From Miss Sherwood Forest of the 70s to Miss Mansfield & Sherwood Forest of the noughties – the contest has always been a glitzy affair, with the winner crowned in front of hundreds.
As well as winning the coveted title, the beauty queen spends a year raising money for charity and taking part in community events throughout the town.
Have a look through this gallery of previous winners and the events they attended – and see if you can spot any familiar faces.

5. 1974
Miss Sherwood Forest Susan Shaw visiting the 17th-21st Lancers in Germany. Photo: Chad


7. 2011
Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest 2011 as the final six anxiously wait for the result. Photo: Roger Grayson

8. 2008
Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest, Jane Hatfield, centre, pictured at the Hallowe'en Ball held at The Intake to raise money for Children's Brain Tumour Research. Also pictured are Jodi Payne, Tracey Crosby, Melanie Wigley and Alicia Wilkinson. Photo: Roger Grayson

