Ambassador Program
Coordinators:
Monika Marsh (905-767-1623) and Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-835-3287).
It’s back! The Coldwater Fall Fair will once again feature the Ambassador Program. But this year, it will be bigger and better than ever! There are opportunities for all ages to be ambassadors at the Fair, as follows:
- Mini Ambassador – Ages 6 to 9
- Junior Ambassador – Ages 10 to 14
- Ambassador – Ages 16 to 24
- Golden Ambassador – Ages 60+
The Coldwater Fall Fair Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for rural youth in and around the Coldwater area. Being an Ambassador is a rewarding experience that helps to develop confidence and life skills and teaches the participants to be involved in their community. And for the Golden Ambassador, it’s an opportunity to meet new people, try new things, and share fun and interesting memories of past fairs. All the ambassadors will be involved in a variety of activities during the Fair, such as the parade, opening ceremonies, handing out ribbons, welcoming fairgoers and guests, and just having fun! Throughout the year, the ambassadors will participate in other events happening in Coldwater, as their schedules permit.
This year’s competition for all levels will be held upstairs at the Coldwater Arena on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 11 am for all levels except the Mini Ambassador
contestants, who should arrive at noon. All contestants will gather with the judges and Ambassador Committee members, as well as the audience, for some light refreshments
and social time. The guidelines for each level’s competition are as follows:
Mini Ambassador – The parents of the contestants will be given 10 simple questions in advance that they may practice with their child. On the day of the competition, the
contestant will be asked 5 of these questions. In addition, each contestant will be required to make a poster that shows their favourite things, including at least one thing they
love at the Fair, and to show and explain that poster to the judges. As well, they should bring along their favourite stuffed toy and be prepared to tell the judges why they love it.
There will be prizes for all participants.
Junior Ambassador– Each contestant will have a private interview with the judges. All contestants will then introduce themselves to the judges and guests by presenting their
bio which includes their name, school, grade, hobbies, interests, and any fun facts about them. After that they will deliver a 2 to 3 minute prepared talk on any topic they choose.
A final fun surprise task will be required of each contestant. There will be prizes for all participants.
Ambassador– Each contestant will have a private interview with the judges. All contestants will then introduce themselves to the judges and guests by presenting their bio,
which includes their name, school/grade or occupation, hobbies, interests, and any fun facts about them. After that they will deliver a 3 to 5 minute prepared talk on any topic
they choose. A final fun surprise task will be required of each contestant. There will be prizes for all participants, and a financial bursary for the Ambassador which will be
payable in four instalments over the course of the year, as outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Golden Ambassador – Each contestant will have a private interview with the judges. All contestants will then introduce themselves to the judges and guests by presenting their
bio, which includes their name, hobbies, interests, and any fun facts about them. After that they will talk for 3 to 5 minutes about their favourite memories of the Coldwater Fall
Fair. Best of all – ALL CONTESTANTS WILL BE WINNERS! We can never have enough Golden Ambassadors at the Fair! There will be prizes for all participants.
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The ambassadors don’t have to be experts in agriculture, live on a farm, or have grown up in Coldwater. It’s all about having fun, exploring your own potential and learning new
things about your community while you give back in a most amazing way
Please submit your application no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The application form is available below; please submit it at the Severn Township Public Library
(Coldwater) or directly to one of the contacts listed below. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Monika Marsh (905-767-1623;
monika.c.marsh@gmail.com) or Cheryle Bidmead-Malone (705-835-3287; cheryle.bidlone@hotmail.com).
Application Forms
Also be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions