The purpose of the National Junior Grange Ambassador program is to provide an opportunity for outstanding Junior Grangers, selected by their State Grange, to attend the National Grange Convention and build their leadership potential. They will be given the opportunity to build relationships with other Junior Grangers and Grangers across the Nation. They will receive vital training that will be instrumental in developing the Junior Grange programs within their state, as well as preparing them for their future in the Grange.

A maximum of 2 Junior Grangers per state may be chosen to represent their State at the National Convention. No more than two candidates will be chosen through a process of interviews and observations made by a council of judges. The candidate(s) that are chosen will serve as the National Junior Grange Ambassador and will be a representative of the National Junior Grange program for a one-year term.

Applicants are only permitted to apply and run for National Junior Grange Ambassador one time in their Junior Career. Applicants running for Ambassador are to attend the National Grange convention and attend meal functions and activities determined by the National Junior Grange Director, at the costs of the applicant.

Junior Ambassadors of the Year (2023-24)

Gayle Reyburn, PA

Junior Grange Ambassador Application
Junior Grange Ambassador Application

All applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

  1. Must be a Junior Grange member for a minimum of 3 years.
  2. Must be between the ages of 11-14 years, having observed their 11th birthday, but not their 15th by December 31st of the year they attend National Session.
  3. Applicants must be able to attend National Convention to represent their state during Junior Grange activity days (Thursday-Saturday) at their own costs.
  4. Applicants must have a parent or guardian attend National convention with them.

Applicants must submit the following:

  1. Four letters of recommendations from:
    • State President
    • State Junior Director (if applicable)
    • Junior Leader (if applicable)
    • Educational Leader (i.e. teacher, Sunday school teacher etc)
  2. Headshot – a photograph containing only yourself
  3. One-page biography telling about yourself, your family, and your Junior Grange Achievements.
  4. Attach a 1-page essay on “Why you would like to represent the National Grange as the NJGA”

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: SEPTEMBER 1

Each State Grange may send one male and one female representative.

**At this time all Ambassadors must be able to attend National Convention and all Junior Activities at their own cost**
**If named National Junior Grange Ambassador, you may be required to attend certain activities and events at your own cost.**