The female candidate must have completed high school and be at least 18, but no more than 23 years of age, by July 1.​

A candidate is eligible to participate in the Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program during her local reign or within one year of giving up her local title.

A candidate must be a Minnesota resident for at least six months prior to the Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program week.

A candidate may participate in the Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program once.

Each community can only send one candidate.  

A candidate may never have been married nor have had a marriage annulled.  Upon accepting the title, if chosen, she agrees that she will not marry during her reign.  The candidate may not be pregnant nor have children.

The candidate should be in good health.​

A candidate must be sponsored by a festival or organization and must have earned her local title through a competitive selection process.​

The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) must receive the completed registration form no later than March 31. If a community’s contest is held after March 31, a “Jane Doe” application must be submitted by the March 31 deadline.