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West Niagara Agricultural Society Ambassador Program
West Niagara Fair Ambassador Competition
Would you like to be this year's Ambassador for the Fair and representative for the West Niagara Agricultural Society for the coming year?
Would you like to be this year's Ambassador for the Fair and representative for the West Niagara Agricultural Society for the coming year?
Each year a young person is chosen to be the Ambassador for the West Niagara Fair.
The competition is now open and the Ambassador fair committee is looking for the next young person to assume the role of The West Niagara Fair Ambassador. If you are between the ages of 16 to 25 and are interested in becoming the next West Niagara Fair Ambassador, or know of someone who might make a great representative for the Fair, we encourage you or them to apply.
To Qualify:
- You must be between the ages of 16 and 25,
- Be available and be present at the 2018 West Niagara Fair, Sept 7, 8 & 9 and willing to wear a sash and assist in presentations for various events during the fair.
- Be willing to attend events, represent and promote the fair at various Agricultural events during the 2018-19 year.
- Be willing to assume all duties of the Fair Ambassador.
Being Fair Ambassador is a great opportunity to grow your personal skills, gain experience with public interactions, attend various Agricultural events, and provides the opportunity to enter and compete in the Ambassador competition for the CNE in 2019 (If 18 on or before August 16th 2019)! Opportunities for the Ambassador can be found *here*
The competition for the West Niagara Fair Ambassador will be held on Monday September 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Community Centre at the Fairgrounds.
Competitors will present a 1 ½ minute speech on Agriculture, Agriculture Societies, or some aspect of the West Niagara Fair.
To apply, please complete the application found *here* and submit the application to gilchrist7320@outlook.com
Any questions can also be inquired at the above email address as well!
Meet Our Ambassadors:
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2017-2019 Fair Ambassador - Marijke Boerefyn
We are excited to announce that Marijke, will be returning for another year as our 2018-2019 Ambassador! Marijke is beginning her first year at Guelph University in Animal Sciences. Since Marijke was not old enough in 2018, she is excited as this will also give her the opportunity to represent West Niagara at the CNE in 2019! Be sure to say Hello and stop and chat and meet her in person at the fair!Read more » -
2016-2017 Fair Ambassador - James Gilchrist
James graduated from Grimsby Secondary School in June 2017 with honours Secondary School diploma and his High Skills Major in Construction. In September, James will be attending University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus to pursue a diploma in Agriculture...Read more » -
2015-2016 Fair Ambassador - Meagan Lowden
Meagan is currently a Junior Director of the West Niagara Agricultural Society. She is a graduate of the Mohawk College Environmental Engineering Technician Program, currently working with water and waste water...Read more » -
2014-2015 Fair Ambassador- Kim Wiebe
Kim Wiebe was home schooled throughout elementary and high school, and is currently in her first year of Practical Nursing at Niagara College. She is a dedicated 4-H member and has been involved in showing dairy heifers for six years. She has also served as President for her club of over 30 members for the last three consecutive years, and ...Read more »