Miss Northern Ireland 2017 is on its road to the finale and is scheduled to be held on 15th May 2017 at the Europa Hotel, Belfast. 24 gorgeous beauties from all over the country are vying for the coveted title this year. One of the 24 beauties will earn the right to represent the country at Miss World 2017 pageant. The winner will succeed Miss World Northern Ireland 2016 Emma Carswell.
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The contestants of Miss Northern Ireland 2017 come from different backgrounds including a Human Biology student, an engineering student, among others. The girls were selected by a panel of expert judges during a three-month nationwide search. The girls are being mentored by the current Miss Northern Ireland, Emma Carswell and former Miss Northern Ireland winners including Alison Clarke, Leanne McDowell, Catherine Jennings, Zoe Salmon, Angela Mountstephens, Gayle Williamson, Pauline O’Malley and Judith Lancaster.
The gala coronation night will be a black tie event and will be hosted by former Miss Northern Ireland and television presenter Zoe Salmon and Q Radio breakfast presenter Stephen Clements. Alison Clarke, Contest organiser and Managing Director of top Belfast modelling agency ACA Models, said, “We’ve travelled the length and breadth of Northern Ireland to find the most talented young ladies in the country. The standard has been so high this year that it will certainly be a close competition, but I’m sure that one lucky girl will stand out and impress the judges and win the 2017 Insanity Tan Miss Northern Ireland Title. We are so proud of our current title holder, Emma Carswell, who has been a consummate professional throughout her reign. She is the epitome of what the Miss Northern Ireland contest stands for and has carried the crown with intelligence, charm and dignity.”
Gerry McBride and Joe McGlinchey joint MD’s of Bronze Direct and producers of Insanity Tan said: “We are very proud to be involved with the Miss Northern Ireland contest not only as Title Sponsors but to have Bronze Tanning & Beauty salons as a category sponsor as well this year. We have been very impressed with the standard so far. Staff from all six of our branches in Belfast, Lisburn, Ballymena, Armagh, Portadown, and Sunshapers Strabane have been cheering on their local finalists and we are all excited about the final!”
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In addition to winning the title and the right to represent the country at Miss World 2017 pageant, the winner will receive an extensive prize package worth thousands of pounds including an all-expenses paid trip to Miss World, a Fiat 500 car from Donnelly Group, a new designer wardrobe from Blush and beauty treatments throughout the year.