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About The AAO

The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a Minnesota nonprofit
Section 501(c)(3) public charity.

Our Mission: To inspire young women to achieve extraordinary futures by creating opportunities through work with their communities and AAO

AAO Events & Programming

The AAO hosts programs and events to advance and support its Mission year-round, including the Community Connections program, Candidate Development program, Candidate Scholarship program and Visiting Dignitaries program (click images below for more info).

Aquatennial History

2002 Ambassador Crew
Gene Autry 1940
1941 Eva Brunson
Attendees of the first Women's Expo
Bob Hope 1949
Miss USA 1976
2014: 75th Anniversary Crew
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