Omaha, Nebraska – Through application and successful participation in the Midwest Dairy Ambassador Program, the following 2023 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors earned a $1,000 educational scholarship from Midwest Dairy.
- Jenna Albers of Randolph, Nebraska, and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Allison Engelman of Diller, Nebraska, and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Tessa Haahr of Wynot, Nebraska, and attends Cedar Catholic High School
- Kaitlyn Hanson of Mead, Nebraska, and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Brooke Hilgenkamp of Arlington, Nebraska, and attends Arlington Public Schools
- Brianna Klabenes of Chambers, Nebraska, and attends Chambers Public School
- Jenna Muntz of Louisville, Nebraska, and attends Northeast Community College
- Emily Rempel of Beatrice, Nebraska, and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
At the beginning of last year, Nebraska high school juniors, seniors, and college students were selected to serve as the 2023 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors for Midwest Dairy. Throughout the year, the Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors promoted the dairy community and supported Midwest Dairy’s mission to give consumers an excellent dairy experience at a variety of industry and consumer events in Nebraska.
Helping to grow trust in dairy during their year-long experience, the Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors took part in 60 event activations and leadership opportunities and were skillful and committed to promoting dairy through media interviews and several photos posted on Nebraska’s Dairy Ambassador and Midwest Dairy Facebook pages.
The ambassadors gained insight on the dairy industry and developed their leadership skills by attending industry events and dairy tours as well as participating in virtual trainings. Events the ambassadors served as dairy industry advocates included UNL College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) Appreciation Event, Cream of the Crop Dairy Show, Omaha Baseball Village Booth during the College World Series, Nebraska State Fair, Ag Literacy Festivals, and more.
Midwest Dairy’s Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for high school and college students interested in promoting dairy. Dairy Ambassadors have the opportunity to connect with consumers and share dairy’s story while networking with their peers and industry professionals. To learn more about the Midwest Dairy Ambassador Program, visit www.midwestdairy.com (Ambassador Program found on the Young Dairy Leaders tab).
(#1) KAITLYN HANSON & ALLISON ENGELMAN
2023 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors, Kaitlyn Hanson (left) and Allison Engleman (center) share the sustainability story of dairy with Gen Z consumer during the UNL College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources Appreciation Day held at the UNL Dairy Store on April 20.
(#2) TESSA HAAHR
2023 Nebraska Dairy Ambassador, Tessa Haahr takes the opportunity to check out Burbach Dairy’s calves during one of the ambassador dairy tour farm stops held on May 30.
(#3) BROOKE HILGENKAMP
KTIC Farm Broadcaster Chad Moyer (left) interviews 2023 Nebraska Dairy Ambassador Brooke Hilgenkamp (right) during the 2023 Cream of the Crop Dairy Show held in West Point on June 17.
(#4) JENNA MUNTZ & JENNA ALBERS
2023 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors, Jenna Muntz (left) and Jenna Albers (right) hand out milk to school students at the Largest Classroom event held during the 2023 Nebraska State Fair.
(#5) BRIANNA KLABENES & EMILY REMPEL
2023 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors, Brianna Klabenes (left) and Emily Rempel (right) take a break from serving ice cream during the Nebraska State Fair Regional Youth Dairy Show held September 3.
