THIS is your chance to choose who you think should be crowned this year's Miss Worcester - and raise money for charity at the same time.

Worcester News readers are being asked to vote for who they think should be in the top 10 and compete at a gala event in front of a panel of special judges.

And for every vote registered, the Noah's Ark Trust charity - supported by your Worcester News - gets money towards its appeal for new premises in the city.

A total of 25 glamorous girls from across south Worcestershire entered this year's competition and they need your votes if they are to stand a chance of winning the competition, representing the city at Miss England, and possibly be in with a shot at being crowned Miss World.

This year, 12.5p from every vote cast will be donated to Noah's Ark Trust as part of our 'Towards A Brighter Future' appeal - an initiative where your Worcester News is working with the charity to raise £1m to build a base in the heart of the community.

Once the final 10 have been established, a panel of judges, including current Miss Worcester Jodi Edwards, Miss England, a Worcestershire County cricketer, and horse racing commentator and presenter Mike Cattermole, among others, will oversee proceedings at Worcester Racecourse.

  • To view our gallery before casting your votes, click here.

  • To vote for your favourite entrant, call 09016 561 505 and, when asked, key in your chosen contestant's reference number which you'll find next to their name above their photograph.
  • To vote using your mobile text the first and second name of your favourite to 84205.

All votes cost 60p plus standard network charges.
Voting for the competition closes at midnight on Friday, April 18. Voting after this time may still incur charges and will not count towards the final result.
12.5p from each vote will go to our Noah's Ark £1m 'Towards a Brighter Future' appeal.