Miss Wagga and Community Princess for 2022 will be crowned Saturday evening, with 5 young women vying for the prestigious titles.
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This year's entrants have their eye not only on the white and gold sash but looking ahead to where their newly formed skills and connections will lead them in years to come.
Miss Wagga Wagga Quest secretary Bonnie Jackson-French said this year's group have been "amazing", remaining resilient in the face of COVID-19's challenges.
"I would say that this year has been a real standout, with entrants being there for one another, both within the quest and outside the quest," she said.
Jessikah McCarthy, 25
Kooringal High PDHPE teacher and keen sportsperson Jessikah McCarthy entered the quest to help her step out of her comfort zone while raising funds for beneficiaries across Wagga.
She described Miss Wagga as an "incredible experience" that has enabled her personal development to soar in a short period.
Molly Burley, 22
When not working as an early childhood educator, Miss Burley is busy following her artistic endeavours. She said that the quest has been "worth every minute", building her confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
What she loves most about her community is the "helping hand" locals will extend to those in need.
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Emi O'Brien, 20
As a peer support worker, Miss O'Brien is a strong mental health advocate and is utilising the Miss Wagga platform to spread awareness.
"I want other people to know it's okay to be able to talk about it," she said.
Moving to Wagga three ago to study at CSU, she was taken aback by the "kindness and camaraderie" of the local community.
Rachael Bowering, 23
CSU student and avid reader Rachael Bowering said the community aspect of Miss Wagga is what drew her in, stating she has learnt more about her the region in the last six months than she had in the past 23 years.
"I never really felt like I was all that involved so this has been a fantastic opportunity to meet so many locals and work towards raising funds for some amazing local beneficiaries," she said.
Georgie Spora, 22
Georgie Spora is a youth support worker and Rotaract volunteer who recently moved to Wagga. She was attracted to Miss Wagga as it presented the perfect balance of community fundraising and personal development.
"The amount of development that we gain throughout the quest is quite outstanding. We've learned all these different things that I wouldn't have if not for the quest," she said.
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