Capital Region News

2017 Albany Tulip Queen Nominations Now Open

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Dave Lucas

Published January 3, 2017 at 4:37 PM EST

The City of Albany has announced it is seeking nominations for the 2017 Tulip Queen and Court.

The Capital Region’s signature rite of spring, Albany’s Tulip Festival is a tradition stretching back over seven decades. The Tulip Queen and her four Tulip Court members are chosen by a committee of local leaders through an extensive interview process.

Here's the link to nominate a young woman for the program.

Eligible nominees between the ages of 18 and 24 must have a strong sense of community, be knowledgeable of the Albany area and its history, and possess leadership skills. They must plan to reside in Albany County for their entire year of reign.

Tags

Dave Lucas

Dave Lucas is WAMC’s Capital Region Bureau Chief. Born and raised in Albany, he’s been involved in nearly every aspect of local radio since 1981. Before joining WAMC, Dave was a reporter and anchor at WGY in Schenectady. Prior to that he hosted talk shows on WYJB and WROW, including the 1999 series of overnight radio broadcasts tracking the JonBenet Ramsey murder case with a cast of callers and characters from all over the world via the internet. In 2012, Dave received a Communicator Award of Distinction for his WAMC news story "Fail: The NYS Flood Panel," which explores whether the damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee could have been prevented or at least curbed. Dave began his radio career as a “morning personality” at WABY in Albany.

See stories by Dave Lucas