2023 Stratford Fall Fair Ambassador

The Ambassador competition is just the beginning of a year long leadership program for youth ages 17 and up. It is an opportunity that focuses on public speaking, interview skills, agriculture awareness and community involvement. Throughout the competition, which is held the Thursday evening of the fair, each contestant will interview with a panel of three judges, give a speech on a topic (provided below) and provide an impromptu answer on either a question or an object. From there, a new Ambassador is announced! For the next year the Ambassador will represent the Stratford and District Agricultural Society and the Stratford community at various events including parades, market, OAAS convention, dinners, trivia night and so much more! Another exciting event is the Canadian National Exhibition, where they will have the chance to earn the title of CNE Ambassador of the Fairs which represents all the fairs in Ontario. The Ambassador will make an endless amount of friends across the province, have a chance to network with many people and build relationships with mentors, possible future employers, etc. They will gain confidence in themselves and their abilities to speak publicly throughout the year, along with confidence in their self presentation. The more the Ambassador gets involved in throughout their reign, the more they will get out of the whole experience!