My Fair Lady Award

Purpose

The My Fair Lady Award honors a woman whose service and leadership have made a meaningful contribution to the agricultural fair tradition and the preservation of the values celebrated by the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair since 1738.

The award recognizes women who help keep fair traditions alive through agriculture, livestock, education, youth programs, homemaking arts, community involvement, historic preservation, and volunteer service.

Eligibility

Nominees must demonstrate significant involvement in one or more of the following:

• Agricultural fairs

• Agriculture or farming

• Livestock programs

• 4-H or youth agricultural organizations

• Agricultural education

• Homemaking arts

• Traditional crafts and skills

• Historic preservation related to rural or agricultural heritage

• Community organizations that support the mission of agricultural fairs

• Volunteer leadership within fair organizations

Nominees should have a history of service extending beyond a single event or year.

Selection Criteria

Commitment to Fair Life (40%)

The nominee demonstrates sustained involvement in activities connected to agricultural fairs.

Examples:

• Fair volunteer

• Fair board member

• Department superintendent

• Livestock exhibitor

• Fair educator

• Contest coordinator

• Long-time fair participant

• Organizer of fair-related programs

Promotion of Agriculture and Heritage (25%)

The nominee actively supports the preservation and promotion of:

• Agriculture

• Livestock

• Gardening

• Food production

• Homemaking arts

• Traditional skills

• Agricultural education

• Local history and heritage

Support of Future Generations (20%)

The nominee invests in youth and future fair participants through:

• 4-H

• FFA

• Mentoring

• Educational programs

• Skill-building opportunities

• Youth leadership development

Community Service and Leadership (15%)

The nominee demonstrates leadership and service that strengthen both the fair community and the broader Fredericksburg region.

Call for Nominations:

MY FAIR LADY AWARD

Honoring Women Who Keep Fair Traditions Alive

The Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair is seeking nominations for the My Fair Lady Award, an annual recognition honoring a woman whose dedication, service, and leadership have helped preserve and promote the traditions celebrated by agricultural fairs.

Founded in 1738, the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair has long served as a place where agriculture, education, craftsmanship, community involvement, and family traditions come together. The My Fair Lady Award recognizes a woman who has played a meaningful role in carrying those traditions forward.

Nominees may be involved in agriculture, livestock, gardening, agricultural education, homemaking arts, youth development, historic preservation, fair leadership, volunteer service, or other efforts that support the mission and values of agricultural fairs.

The recipient will be recognized during the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair and will have the opportunity to direct a $250 donation to a qualifying organization that supports agriculture, youth development, preservation, education, or related community initiatives.

We invite you to nominate a woman whose contributions have helped keep the spirit of the fair alive for future generations.

Nomination Deadline: July 24, 2026

Award Presentation: August 1, 2026 at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair

Nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-rhqStsUN9acbqF1KyXqL5j9OsR18Z0Y0FCjCtL5p7cvr1w/viewform

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