Each year, the Queen of the Lakes and two Aquatennial Princesses are chosen to represent the festival and city of Minneapolis all over the state, nation and world. Fifty young women representing communities throughout the state of Minnesota participate in this once-in-a-lifetime program.
The Aquatennial have a rich history of Ambassadors who have represented the festival. From Minnesota’s top business leaders, media stars and people who have a great passion for the Aquatennial, these are the people who have made the festival what it is today.
Proud sponsors of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassadors Organization
PREMIERE
($10,000 and above)
-Aquatennial Ambassador Foundation -Brookfield Properties
-Minneapolis Marriott City Center
DIAMOND
($5,000-$9,999)
-Donato's Floral
-Excel Bank - Ann Bentdahl
PLATINUM
($2,000-$4,999)
-Best Western Normandy Inn & Suites
-CTV
-Fogo de Chao -Lotsa Design Graphic Services -Minnetonka Power Squadron
-Paradise Charter Cruises & Deli Double Catering
-Awards by Hammond
-Black Box VSN
-Buffalo Wild Wings
-Cadillac Ranch
-Candyland
-Cartridge World
-Columbia Heights Fire Fighters Association
-Cousin's Subs
-D'Amico & Son's
-Jim Erickson
-Guardian Pest Control
-Hard Rock Café
-Historical Society
-Imprint Gallery
-Java Properties
-Lunds Food Holdings, Inc
-Lyon's Pub
-Mary Kay
-Metro Transit
-Natedogs
-Old Dutch Foods
-Pizza Luce
-RF Moeller Jewelers
-The Global Market
-The Pool and Yacht Club
-The St. Paul Port Authority
-The Star of Boreas
Festival Partners
-Admirals Association
-Aquatennial Ambassador Foundation
-Aquatennial Candidate Foundation
-Aquatennial Senior Alumni
-Commanders Association
-Minneapolis Downtown Council
-Past Queens Association
-Past Princess Association -Second Harvest Heartland
-Veteran's Home
If you would like more information on our current Aquatennial Ambassadors and their roles please select a role below.
