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Announcing the Miss Norway of Greater New York 2010 Contest
The 55th Miss Norway of Greater New York Contest is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Arthur Nilsen Hall of the Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center, 1270-67th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

If you or someone you know is a lovely, accomplished young lady between the ages of 17 and 24, don’t miss this Contest. Miss Norway of Greater New York 2010 and Miss Norwegian Heritage will be crown at the famous 17th of May Parade in Brooklyn. Prizes include a trip to Norway and many more exciting items.

Contestants must meet the following criteria:
• Be 17 – 24 years of age
• Have at least one Norwegian grandparent
• Have knowledge of their Norwegian heritage
• Submit an application

An Added Attraction
Future Miss Norways are invited to take part in the Little Miss Norway Pageant. Girls between 4 years and 10 years of age, who have a Norwegian grandparent, are invited to attend the Miss Norway contest on April 4, 2009. As the adult contestants wait for the decision of the judges, the girls will march into the auditorium and cross the stage (an important someone can accompany the youngest Miss Norways-to-be), give her name, say a word or two in Norwegian and all girls will receive a crown and prizes.
Participants will accompany Miss Norway of Greater New York and Miss Norwegian Heritage in the parade on May 17.

Be sure to send in an application. Miss Norway 2010 and Little Miss Norway applications can be downloaded from the Miss Norway page. If you prefer, call Andrine Swensen at 973-933-2331.