But how
are these young women chosen to attend this workshop?
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| Jeni Haler, 2014-2015 Princess Kay of the Milky Way |
Each of
them are from a dairy farm family, or they, or their parents or guardian
are employed by a dairy farm. They are selected as their county's dairy
ambassadors, and then move on to the May Event in St. Cloud. This is
also where the 12 finalists are selected for the Minnesota dairy
industry's goodwill ambassador, Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
Candidates are judged on a written application, a short speech, a
professional interview, and a mock media interview. Live updates of the finalist announcements will be posted to Princess Kay’s Facebook page during the luncheon held on Sunday, May 17th. On Twitter, updates can be obtained by following the hashtag #MNPrincessKay.
After a busy summer of June Dairy Month promotions, parades, and County
Fairs, the 12 finalists come together again in August for more judging.
Princess Kay is then crowned the night before the Minnesota
State Fair opens and serves as the dairy industry’s goodwill ambassador
for a year, helping people understand the dedication of dairy farmers to
wholesome and nutritious food, and the way milk is produced. Dairy
farmers sponsor the dairy princess program through Midwest Dairy Association.
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| Jeni Haler, 2014-2015 Princess Kay of the Milky Way |
All 12 of the Princess Kay finalists
have their likeness carved in butter during the Minnesota State Fair and
make public appearances during the Fair’s 12-day run.
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| Princess Kay, Jeni Haler and her butterhead |
Exhausting? You bet! Worth it? Absolutely!
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