Former Queens
Queen Contest
Each year we hold our Illiana Watermelon Queen Contest at our annual Watermelon Convention.
After receiving training in Atlanta, Georgia with the National Watermelon Promotion Board, she will be busy attending the various promotions throughout the country.
We would love to visit your special occasion or promotion.
To book a promotion, call Lana Brothers, our promotions coordinator at 314-724-6305 or Email her here.
IWA Queen Program
Each year we select a new IWA Watermelon Queen at our Annual Watermelon Convention from a slate of candidates from across our district. She will become a Promotional Ambassador for our association for the upcoming year. She will make appearances at Welcome Centers, County and State Fairs, Supermarkets, Parades, Festivals, Schools, TV Interviews, and many other functions as scheduled to promote the watermelon industry. Upon completion of her tour as the Illiana Watermelon Queen, she will represent our chapter in competition for the title of National Watermelon Queen at the following year’s National Convention.
The Queen will Receive:
$3,500 Scholarship
$1,500 Wardrobe Allowance
Paid Promotional Appearances
Luggage Set along with various gifts from membership
The First Runner-Up will Receive:
$1,500 Scholarship
The Second Runner-Up will Receive:
$1,000 Scholarship
Miss Jubilee will Receive:
$500 Scholarship
$3,500 Scholarship
$1,500 Wardrobe Allowance
Paid Promotional Appearances
Luggage Set along with various gifts from membership
$1,500 Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship
$500 Scholarship
2018
2017
2016
2015
Brilee Albrecht
Katie Ellermann
McKenzi McClain
Lindsey Hampton
2014
Emily Brown
2013
Briston Anderson
2012
Sidney Vieck
2011
Sabra Brianne Boyd
2010
Sylvia Crowder
2009
Johnna Thompson
2008
Maggie Bailey
2007
Emily Frey
2006
Alexis Vice – Rauch
2005
Elizabeth Jane Coffman
2004
Megan Scott
2003
Marsha Lancaster – Heath
2002
April Bosecker – Smith
2001
Nicole Hageman – Fish
2000
Amanda Edwards – Dirks
1999
Brook Chattin
1998
Kristy Nowaskie – Cardinal
1997
Autumne Sorguis
1996
Betsy Snider – Couchenour
1995
Ramona Cabello – Hammelman
1994
Stephanie Rees-Snider
1993
Amy Conde
1992
Meredith Beery-Miller
1991
Melissa Moore-Szczesny
2017
2016
2015
Katie Ellermann
McKenzi McClain
Lindsey Hampton
Queen Sample Tour
NWPB Queen Training
Day on the Farm
South Knox Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Little Shepherd Daycare
YMCA
Lena Dunn Elementary
Washington DC
Farmer’s Market
Marsh Grand Opening
Old Oaken Days Parade
Linton 4th of July Parade
Vincennes 4th of July Parade
Marsh Food Show
Knox County Queen Pageant
Grower’s Coop Booth at Fair
Wine Taste at Indiana State Fair
Owensville Watermelon Festival
WFML/Blazer Radio Station
Kiwanis Club
Knox County Watermelon Festival
Indiana State Fair
Brownstown Watermelon Festival Parade
Indy Style
Kroger Grand Opening
NASCAR Race
Blue Jeans Festival Parade
Techumseh Harrison Elementary
Marine Corp Marathon – Washington D.C.
PMA
Vincennes Christmas Parade
WFML Radio
WFML Radio
Georgia Watermelon Association Convention
Channel 10 News
Fox 7 News
National Watermelon Convention
Channel 2 News
Queen Contestant Workshop
Ag Day
Illiana Watermelon Convention
You, too, can be a contestant!
Queen Contestant Application
Submit to:Lana Brothers
This is an application process and not a beauty contest, although how a candidate presents herself is an important part of representing our association. If you think you or someone you know is interested in participating in our queen contest, you may contact Lorrinda Ellerman by sending an email to this link here.