Although winter is just setting in, an upstate city is preparing for an annual rite of Spring.
The City of Albany is ready to gather nominations for the 2016 Tulip Queen & Court.
Part of an Albany tradition that stretches back nearly a century, the Tulip Queen and her four Tulip Court members are chosen by a committee of local leaders through an extensive interview process. After the Queen is crowned at the annual Tulip Festival, the five young women will spend a full year working together on Albany community outreach programs and educational initiatives.
Nominees must have a strong sense of community, be knowledgeable of the Albany area and its history, and possess leadership skills. Eligible nominees are women between the ages of 18 and 23 residing in Albany County for their entire year of reign (May 2016 - May 2017).
The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 1.
To nominate an extraordinary young woman in your life, visit www.albanytulipqueen.com. This site provides easy access to the 2016 nomination form as well as information about the Tulip Queen and Court selection process, photos, events and blogs by current Tulip Queen Alexandra Cronin and her court members Morgan Elizabeth Heyward, Jacqueline Murphy, Eva Petkanas and Sarah Wilamowski.
Nominations may also be placed by submitting a letter detailing the candidate’s qualifications to:
Albany Tulip Queen Judging Committee
City Hall, Room 402
24 Eagle St.
Albany, NY 12207
All written nominations should include the candidate’s name, address and phone number, as well as the name and phone number of the nominator. Eligible candidates may also nominate themselves for the program.
