The winner of the Queen of Linden title will walk away with a brand new Jialing motorcycle and a pair of gold earrings, while the first runner-up will receive a cash prize and a trip to a Caribbean destination of her choice, and the second runner-up will receive one Gateway laptop and a gift set.
Ms. Congeniality will win for herself a trip to Kaieteur Falls; Ms. Best Smile will win one digital camera; the Best Gown prize comprises cash and a trophy; Ms. Best Body prize comprises cash and a gift set; Ms. Intelligence will win one HP NetBook and a gift set; and Ms. Most Improved will win one mobile phone.
The delegates will be judged under the categories of intelligence segment, talent pieces, swim wear, and evening gown clothing.
This year’s pageantry is being promoted by Lincoln Zephyr and Quacy Johnson, two young men who call themselves ‘De Sheriffs Entertainment’, and they are collaborating with management of the popular L & L Night Club to bring off this much-anticipated event.
At the sashing ceremony were Interim management Committee Chairman, Orin Gordon, along with the Linden Town Week Committee Chairman Eon Halls, who, along with the Public Relations Officer for this Town Week Committee, Fitzherbert Ralph, assisted in the sashing ceremony.
The Delegates are as follows:
Delegate # 1: Miss Silvertown, Nikita McFarlene (19)
Delegate # 2: Miss Watooka, Kenisha Regis (15)
Delegate # 3: Miss Blueberry Hill, Latisha Phillips (18)
Delegate # 4: Miss Block 22, Nicola Rodney (25)
Delegate # 5: Miss Retrieve, Wrenea Sydney (18)
Delegate # 6: Miss Amelia’s Ward, Shevane Charles (18)
Delegate # 7: Miss Coomacka, Shanti Paul (17)
Delegate # 8: Miss Kara Kara, Kimberly Elexey (18)
Delegate # 9: Miss Central Mackenzie, Laketa McPhoy (24)
