Queen of Brisbane Waters at oyster festival

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold a Queen of Brisbane Water event at this year's Oyster Festival.

Central Coast businesses have been invited to enter a candidate in the event, which will help raise funds for the NSW Cancer Council's Breast Cancer Challenge.

"The Cancer Council NSW Is striving to reduce the impact of breast cancer by funding vital research into the causes of this disease, better treatments and by providing essential support services," said festival committee chairperson Ms Debra Wales.

"Nearly everyone has a relative, a work colleague or a friend who has been affected by breast cancer and we would like to help the Cancer Council NSW through this festival."

Each candidate will be asked to raise funds for the breast cancer challenge.

The candidate who raises the most funds by the final date will be crowned Miss Charity Queen with major prizes to be won.

The crowning of the queen of the festival and the charity queen will be announced at the Brisbane Water Festival Ball to be held on Friday, November 11, at the Everglades Country Club.

"We have some wonderful prizes lined up for the girls," said Ms Wales.

"Tony Arico and his team from Travelworld Woy Woy have donated a Gold Coast holiday for two people for five nights including airfares ands a $500 travel voucher," said Ms Wales.

"This is an exciting opportunity for any young lady to be part of and experience community involvement.

"They will be guided along the way with the support of Lynette Bailey who worked for Juno Daily Watkins for over 10 years.

"Lynette is offering her advice on grooming, make-up and deportment for each of the entrants so that they feel confident throughout the judging process," said Ms Wales.

"All businesses that enter a candidate will have the opportunity to promote their business through the festival and to raise funds for a worthy cause.

The entry fee for each particpant is $100 and all candidates are required to have a sponsor.

For further information and an entry form and conditions, contact 4385 8429.

Press release, September28 Debra Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce