Applications for the 58th National Jersey Queen are being accepted until October 15.
Participants in the National Jersey Queen Contest must meet three requirements. First, they must be at least 16 years of age, but not older than 22, on January 1, 2012. Second, they must be either the current year’s or a former state or regional Jersey queen, or an exhibitor in the 2012 Western National Junior Jersey Show or The All American Junior Jersey Show. Third, they must be a Junior Member in good standing or Lifetime Member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
Scholarships totaling $1,000 are presented to the Queen and alternates from the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund.
Candidates for National Jersey Queen are evaluated on the quality of their application, interview, general dairy and Jersey breed knowledge, and public speaking, both prepared and extemporaneous.
The National Jersey Queen represents the Jersey community throughout the year at local, state and national events, including the 2013 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, June 24 to 29 in Amarillo, Texas.