MISS ALDERNEY 2012 CONTEST & ENTRY FORM

The Miss Alderney 2012 Contest  closed on Monday 2 April. All contestants applied online - a new format introduced last year.  

Under the new format, all contestants simply complete the entry form  on this website which contains 12  easy personal and general questions,  and upload one head & shoulders and one full length photograph or post to  it Alderney Week Team,  PO. Box 1138, Alderney GY9 3HF. All entries will be considered strictly confidential.  Nobody will know who entered the contest. The winner, who will be announced and crowned on Saturday 7 April at the Miss Alderney "Crowning" Disco,  is selected by an independent panel of judges whose names will not be revealed either.

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What does it take to be Miss Alderney?

Miss Alderney is effectively the island’s youngest ambassadress. During her year of reign she will represent her island not just during Alderney Week, but also at other sporting and social events if she is available and happy to do so. Her appearance is important, but so is an outgoing personality, enthusiasm and the commitment to be a good ambassadress for Alderney.

 Entry Rules:  

• Contestants must be aged between 17 and 25 years of age – and must be at least 17 years old on the first day of Alderney Week (4 August)
• Contestants must be Alderney residents. If studying or working off the island, that is not a problem.
• You will be in Alderney for the Easter Weekend to attend the Miss Alderney Election party on Easter Saturday, when the winner will be announced and crowned. (Dress to impress! Wear your best party frock – no jeans please!)
• You will be on the island throughout the entire Alderney Week  
• You will represent Alderney at the Jersey Battle of Flowers Parade 

Together with Little Miss and Master Alderney and family and friends, you are invited to enter a float for the Cavalcade. For the past fifteen years or more, the Miss Alderney Float has always claimed the trophy for Best Overall. However if the commitment to build a float proves too much of a problem, we  will arrange for you to be driven in a convertible limousine which you can decorate with flowers and bunting for the day.   

The questions you'll have to answer online are straightforward:

(below are the 12 questions for you to complete on the Entry Form)

1. Full name and contact details (address, telephone/mobile, and date of birth

• 2. Are you in Alderney all year?    Yes/No
• 3. Are you employed?      Yes/No.   If your  answer is YES - What is your job and where are you working?               
• 4. Are you a student?      Yes/No    If  your answer is YES –  What are you studying and where?
• 5. What career would you like to pursue ultimately?
• 6. What are your favourite hobbies?  
• 7. Why would you like to be Miss Alderney?
• 8. In your opinion, what important attributes should Miss Alderney have?  
• 9. Which is/are your favourite Alderney Week event(s)?
• 10. Would you be happy to take part in the Alderney Week Fashion Show?   Yes/No    
• 11. If your answer is YES What is your Height?        What is your Dress Size?   What is your Shoe Size?

• 12. Would you want to build your own Cavalcade float or would you like to be driven in a beautiful vintage Bentley convertible, decorated with flowers? (Whatever you prefer will not influence the judges’ decision!)       
• No more questions. That’s all!
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The judging panel reserves the right not to elect a Miss Alderney should none of the candidates be deemed suitable to undertake the role of the island's ambassadress.

The Reward:  Fabulous prizes worth £1,500  

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With substantial prizes worth £1,500 and the unique opportunity of representing your island at the Jersey Battle of  Flowers,  Miss Alderney 2012 can look forward  to a fabulous year of fun and glamour, an action-packed Alderney Week and a number of public appearances.

 * 750 in cash  

 *Two return flights Alderney-Jersey to take part in the Jersey Battle of  Flowers (9 August) with overnight accommodation & breakfast  for two at the luxury hotel  "Radisson" in Jersey donated by  Alderney Week   

 * An Elizabeth Arden luxury cosmetics hamper worth £200 donated by Boardman’s Pharmacy

 * A photosession for your own portfolio offered by budding young photographer Jake Woodnutt and London House 

 * A free hairstyling in the privacy of your own home - offered by Michaela

 * A free manicure offered by Julie at “Eden”

  … and Miss Alderney 2012 gets to keep her tiara and sashes 

 What are Miss Alderney’s Duties?

After being crowned on Easter Saturday night by the previous year’s Miss Alderney,you  will be available the following day(s) for a press/photo call when you will also be interviewed by the local broadcast and television media. Don’t worry, you will be assisted throughout by the Alderney Week Team.  

Miss Alderney will act as Alderney’s young ambassadress and will do the island proud. Leading up to Alderney Week, and after Alderney Week is over, you may be invited by different event organisers to present prizes or awards, provided you are available and happy to do so.

Your Alderney Week appearances officially start on Saturday afternoon 4 August, when you will be leading the Official Opening Parade and will be introduced to the public by the Town Crier. The following morning you will attend the official Alderney Week Church Service and later that afternoon, you will crown Little Holiday Prince and Little Miss Holiday Princess. 

On Cavalcade Day, after the Cavalcade has arrived on the Butes, Miss Alderney will act as host to visiting Miss Jersey Battle of Flowers, Miss Guernsey and Miss and Mister Beaumont-Hague (our French twin town) and will present prizes to the winning floats. On the last night of Alderney Week, you will lead the Torchlight Procession.  

It’s an action-packed week of fun. Just take a look at the photographs of Alderney Week 2011 or even 2010, which are published on our FlickR website: You’ll find Miss Alderney making frequent appearances throughout Alderney Week and clearly enjoying every moment.  

Youe will also represent her island at the Jersey Battle of Flowers and the Moonlight Parade the following night (unless the date clashes with Alderney Week). 

Throughout Alderney Week Miss Alderney will be asked to attend a number of major Alderney Week events to present prizes. These will be agreed between yourself and the Alderney Week Team and you will be assisted at all events by a member of the Alderney Week Team.

That’s all it takes and the successful candidate is guaranteed a fabulous season of glamour and fun.

Still not quite sure?
You’ve got everything to win and nothing to lose and you are in for a fabulous time. Read Miss Alderney’s Diary on the Miss Alderney page.  

Any previous Miss Alderney is most welcome to enter next year’s contest again. There have been many occasions when the same young lady has held the title in different years, as can be seen on the “Miss Alderney Wall of Fame” page on this website.