2023 Georgia National Junior Livestock Ambassadors, pictured left to right, are Kory West, Andrew Carnely, Megan Jacobs, Lola Talton, Kylianne Brown, James McNeal, Amelia Housley, Ella Dowd, John Haven Stalvey and Sydney Coble.
[Perry, GA, May 1] — Ten new Georgia National Junior Livestock Ambassadors were inducted at the Georgia National Rodeo & Stock Show Saturday, February 25th, 2023. These high-schoolers from across the state of Georgia will serve a 1-year term showcasing the livestock and equine industry as well as promoting the youth livestock program and the vital role it plays in the mission of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter.
After reviewing over forty applications and interviewing fifteen applicants, ten Ambassadors were selected. Those Ambassadors are Amelia Housley from Stephens County; Andrew Carnely from Houston County; Ella Dowd from Houston County; James McNeal from Houston County; John Haven Stalvey from Berrien County; Kory West from Bibb County; Kylianne Brown from Hall County; Lola Talton from Monroe County; Megan Jacobs from Jackson County; and Sydney Coble from Burke County.
In addition to promoting the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter and the livestock industry as a whole, Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to plan and execute GNFA events, network and learn from leaders in the field, and develop deep connections with their fellow Ambassadors.
Left to right: GNFA Youth Livestock Director, Kelley Owen, Amelia Housley, Andrew Carnely, Ella Dowd, James McNeal, John Haven Stalvey, Kory West, Kylianne Brown, Lola Talton, Megan Jacobs, Sydney Coble, GNFA Executive Director, Stephen Shimp.
“Through this program, the Ambassadors will gain knowledge about career opportunities available in the agribusiness field and hopefully encourage long time participation in promoting Georgia agriculture,” said Lane, GNFA Marketing and Business Development Officer. “We are taking an active responsibility in helping develop the future leaders of the industry.”
On April 22nd, 2023, the Livestock Ambassadors attended leadership training held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds where they learned how to become an effective leader, the 5 levels of leadership, their own individual values and how they fulfill their purpose, and much more. They also learned how integrity is the most important ingredient in leadership and it is not about what we do so much as how we do it. “These Ambassadors are one of our most valuable assets in their ability to dive deep into their own community of fellow showman promoting GNFA and the importance of why we do what we do here at the Fairgrounds,” said Segars, GNFA Youth Livestock Community Relationship Manager. “The passion that creates their drive that these 10 individuals’ showcase is truly amazing, and with that passion they will develop into the next great leaders of their industry.”
June 14th, 2023, the Livestock Ambassadors will congregate back at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter to help with the National Jr. High Rodeo as well as attend a board meeting. With attending a meeting of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, they will be able to see how a board meeting functions, meet members of the Authority, and be recognized for serving on the 2023 Georgia National Junior Livestock Ambassador team.
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