Category: Michigan Apple Queen
Michigan Apple Queen Program Updated to Scholarship Program Open to Men and Women
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee has announced a scholarship program open to men and women age 17 – 23 with strong connections to the Michigan Apple industry. Up to three recipients will receive $5,000 scholarships from Michigan Apple Committee,…
Kelley Chase crowned 2024 Michigan Apple Queen

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Kelley Chase of Conklin, Mich. has been crowned the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen.
Chase is the daughter of David and Janeen Chase, a student at Michigan State University, and is the daughter of Michigan apple growers.
“The Michigan Apple…
Michigan Apple Committee Seeking the Next Michigan Apple Queen
Scholarships to be Awarded to Selected Apple Industry Representatives
LANSING, Mich. – Women with a strong and definite connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen title. Interested candidates…
Sylvia Freeland crowned 2023 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Sylvia Freeland of Kent City, Mich. has been crowned the 2023 Michigan Apple Queen. Freeland is the daughter of Kirk and Billie Freeland, and is a student at Kent City High School. She is the niece of apple growers.
“The Michigan Apple…
Aubrey Rasch crowned 2022 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Aubrey Rasch of Lowell, Mich. has been crowned the 2022 Michigan Apple Queen. Reaghan Dolphin of Gowen, Mich. is first runner-up.
Rasch is the daughter of Duane and Deborah Rasch, and is a student at Lowell High School. She is the daughter…
Application Deadline Extended for 2022 Michigan Apple Queen
Scholarship Awards Increased for 2022
LANSING, Mich. — Women with a strong and definite connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2022 Michigan Apple Queen title. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2021. The new queen…
Victoria Wittenbach continues reign as 2021 Michigan Apple Queen
LANSING, Mich. – Victoria Wittenbach of Belding, Mich. will serve as the 2021 Michigan Apple Queen. Sarah Rasch of Grand Rapids, Mich. is first runner-up. They were crowned as Michigan Apple “royalty” in December 2019, however, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Victoria Wittenbach crowned 2020 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Victoria Wittenbach of Belding, Mich. has been crowned the 2020 Michigan Apple Queen. Sarah Rasch of Grand Rapids, Mich. is first runner-up.
Wittenbach is the daughter of Michael and Marnie Wittenbach, and is a student at Grand Valley…
Michigan Apple Committee Seeking the Next Apple Queen
Applications for the 2020 Michigan Apple Queen Now Available
LANSING, Mich. — Women with a strong and definite connection to the Michigan Apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Michigan Apple Queen title. The application deadline is Oct.…
Celeste LeMieux crowned 2019 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Celeste LeMieux of Conklin, Mich. has been crowned the 2019 Michigan Apple Queen. Lauren Freeland of Kent City, Mich. is first runner-up.
LeMieux is the daughter of David and Ann LeMieux, and is a student at Lake Superior State University.…
