Sheep & Wool Ambassador
The first Maryland Lamb & Wool Queen Competition was held in 1972, when Kendra Hall from Frederick County, Maryland was crowned. This set the stage for 47 years of young ladies proudly representing the Maryland sheep industry. In 2020, the competition was to be re-named Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador and opened to both males and females. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the 2020 festival, the 2019 winners will continue in their roles until the 2021.
The main duty of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador is to educate the public about not only our growing sheep industry here in Maryland, but also nationally. They also hand out ribbons at various shows and show their support for our industry by mentoring younger shepherds.
Visit the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival website for information on entering the next contest.