Search for the new Miss NI is coming to Lisburn

THE search for Miss Northern Ireland 2012 launched this week with insurance company Open+Direct named as the title sponsor for this year’s event.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Feb 2012, 09:59 BST

Contestant organiser Alison Campbell and the current title holder Finola Guinnane – who reached the top 20 at Miss World 2011 – launched this year’s event with several young hopefuls.

The gala black tie final event, which will take place on May 14 in the Europa Hotel, will see the hopefuls whittled down to 24 finalists competing for the title.

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Event organisers are looking for entrants aged between 17 and 24 to take over the crown. “We need someone who has that extra special quality, the ‘je ne sais quois’, or a certain X factor as it takes more than good looks to win Miss Northern Ireland.” said Alison Campbell.

“The winner will have her diary filled with a range of modelling and promotional assignments throughout the year – some challenging, some fun but all fantastic experiences. Plus she must be free to depart Northern Ireland on July 19 to attend the Miss World final in China on August 18. It takes great stamina, commitment and confidence to carry off the title, and Finola has been a wonderful ambassador this year.”

To enter, girls should send a photograph with their name and address to the Open+Direct Miss Northern Ireland Contest, 381 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, BT5 5DT. Competition rules can be checked out on the Miss NI website www.missnorthernireland.co.uk or on Facebook at Miss Northern Ireland Contest. The official website also outlines full details of the competition heats and the full range of prizes available.

A heat will take place locally on Wednesday April 25 at Drumbo Park.

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