Shanice Butcher, Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate, was crowned this year’s Carnival Queen last Saturday evening, after putting on a consistent display of poise, confidence and elegance.
This was the 69th staging of the National Carnival Queen Pageant, which saw 10 contestants attempting to outdo each other to win the top prize – 2023 Carnival Queen.
Vying for the prestigious title were Akia Chiquot, Aliyel Fontenelle, Bernell St. Rose, Jadyn Leonty, Jernais Perineau, Leana Lewis, Maria Edmund, Shanice Butcher, Shantel Edward and Tyler Dilsuk.
Butcher, 25, captured the award for ‘Best in Costume’ with her striking portrayal of Saint Lucia’s masquerade called ‘Mama Diable, The Masquerade Resurrection.’
“I always wanted to take part in the National Carnival Queen Pageant,” Butcher, who hails from Bisee, said, prior to the staging of the event.
“I believe individuals have the wrong perception of pageantry. Everybody believes it’s just the glitz, glamour, makeup (and) the pretty dresses, but it is a lot more work than that. You need to be determined. It’s also very rewarding and I believe all the skills that I have been able to acquire throughout the pageant I will be able to utilize them,” she added.
Butcher is an environmental activist who also has a passion for sports and education; she hopes to become a motivational speaker.
Said Butcher: “Never let your experiences hold you back from doing the things that you want to do. You are stronger than you believe you are and you are capable of amazing things.”
The results for the 2023 National Carnival Queen Pageant are as follows:
• Miss Photogenic – Miss Aliyel Fontenelle – Miss Harbor Club
• Miss Congeniality – Miss Tyler Dilsuk – Miss Saint Lucia Investment
• People’s Choice – Miss BOSL Digital – Miss Bernell St Rose
• Chairman’s Award for Perseverance – Miss Caribcation – Maria Edmund
• Best In Swimwear – Miss Pierre Marcel – Leana Lewis
• Most Outstanding Talent – Miss FICS – Jernais Perineau
• Best In Costume – Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate, Shanice Butcher
• Best Evening Wear – Miss FICS – Jernais Perineau
• Best Interview – Miss BOSL Digital – Miss Bernell St Rose
The order of winners are as follows:
• 3rd Runner Up – Miss Pierre Marcel – Leana Lewis
• 2nd Runner Up – Miss BOSL Digital – Miss Bernell St Rose
• 1st Runner Up – Miss FICS – Jernais Perineau
• 2023 National Carnival Queen – Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate, Shanice Butcher