2024 GWA Brand Ambassador
Congratulations to Maycey Kight on being awarded the 2024 GWA Brand Ambassador scholarship and opportunity to represent the Georgia Watermelon association throughout the year.
Maycey is from Moultrie, Georgia and is attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Crop and Soil Science. She is currently a part-time employee with Clifton Seed Company, assisting in melon trials, packing, and delivering seeds to growers. Maycey plans to further her education by obtaining a master’s degree in plant protection and pest management at UGA. She aspires to enter the seed industry, focusing mainly on watermelon and produce crops. Maycey looks forward to becoming a sales representative for the east coast. She loves spending time outdoors hunting, golfing, boating, and traveling.
This position is part of the overall promotional effort of the Georgia Watermelon Association to increase sales. The GWA Brand Ambassador spends the year creating content around retail, social media, farm tours throughout Georgia and the nation, interacting with consumers to drive engagement and boost sales while educating everyone about the nutritional benefits and economical value of watermelon.
The GWA Brand Ambassador is available for media appearances, in-store promotions, athletics events or functions where watermelon is featured. For more information contact Charley Lollis, GWA Promotion Coordinator, clollis@asginfo.net or call the GWA office at 706-845-8575.