Shanice Butcher Crowned 2023 National Carnival Queen

Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate, Shanice Butcher, has been crowned Saint Lucia’s National Carnival Queen for 2023. Shanice captivated the judges after putting on a consistent display of poise, confidence and elegance throughout this year’s competition.

The 69th staging of the National Carnival Queen Pageant saw 10 contestants competing for this year’s title. 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:

• 3^rd Runner Up – Miss Pierre Marcel – Leana Lewis
• 2^nd Runner Up – Miss BOSL Digital – Miss Bernell St Rose
• 1^st Runner Up – Miss FICS – Jernais Perineau
• 2023 National Carnival Queen – Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate, Shanice Butcher

Shanice won Best in Costume with a striking portrayal of Saint Lucia’s masquerade called ‘Mama Diable, The Masquerade Resurrection.’ Shanice’s message to Saint Lucia is “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.”

SOURCE: Carnival Planning and Management Committee