|
Each year we select a new IWA
Watermelon Queen at our Annual Watermelon Convention from a slate of
candidates from across our district. She will
become a Promotional Ambassador for our association for the upcoming year. She will make appearances at Welcome
Centers, County and State Fairs, Supermarkets, Parades, Festivals,
Schools, TV Interviews, and many other functions as scheduled to
promote the watermelon industry. Upon completion of her tour as
the Illiana Watermelon Queen, she will represent our chapter in
competion for the
title of National Watermelon Queen at the following year's National
Convention.
 The Queen
will Receive:
 $1,000
Scholarship - Sponsored by International Paper
$1,500
Wardrobe Allowance - Sponsored by Rick
McDougall/JRT, Inc, Freyco
 Produce, Kenworthy's, J R Transportation
(JRT, Inc), Rex Johnson/ JRT, Inc,
Nunhems USA,
and McKinley Custom
Spreading
Paid
Promotional Appearances
Luggage
Set along with various gifts from membership
The First
Runner-Up will Receive:
$500
Scholarship - Sponsored by International Paper & Multicorr
The
Second Runner-Up will Receive:
$200
Scholarship - Sponsored by John Nowaskie Melons
Miss
Jubilee will Receive:
$100
Scholarship - Sponsored by Double T
Outgoing
Queen will Receive:
$200
Scholarship - Kemper CPA/Keith Carter
This is an application process and not a beauty
contest, although how a candidate presents herself is an important part
of representing our association. If you think you or someone you
know is interested in participating in our queen contest, you may
contact Beth Frey by sending an email to
promotions@illianawatermelon.org. |
IWA Queen Program
