The gala presentation evening will be held in Cessnock Ex-Services Club on Thursday, November 19.

As in previous years, a wonderful array of prizes await the winner and runners-up.

Entrants must live in the Cessnock local government area and be aged between 17 and 23.

No fundraising is involved as the quest aims to find a young woman who will act as an ambassador for the city over the coming year.

Entries close Monday, November 9 at 5pm. More details on the quest can be obtained by contacting The Advertiser on 4990 1244.

Nominations can also be emailed to mail.cessadvertiser@ruralpress.co m

Please include the entrant's name, date of birth, address and a contact phone number.