Leanne McDowell, age 19 from Cookstown has been crowned the 2015 Therapie Miss Northern Ireland at a glittering black tie event at the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Monday 11th May.
Twenty-eight finalists from across Northern Ireland took part in the final, organised by top modelling agency ACA Models. Runner’s up on the night included Aimee Kirk, aged 17 from Eglinton who came second and Amy Fry, aged 17 from Ballymena who was placed third in the contest
Leanne McDowell has been crowned the 2015 Therapie Miss Northern Ireland at the glittering black tie event at the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Monday 11th May.
The stunning 19-year-old marketing student from Cookstown impressed the panel of judges on the night with her beauty, charm and personality, giving her the winning edge over twenty-seven other finalists, to acquire the coveted crown from previous title holder, Rebekah Shirley.
The exclusive gala final was a glamorous affair hosted by UTV’s Marc Mallet and former Miss Northern Ireland and television presenter, Zoe Salmon.
Contest organiser and Managing Director of top Belfast modelling agency ACA Models, Alison Clarke said: “We are thrilled that Leanne has won the title. Although the standard of talent has been extremely high this year, Leanne has really sparkled throughout the contest and she certainly wowed the judging panel on the night.”
Winner Leanne said: “I am absolutely delighted to wear the Therapie Miss Northern Ireland crown and be given the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland in this way! Taking part in the contest has been such an immense experience and I never thought I would come this far. I’ve always looked up to previous Miss Northern Ireland winners, so I hope to follow in their footsteps and become a positive role model for other local girls. Winning this title is undoubtedly life-changing and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me!”
Tracy Gilligan, CEO of Therapie Clinic said: “It has been an absolute pleasure sponsoring Miss NI this year. Congratulations to Leanne McDowell on being crowned the Therapie Miss Northern Ireland 2015 and we can’t wait to see Leanne call into Therapie’s Belfast branch to get all the top treatments tailored just for her.”
On handing over her title, the 2014 winner Rebekah Shirley said: “I’ve had an incredible year as Miss Northern Ireland. It’s been a real honour to be the face of Northern Ireland and I’ve gained so much from my experience. It’s with a heavy heart that I relinquish my crown, but I am so happy to be passing it to Leanne, who is a deserving winner. I wish her all the very best for her year as Therapie Miss Northern Ireland 2015.”
Leanne will receive an extensive prize package worth thousands of pounds including a year’s modelling contract with ACA Models, an all-expenses paid trip to Miss World, Therapie Ultimate VIP Package, worth over £5000 and all-inclusive of Therapies top treatments – individually designed and tailored for this year’s Miss Northern Ireland winner, a stylish Fiat 500 car from Donnelly Group, a new designer wardrobe provided by Blush Boutique and beauty treatments throughout the year.
Runner’s up on the night were Aimee Kirk, aged 17 from Eglinton who came second in the contest and Amy Fry, aged 17 from Ballymena who was placed third.
For further information on the contest and finalists, please visit www.missnorthernireland.co.uk
Former Miss Northern Ireland Rebekah Shirley, Alison Clarke MD of ACA Models, Tracy Gilligan, CEO of Therapie Clinic and Former Miss Northern Ireland and presenter, Zoe Salmon is pictured with Miss Northern Ireland Leanne McDowell.
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