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THE VERMONT MAPLE
AMBASSADOR CONTEST
Vermont Maple Ambassadors
Dan O'Shaughnessy
and Ayla Atherton
The Vermont Maple Festival and the Vermont Maple Sugarmakers' Association yearly choose two individuals to represent the Maple Industry for the State of Vermont. In the past these two representatives have always been known as the Maple King & Maple Queen. It has been decided that beginning this year the representatives will be known as "Vermont Maple Ambassadors" to better reflect their actual roles, and the expectations of the Maple industry. Two individuals, a male and a female, will be chosen to represent the Vermont Maple industry at functions throughout Vermont and New England for one year. A $2000. scholarship will be awarded to each recipient. This Scholarship competition is open to any Vermont student ages 16-21. The candidate does not have to come from a sugaring family but they must have knowledge and experience about maple sugaring.
The Vermont Maple Ambassadors have the honor, the responsibility and the FUN of representing the Green Mountain State’s signature product during their reigning year.
The Vermont Maple Ambassadors promote, publicize and educate the public with their maple knowledge. They take part in Fairs, Festivals, Field Days, and are in attendance at most significant events where maple is a part of the occasion. The Vermont Building at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts is one of the places where the Maple King and Queen frequently play host and hostess.
Being chosen as a Vermont Maple Ambassador, and taking part in the activities throughout the year, is an experience that provides memories for a lifetime.
Please click below for:
Contest Application and Rules & Regulations
A.N. Deringers Inc is the sponsor of the King and Queen Contest
