2025/2026 Ambassador Applications are NOW OPEN!
Eligibility: Open to any person between the ages of 17 and 25 as of August 1, 2025.
The Fair Ambassador will represent the Fergus Agricultural Society by learning about and promoting agriculture at various events throughout Centre Wellington for one year.
The Ambassador will also compete in the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs Competition in August 2026.
Competition Requirements:
Each contestant will be required to:
- Prepare a poster display board about themselves
- Propose a new event or educational activity for future fairs.
- Participate in a short interview with a panel of judges
- Deliver a two to three-minute prepared speech
- Answer an impromptu question
This year’s competition will be held on September 7, 2025 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. Further details regarding the competition schedule will be provided to contestants in August.
All Ambassador contestants will receive a gift for participating.
The winner will also receive a $500 scholarship to support their future endeavors. This can be used toward post-secondary education, leadership training or professional development opportunities. The scholarship is awarded as a recognition of the recipient’s dedication to personal community involvement and agricultural advocacy.
Contact the Ambassador Committee to register as a participant or for more information.
