Introducing the 2024 Youth Ambassador Candidates

We are proud to introduce the 2024 Cranbrook Youth Ambassador candidates.  

Pictured from left to right: Kendal Frenette (sponsored by the Cranbrook Lions), Catherine Niemand (sponsored by the Kin Club), Maria Pequero (sponsored by Cranbrook Rotary), Jayna Thompson (sponsored by the Colombo Lodge), 2023 Ambassador Team Elizabeth McLeod and Zoey Stenersen, Mylee Kozicky (sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles), Moyin Olabode (sponsored by Sunrise Rotary) and Jessica Romanick (sponsored by 2DayFM).

The Youth Ambassadors will be representing Cranbrook in the City of Trail May 10,  helping run one of the activity centres at the Children's Festival on May 11, and are gearing up for their annual Dessert Auction and Speech Night in early June.  To learn more about what they are working on and upcoming events, visit www.cranbrookyouthambassadors.com 

Photo credit: Stephanie Moore, Photographer

We are a youth leadership program promoting personal development, community involvement and volunteerism.

The Cranbrook Youth Ambassador Program first started in 1965 and although it has grown and changed over the past nearly 60 years, it remains a program dedicated to providing life-skill and leadership training, while promoting community involvement and volunteerism.

The program is currently offered to young women in Grades 10 and 11 in Cranbrook. To learn more about the program and sessions offered, click the Our Program link or reach out to us via email and we would be happy to connect with you.

Check out some of our latest events and activities….

A huge shout out to Steve and Fiorentino Bros for their support of our program and for teaching the team all about basic car maintenance. From brake fluid to washer fluid, lug nuts to torque wrenches, windshield wiper blades to tire changes, battery
This morning we are learning the ins and outs of car care and maintenance with Steve at Fiorentino Brothers. Let’s go!!!! #cranbrookyouthambassadors
Today’s session was on emergency preparedness. A huge thank you to all the families and sponsors who joined us for a crash course in how to be best prepared for an emergency. A big thank you to our youth ambassador candidates and ambassador tea
A few laughs as the one-and-only Jenn Spyksma shares some tips and tricks on hospitality ahead of our Youth Ambassador Banquet and Ball April 20. Tickets are on sale now here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cranbrook-youth-ambassador-ball-tickets-85333
And we are off to spend time with the Mad Lillies team getting some tips and tricks from the pros!! #cranbrookyouthambassadors
Having a blast with @ladylipstickslinger learning the basics of skin care and makeup this afternoon! #cranbrookyouthambassadors
With one in five students affected by bullying, the annual pink shirt day is an opportunity to raise awareness and spread messages of kindness and compassion. Be kind all day, everyday to everyone. #cranbrookyouthambassadors #weloveourcommunity #cran
Thank you to the community of Whitefish for the warm welcome and amazing hospitality earlier this month as we took part in the Whitefish Winter Carnival, celebrating 65 years of tradition! What an amazing show of community participation and support.

Promoting the City and It’s Festival

One of the roles of our program is to promote the city, it’s spirit and it’s festival.

Our Youth Ambassador Team is involved in a range of community events, we participate in and support various charity events, and we promote the City and Spirit of the Rockies Festival in communites in BC, Alberta, and the US.

Pictured is the 2023 City of Cranbrook Float, which has won awards at the Penticton Peach Festival, Julyfest Parade and Lethbridge Whoop Up Days.

Learning new skills and gaining self-confidence

In six short months, you will gain self confidence and unlock new potential within yourself. There is training in everything from public speaking and resume writing to financial management and budgeting. You'll even learn about basic car care and change a tire or two. We are also big on being part of the community. From rolling up your sleeves with the kids at the Children’s Festival to raising money for our charity of choice, we have a lot of fun volunteering in the community.

Our focus on personal growth encourages candidates to discover your unique strengths, values, and aspirations. We also focus on community involvement, and you’ll learn about your community and the value of making a positive impact. It’s not all about work though! The most memorable lessons are learned in the company of friends and shared experiences. Building friendships and having a fun are part of our program as well.

Support for our Community

Our Youth Ambassadors are involved in a range of community events. From participating in the Coldest Night of the Year to raise funds for this important cause, to running the Creative Hair Tent at the Children’s Festival, participating in the Business Excellence Awards, serving at the Annual Senior’s Christmas Dinner and more, we are proud to be part of these amazing community events.