Ambassador

Taner DeGurse, 2024-2025 Ambassador

Ambassador Team

 

(Front) Taner DeGurse (2024-2025 Ambassador), (Back) Kenzie Ross, Savanah DeNomme,
(Missing from Picture) Tanis DeGurse

About The Ambassador Program

The Brigden Fair Ambassador program was started in 1972 and has been changing and growing every year. Today, it is seen as an opportunity for youth to learn and grow within the community.

The Brigden Fair Ambassador doesn’t need to be an expert in agriculture, live on a farm or have grown up in Brigden. You will only need to be between the ages of 17 and 24 (as of August 1, 2025) and have an eagerness to learn. This program is about learning, being seen as a leader in the community, taking on new challenges and let’s face it – having it on your resume doesn’t hurt either.

Ambassador Competition

Ambassador Competition: August 10, 2025 at 2:00pm/ Exhibition Hall, Brigden Fairgrounds

Pre-registration is required. Registration closes July 25, 2025

Ambassador Contestant Requirements:

  • Open to men and women
  • Must be 17–26 years of age as of August 1st 2025
  • Previous Ambassadors who represented any Ontario Fair are not eligible, but previous contestants are welcome to enter again
  • Previous participants of the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Competition are not eligible
  • Must be willing to represent MAS at Brigden Fair, Oct. 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th and attend various parades, banquets and other events as required to enhance fair representation in the community
  • Competitors need not come from a farm but should have some agricultural knowledge and must be capable of representing the rural, farm aspect of our community
  • Will represent MAS at the OAAS Convention in Toronto in February 2026
  • Will represent MAS at the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Competition in Toronto in August 2026

Contestants will be judged on the following:

  • Personality, Self–Presentation, Enthusiasm, Community Involvement
  • Personal interview including possible questions concerning the Brigden Fair
  • Prepared speech
  • Impromptu questions

Prizes:

  • Ambassador
    • A VIP weekend at the fair with free entry every day
    • A $500 bursary
    • A $500 clothing allowance
    • A trip to Toronto for the OAAS Convention, all expenses paid by our generous Sponsor Delbridge Contracting Ltd.
    • A trip to Toronto for the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Competition
  • All contestants
    • Free entry to the fair all weekend
    • An amazing prize package donated by sponsors
  • Best and reserve speech
    • Monetary prize donated by MorLo Landscaping and In Memory of Donelda MacRae

Ambassador Competition Application

Mini Ambassador Competition

Mini Ambassador Competition: August 10, 2025 at 2:00pm/ Exhibition Hall, Brigden Fairgrounds

Everly Grant, 2024-2025 Mini Ambassador

Pre-registration is required. Registration closes July 25, 2025

Mini Ambassador Contestant Requirements:

  • Open to boys and girls
  • Must be entering grade 2 or 3 in September 2025
  • Must be available for the Saturday of the Fair, October 11th
  • Must have a parent/guardian to accompany them during their time at the fair
  • Contestants will be judged on poise, confidence and delivery of answers to 5 questions which will be provided ahead of time.

All contestants are welcome to participate in the parade on Saturday, October 11th.

Mini Ambassador Competition Application

NEW for 175th Anniversary – Golden Ambassador Competition

Golden Ambassador Competition: August 10, 2025 at 2:00pm/ Exhibition Hall, Brigden Fairgrounds

Contestants must be nominated. Nominations accepted until Friday, July 25, 2025.
Nomination Forms are available at the Fair Office or online at: www.brigdenfair.ca
Golden Ambassador Contestant Requirements:

  • Open to individuals age 70+ as of August 1st 2025.
  • Must be nominated by another individual
  • Must have been involved with the Brigden Fair for a number of years

Contestants will be asked to be on stage while a short recounting of their community achievements is read to the crowd.

The winners (1 male, 1 female) will be decided by secret ballot by those in attendance at the
Ambassador Competition.

We request that the winners attend the official fair opening and ride in the parade on Saturday, October 11th.

Golden Ambassador Competition Application

Ambassador Committee: Brenda Maw, Lacey Eramo, Michelle Evanitski, Stephanie DeGurse, Colette Clarke, Julia Lester, Taylor Maw & Rachael Carr