Congratulations to Gwyneth Larson from the community of Waverly on being named the InSPIREation award recipient.

The AAO is pleased to announce the new leadership for the organization: Chair of the Board, Jim Ganger President, Dave Recker Secretary, Eileen Hafften Treasurer, Terri Johnson Board Members, Sharolyn Carlson and Jennifer Evers Jim Ganger will also serve as Vice Commodore for Visiting Dignitaries, and Terri Johnson will serve as Vice Commodore for Finance. The AAO sincerely thanks the previous leadership for their many years of service, and for helping the new leadership with

The Aquatennial Ambassadors participated in the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, September 15 at Target Field. The Alzheimer's Association stated they have raised $1,430,916,19 as of this writing, which puts the Twin Cities walk as the number one walk in the nation. This was an especially important event for Commodore Ann Bailey, as Ann's father suffered from the disease. Ann, and her husband, Randy, have walked and volunteered in the event for years. Ann stated, "Th

The AAO would like to congratulate Taylor Tody from the community of Rockford for being named the InSPIREation award recipient at the 79th Aquatennial Ambassador coronation. The InSPIREation award is sponsored by Spire Credit Union. SPIRE Credit Union CEO and Admiral for the AAO, Dan Stoltz presented Taylor with the award. The InSPIREation award is voted on by the Ambassador candidates. The candidates were encouraged to consider an individual who met the following criteria:

The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) held the Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation presented by SPIRE Credit Union at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Saturday, July 21. At the end of the coronation, the 2019 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial Princesses were announced. Queen of the Lakes Haley Rogers Haley is from the community of Albertville. Haley is a 2018 graduate from St. Michael-Albertville High School, and is now a studying mathematics with a concentration i

The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) revealed the 2019 Aquatennial Commodore and Captains Thursday evening at the annual Commodore's Dinner. Ann Bailey, President of DARTS, will serve as the 2019 Aquatennial Commodore. She will be joined by Marjorie Weinhagen of Weinhagen Tires and Jackie Paul of 360 Communities as Captains. The AAO is thrilled to have this first all-female Ambassador team. Aquatennial Commodore Ann Bailey Ann Bailey is the President at D

The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) recognized the 2018 Outstanding Honorary Commodore Award Winner and the Minnesota Community Award during the Candidate Community Luncheon on Tuesday, July 17 at the Millenium Hotel in Minneapolis. Harvey Mickolichek from the community of Silver Lake is the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Honorary Commodore Award. Mr. Mickolichek has enhanced the community of Silver Lake in immeasurable ways including serving as a charter member

In just 100 days, Aquatennial Candidates from across Minnesota, International Visiting Dignitaries from throughout North America, and Aquatennial festival fans will converge in Minneapolis along with AAO ambassadors, alumni, members, and volunteers to celebrate the Best Days of Summer! However, you don't need to wait until then to plug into the excitement of #Aqua2017. Here are several ways you can prepare and celebrate now: Candidate Registration Deadline Registration for t