2012 Dairy Ambassadors:
Ashley Huntington (left) is from Wasatch County and currently attends Snow College where she is majoring in business marketing. Not only was Ashley the valedictorian of her high school, but she is an athlete, skilled in debate, and quite artistic. Her key dairy message is "Yogurt for You." Alyssa Hardy grew up on a dairy farm in Box Elder County. She is currently attending UVU where she is studying to be a radiology tech. Alyssa loved growing up on a dairy farm but also loves wake boarding, snowboarding, skiing, dancing, and softball. Her dairy platform is "Think Your Drink."
We look forward to working with our two ambassadors throughout 2012.
Are you interested in becoming a Dairy Ambassador?
The Dairy Ambassador program is a county and state program designed to further youth and community dairy education. Each year, select high school students from around the state represent their local county, attending farm field days, doing classroom eduction, and offering information at the county fair about dairy products and dairy farming. Two state-level ambassadors are chosen from qualified applicants each January. State Ambassadors receive a monetary scholarship and represent Dairy Farmers throughout the year at community events, school assemblies, the annual convention and more. State ambassador applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently represent the dairy industry as a spokesperson OR have demonstrated past success as a spokesperson
- Have flexibility in their work/school schedule to accommodate short-notice interview requests
- Possess strong communication skills and ability to translate complex ideas into messages for consumers
- Have a solid knowledge of dairy/nutrition and current issues related to dairy
- Be able to conduct interviews on a broad range of dairy topics
- Project a positive and professional image and attitude
- Must be single with no children between the ages of 17 - 25
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Interested and qualified applicants should download an application.
Completed applications should be mailed to: Utah Dairy Commission Attn: Debbie Vaughn • 1213 East 2100 South • Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Questions? Email Debbie Vaughn
Deadline for 2013 Ambassadors will be mid-November 2012 - More details to come.
