what I've done and what I will do to improve my education and professional career," Mr McGregor said.

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As a reward for finishing in equal second, he received $900.

Although he hasn't decided on how he would spend the cash he says something will come along.

"It will go towards my development or education," he said.

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For others preparing for the interviews in future years, he had one piece of advice.

"Try not to get too nervous and have a normal conversation," he said.

The Norman Lethbridge Award was presented during the Angus judging at this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show by NSW minister for agriculture Adam Marshall.

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The award began in 2002 and was named in honour of the NSW State Committee's past secretary Norman Lethbridge.

He was a stock and station agent for most of his working life, with the majority of his clients in Cumberland in Sydney.

The award is open to students and cadets over 16 years and under 25 years of age, studying agriculture, livestock auctioneering or stock and station work.

The applicant must reside within 200km of Sydney.

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