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Meet the 2020/21 Miss Lincolnshire contestants

Nine Lincolnshire women vying for the title

By Joseph Verney Local News Reporter

The new Miss Lincolnshire will be crowned this weekend with nine women in the running for the title to become the county’s entry to Miss England.

Former DJ Phil Green, who hosted the 1981 final at the Lincolnshire Showground, is organising this year’s contest, which will be held via Zoom at 12.30pm on Saturday, February 20. The heat finals were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The nine finalists (read their bios below) have each submitted home made videos of themselves talking to camera and doing a catwalk, all filmed on their mobile phones.

The contestants have also been campaigning for votes on social media, which has been running on the Miss England App and raised funds for charity.

The winner will be announced on social media on Saturday and will receive a special delivery of Flowers By Simone of Lincoln, the winning tiara and Miss Lincolnshire sash.

The winner will also qualify for the Miss England Finals later in the year, leading onto Miss World.

The judges include the current Miss Lincolnshire Ella Grace Bailey, Nicola Willoughby Miss UK 1999, and the reigning Miss England NHS Doctor Bhasha Mukherjee, who started work at the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston within hours of winning the Miss England title in 2019.

Angie Beasley from Grimsby, the winner of Miss Lincolnshire Home & Leisure in 1981, is now director of Miss England and also one of the judges.

Organiser Phil said: “We were hoping to hold the final as a glamorous live event in Lincoln but due to the coronavirus pandemic the whole thing was postponed twice. But the show must go on.”

Former winner Nicola, a Health Care Assistant dealing with coronavirus and post COVID patients and respiratory related illnesses in Lincolnshire, said: “I am looking forward to judging, I can now see from the other side of the competition. I want to put the girls at ease and tell them to enjoy it!

“It’s definitely changed since I entered, the values are the same Beauty With A Purpose, but it’s certainly more in keeping with the times. The modelling and pageant world is very competitive, it’s about finding your own and owning it.”

Meet the 2020/21 Miss Lincolnshire finalists

Gabby Murphy – Lincoln

Gabby Murphy from Lincoln. | Photo: Miss England

The 23-year-old from Lincoln works in a specialist college for teenagers and young adults aged 15-21 with special needs and mental health problems.

She has lived abroad as an AuPair twice in Spain and Italy, teaching English to children and sharing cultural experiences with the families she was living with. She eventually wants to be fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Katatzyna Chlipala

Katatzyna Chlipala from Spalding. | Photo: Miss England

The 23-year-old from Spalding is a Reablement Care Administrator.

She is passionate about modelling and describes herself as a “very friendly, motivated and a very positive individual”.

Katelyn Kinnaird – Grimsby

Katelyn Kinnard from Grimsby. | Photo: Miss England

The 19-year-old from Grimsby works for Betfred and is raising money from entering the competition for the Huntington’s Disease Association.

Katelyn’s nana died recently of the disease and she intends to raise money for the charity by also doing a 5k run.

Kazzia F from Gainsborough

Kazzia is from Gainsborough. | Photo: Miss England

The 17-year-old from Gainsborough is a golfer and plays with a 2.9 handicap.

As well as being Lincolnshire junior girl and ladies club champion, Kazzia will be going to America on a golf scholarship in August at Christian Brothers University in Memphis.

Kim Welberry – Gainsborough

Kim Welberry from Gainsborough. | Photo: Miss England

The 26-year-old from Gainsborough works as a charity tin co-ordinator.

Kim is also a keen tractor enthusiast.

Laura Baker – Sleaford

Laura Baker from Sleaford. | Photo: Miss England

The 22-year-old has a BA(Honours) degree in education and currently specialises in early years working in a nursery.

Alongside this, Laura collaborates with a variety of brands on Instagram and has also had some experience working in the modelling industry and working on shoots.

Megan Sharrock – Sleaford

Megan Sharrock from Sleaford. | Photo: Miss England

The 21-year-old from Sleaford works as a Butlin’s Redcoat and also loves looking after dogs.

Megan loves going to watch musicals in London and once performed on stage with Dick and Dom, and Stephen Mulhern.

Mia Rothwell – Boston

Mia Rothwell from Boston. | Photo: Miss England

The 20-year-old from Boston is a university student and model, who likes to raise awareness of dementia as well as fundraising for research.

Mia’s fun fact is that she was once hit by a pike while in the sea.

Rebecca Jay Fearn – Skegness

Rebecca Jay Fearn from Skegness. | Photo: Miss England

The 23-year-old from Skegness works at Butlin’s.

Rebecca’s fun fact is that she once jumped out of a plane at 15,000 feet.

See the full profiles of the finalists

March 15, 2024 2.46 pm

Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 now open for entries
Celebrate innovation and achievement in the Greater Lincolnshire area with a chance to spotlight your business

By Katrina Burrill Partnerships Director

The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.

Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.

Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.

The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.

Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:

SME of the Year
Family Business of the Year
International Business Achiever of the Year
Business Innovation/Innovator of the Year
Emerging Business of the Year
Charitable Business of the Year
Environmental/Sustainable Business of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Business Leader of the Year
Business of the Year
Tech Business of the Year

Nominate now! Entries open on the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards website.

The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29. The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.

The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.

For more details on the categories, sponsors, and judges, visit the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards website.

Reasons to enter:

Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.

Meet the 2020/21 Miss Lincolnshire contestants