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MINOT, N.D. - Shelby Bohnenkamp of Milnor was crowned the 62nd North Dakota Dairy Princess Wednesday evening (July 23) in Minot. Bohnenkamp will represent nearly 300 dairy farmers and serve as the official goodwill ambassador for North Dakota's dairy industry for the coming year. She will also make numerous public appearances and participate in media interviews and promotional events.  

Bohnenkamp, 18, is the daughter of Bob and Mary Bohnenkamp and plans to study law at North Dakota State College of Science.

As North Dakota Dairy Princess, Bohnenkamp receives a $400 scholarship from the North Dakota Milk Producers Association and a $300 scholarship from the Friends of the Dairymen.

Sarah Holle of New Salem was named first runner-up. Holle, 19, daughter of Charles and Catherine Holle, is studying social science composite education at Dickinson State University. Holle was also awarded a $200 scholarship from the North Dakota Milk Producers Association, a $200 scholarship from the Friends of the Dairymen and a $500 scholarship sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association-North Dakota Division.

One of Bohnenkamp's first duties as princess will be to appear at the North Dakota State Fair, greeting customers at the malt wagon and presenting 4-H and FFA members with awards at the North Dakota State Dairy Show.

Dairy princess candidates are judged on their knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills, personality and enthusiasm for dairy promotion. The North Dakota Dairy Princess program is sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association-North Dakota Division through the checkoff program.

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