This year, three women from Central Otago and Wānaka have been nominated from clubs and individuals for Senior Queen in recognition of their contribution to their community.
They are Angela Pratley, of Alexandra, representing the Combined Lions Clubs of Clyde & Districts and Alexandra, Linda Leckie, of Alexandra, representing the Alexandra Senior Citizens and Jill Checketts, of Wānaka, representing 50 Squadron (Alexandra) Air Training Corps.
At a high tea in Clyde on Tuesday the nominees were introduced to the Senior Queen judges — Central Otago District mayor Tim Cadogan, Senior Queen founder Liz Pratt and Tall Poppy Real Estate Central Otago owner Peter Hishon.
The Senior Queen has been a fixture in the Alexandra Blossom Festival since 1996, celebrating senior women in the community and their contribution.
On Tuesday, September 19, the 2023 Senior Queen will be crowned at the Alexandra District Club.
A fashion show from Alexandra businesses will provide the afternoon’s entertainment.
Members of the public are invited to join the festivities and afternoon tea, with tickets available at the district club on the day.
Clyde and Districts Lions representative Sue Noble-Adams and former Senior Queen entrant, said the event would be a fun experience for all.
Alexandra Blossom Festival event manager Martin McPherson said the crowning was the first official event of the Blossom Festival each year.
— Staff reporter
