This year, for the first time ever, there will be a pageant competition in Berkshire to crown the county’s very own Miss Berkshire.
Whoever wins the Miss Berkshire title will then go on to compete in the national pageant, Miss Great Britain – the oldest pageant in the UK.
Applications to become a Miss Berkshire finalist are still the end of June, with the pageant open to ladies between 18-30, with no restrictions on height, weight, family or relationship status.
So far, 16 Miss Berkshire finalists have been confirmed and will face off against each other for the title of Miss Berkshire at a live finale on July 13.
Here are the current finalists, in no particular order.
Amy Sheffield, 25, owns a health company in Sri Lanka and spreads awareness about the early signs of cancer.
Amy Sheffield (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) She’s also been helping young girls through the cost-of-living crisis with free prom makeup.
Shyleen Babber, 22, is studying chemistry at university and spends her spare time volunteering on The Student Room and raising money for cancer research.
Allina Joby, 23, is balancing full-time education and a career, studying for a masters in neuroscience while immersing herself in cancer research.
Allina Joby (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) Beth Mills, 28, is mum to three boys – being a young mother was challenging but taught her resilience and self-belief, and she describes her boys as her biggest motivation and proudest accomplishment.
Jessica-Lily Ray, 18, is studying for her A levels while working part-time as a model, dance teacher, and social media influencer.
Xena Richardson, 23, grew up in Berkshire but recently spent several years living in Dubai as Emirates cabin crew member, a job that saw her travel to 32 countries.
Christiana Ellis, 28, is studying biology at university.
Christiana Ellis (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) She recently completed a sponsored skydiving challenge despite having never been on a plane before.
Jasmine Jenkins, 21, is studying veterinary science at university and runs her own dog walking business.
Marie-Anthonitta Quarshie, 22, is a student radiographer who spent four years living in Africa and has recently taken up pole-dancing.
Marie-Anthonitta Quarshie (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) Jasmine Wardle, 22, is a musical theatre performer who has persevered despite breaking her back in 2024.
Jasmine Wardle (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) Gemma Tizzard, 28, is a mum of three, owns her own beauty business, and works as a personal carer for the disabled as well as a part time ring girl at boxing events.
Gemma Tizzard (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) Rhiannon Howe, 20, is training to become a primary school teacher and currently teaches ballet to young children.
Rhiannon Howe (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) Harriett Smith, 29, is a mum of four, carer, and business owner.
Harriet Smith (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography) Mireia Roberts, 23, has master’s degree in psychology and an undergraduate degree in public relations, and now works in event management in London.
Mireia Roberts (Image: Chantal Storrs Barbor Photography)
Sophie Sykes, 28, is a mum of three who is launching her own soft play business while also acting as carer for two of her children who have special needs.
Aleesha Hicks, 29, works two jobs as an airline cabin manager and a model.
She has run several half marathons this year in support of Cancer Research UK and even set up a You’ve Got This running club for girls.