A funeral service worker has been crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow in a glittering ceremony.
Olivia Sharkey, from Lesmahagow, was named winner of the prestigious competition which was held at the Broadcroft Hotel in Kirkintilloch last weekend.
The 21-year-old works as a funeral service operative at Joseph Potts based in Bellshill and beat nine other competitors to the title.
She will now go on to represent the city at the Miss Great Britain national final in Leicester this October.
Olivia said: “I couldn’t believe it when they called my name out as the winner – I’m still pinching myself!
“I entered the competition as I wanted to take a leap out of my comfort zone, and I’m so glad the risk paid off.
“It was truly the most rewarding experience and I’m so grateful that I got to spend it alongside a group of some of the most inspiring women I’ve ever met.
“I’m so honoured to be able to represent my hometown of Glasgow at the country’s longest running beauty pageant and I can’t wait to continue to use my title to raise awareness of the causes closest to my heart.”
Olivia hopes to use her platform to continue to raise funds and awareness for a bereavement charity, Cruse Scotland, which she has already raised an impressive amount for.
She added: “Helping others to navigate through grief is one of the most rewarding things about my job, and I feel so honoured to be supporting others going through what can be an incredibly tough time.
“Hearing the stories of the families in our care is what inspired me to increase awareness of Cruse Scotland, and over the last seven months I’ve been proud to raise more than £1,300 for the organisation.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to work alongside the charity during my tenure as Miss Great Britain Glasgow in the hopes that their services can reach those who need it most.”
Olivia McPike, co-director of Miss Great Britain Glasgow, said: “We are overjoyed to welcome Olivia as our new titleholder, and we can’t wait to support her in her journey to the Miss Great Britain stage later this year.
“This competition is all about empowering women to be the very best version of themselves, and we are so incredibly proud of each of our finalists and how far they have come.
“Olivia is the epitome of the Miss Great Britain values of strength, intelligence, ambition, integrity and compassion.
"Her dedication to raising funds and awareness of her chosen charity, Cruse Scotland, is truly commendable and we look forward to helping her amplify the great work of the charity over the next year.”
Rebecca Miller from East Kilbride came second and Sophie Louise Stewart from Greenock placed third in this year's event.
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