A confident and radiant Carla Minto-Drummonds from the Loyalty Department, was crowned Miss Flagship 2018 to thunderous applause, in a glittering ceremony at the Conference Centre, Sandals Montego Bay on Friday evening, September 28.
From the moment she took the stage, Carla had the audience eating out of her hands, with her intelligence, grace and charm. When master of ceremonies Dahlia Harris announced her as winner, the place erupted.
“I am feeling so blessed to be crowned Miss Flagship, this is indeed a dream come true, “ Carla gushed shortly after being sashed and crowned by Sandals Montego Bay General Manager Carl Beviere and Hotel Manager Dawn Smith.
The new queen, who also won the prize for the Most Talented Contestant, received a six-day five-night stay for two at any overseas Sandals property inclusive of airfare; a Sandals Corporate University Scholarship-Course Certification from the American Hospitality Educational Institute, $25,000 and a smart television set, among other prizes.
First runner-up was Kerri-Dee Johnson from the front office, another crowd favourite, who was also adjudged the Most Aware Contestant. Her prizes included a four-day three-night stay at any local Sandals property, $10,000 and a microwave oven.
Placing third was Jessica Riley from The Red Lane Spa, another popular contestant and the winner of the People’s Choice Sectional Award. She received a day pass for four at any Beaches/Sandals local property, a toaster oven, $5000 and gift certificate from Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records.
Other sectional prize winners were: Best Smile, Shandell Buchanan; Most Congenial – Jessica Riley; and Best Recycled outfit Trishanna Coleman
One of the highlights of the contest was the section featuring Recycled Wear, where contestants exceeded expectations with a sensational array of creations, using plastic cups, straws, newspapers and garbage bags.
Contestants appeared on stage in casual, sports, recycle and evening wear. They displayed intelligence and poise during their introductions, while the top five finalists equipped themselves quite well in answering questions posed by the master of ceremonies.
Dahlia Harris, emcee was in immaculate comedic form.
Entertainment in the form of excellent dance and song, was provided by the team from Sandals Montego Bay, while the event was co-ordinated by The Sandals Montego Bay Sport and Social Club.
