In 2024 we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Former Paris Fair Queens and Paris Fair Ambassadors. We are excited to invite all Past Queens and Ambassadors back to the Fair to celebrate on August 29th 2024. If you are a Past Queen or Ambassador please email us at parisfairambassador@gmail.com to be a part of the celebration.
Representing the Paris Agricultural Society as the Paris Fair Ambassador is a great honour and tradition. 2024 marks the 58th anniversary of the competition. Our goal is to provide young adults opportunities to build skills, become involved in their community, and make friendships that last a lifetime.
Contestants must meet the following criteria:
● 17 years of age as of August 1st, 2024, and not be 24 years of age by August 1st, 2024
● Any gender
● Has not previously reigned as Ambassador of any fair
● Be available to represent the Paris Agricultural Society for the duration of the 2024 Paris Fair and at various events for one-year commencing Labour Day weekend, 2025.
● Be available to represent the Paris Agricultural Society at the Canadian National Exhibition in August 2025
● Have a Sponsoring Organization (a non-profit community organization), to provide the $50 entry fee. The contestant may contact an organization of their choice, or the Paris Fair Ambassador Committee can obtain one on your behalf.
The Competition includes:
● A written resume
● An interview with a panel of 3 judges (10 minutes)
● A Prepared speech (3 to 4 minutes)
● In Impromptu question
● A YouTube video about your Sponsoring Organization (maximum 2 minutes)
The video will feature the sponsoring organization (the role and services it provides to the community). Each contestant will be assisted in the preparation of their video. The format will include
● An introduction
● Key Features about your sponsoring organization
● A closing
A member of the Paris Fair Ambassador Committee will work with you to record the video if you need. So don’t worry… assistance will be available to make it great - please reach out and let Valerie or Melissa know if you need any assistance! The YouTube video will be featured prior and during the Paris Fair. Your Youtube video is to be submitted to Melissa Howell via Dropbox, Google Drive, USB or e-mail: melissajanehowell@hotmail.com by Monday, August 26th, 2024
All judging for the competition takes place at the Paris Fair on the Thursday leading into Labour Day weekend. The Paris Fair Ambassador will be required to represent the Paris Agricultural Society at various events for one year commencing Labour Day weekend. Each contestant will be assigned a mentor from the Paris Fair Ambassador Committee who will be available to help prepare for the competition.
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