IT'S show time, Warwick.

The countdown is on to the annual Warwick Show (March 18 to 20) and the showgirl dinner dance presentation, which will be held on Saturday, February 27.

With anticipation building within the walls of the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society office, 2015 Warwick showgirl Emma Boughen has encouraged young men and women to nominate themselves for showgirl, junior show princess and rural ambassador.

Miss Boughen described her year as showgirl as "unforgettable".

"From the night of the ball, and getting to spend time with a wonderful bunch of people, to the lead-up to the show, and of course the weekend of - the experience was one I will remember for the rest of my life," she said.

"I never expected to win, but I'm so glad I did, not only for the haul of wonderful prizes donated by generous local businesses that I took home, but also for the self-confidence I gained."

Miss Boughen then went on to represent Warwick at regional level in Toowoomba.

"I've made lifelong friends and learnt lifelong lessons about public speaking, life in regional communities, and some great hair and makeup tips to boot," she said.

Not limited to young women though, the recent addition of the rural ambassador competition, won last year by Tammy Bondfield, has opened up the field of entrants to men as well.

"The rural ambassador competition is for young men and women with an agricultural and/or rural background behind them," Miss Boughen said.

"If wearing a tiara isn't your cup of tea, but you have a passion for regional Queensland communities, and the life shows bring to them, consider entering the rural ambassador competition to promote the wonderful industry and region you live and/or work in."

Miss Boughen said while the showgirl movement often had an "old-fashioned" rap, the competition was as important as ever.

"Looking back on my childhood, memories from my local show are some of the happiest and most vivid pictures that come to mind," she said.

"From small shows like Inglewood, through to Warwick and the Ekka, the Queensland show movement is about shining light on hardworking, passionate people of the bush, who so often go unnoticed.

"It's about coming together and having some fun despite the tough times, it's about celebrating our achievements, about being the people that put food on plates and clothes on backs."

To get involved contact the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society on 4661 9060 or visit warwickshow androdeo.com.au.