Search for 2022 National Jersey Queen Is Underway
The search for the 65th National Jersey Queen is underway.
The selection process which will take place November 3, 4, and 5, 2022, during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky.
Any female member of the American Jersey Cattle Association (junior or Lifetime) between the ages of 16 and 22 as of January 1, 2022, may participate. Applications must be received in the AJCA office not later than October 15.
Participants will take a written test on general dairy and Jersey breed knowledge on Thursday evening, November 3. On Friday, November 4 they will interview with a three-member judging panel.
On Friday they will assist with The All American Junior Jersey Show before the final competition on Saturday morning. At the Youth Awards Ceremony the contestants will showcase their public speaking abilities before the final five are announced. The final five candidates will then answer a question in front of the crowd. The top five will then assist with The All American Jersey Sale and the All American Jersey Heifer Show before the Queen and two alternates are announced at the beginning of the National Jersey Jug Futurity.
The 2022 National Jersey Queen and her court will then preside over the remaining weekend events. The new Queen will succeed current Queen, Kylie Konyn, Escondido, Calif.
The complete schedule of events, contest elements and judging scorecard, are found on the USJersey website (permalink http://bit.do/QueenApplication).The 65th National Jersey Queen will promote the Jersey breed and represent members of the American Jersey Cattle Association throughout the year at local, state and national events including the 2023 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in LaCrosse, Wis. Her activities are featured @USJerseyQueen on Facebook.
The Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund Scholarships provides $1,000 in scholarships for the Queen and alternates, plus financial support for the Queen’s travel after her selection.
For more information about participating in or supporting the National Jersey Queen development program, contact the AJCA Communications Department at 614/861-3636, or email info@usjersey.com with “National Jersey Queen” in the subject line.
The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March.
October 8 is the deadline for open and junior show entries. Final payments for three-year-old nominations for the 2022 National Jersey Jug Futurity are due on September 20. For premium list with show rules and entry forms, visit livestockexpo.org or call 502/595-3166.
