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.
9. 2011
The outgoing Miss Mansfield & Sherwood Forest Chelsea Edgington, left, presents a cheque for £1,500 to PASIC co-ordinator, Bea Brunton, along with the newly-crowned Alicia Caley Photo: Paul 'Spike' Reddington
10. 1974
Miss Sherwood Forest Susan Shaw visits the 17th-21st Lancers in Germany. Photo: Chad
11. 2008
Carole Ibbotson, Nottinghamshire manager for Cancer Research UK, receives a cheque for £500 raised during the year of office for Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest Dannyelle Charles, left. Also pictured is Trish Broadhead, promotions manager of Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest. Photo: Roger Grayson
12. 1974
Miss Sherwood Forest Susan Shaw visits the 17th-21st Lancers in Germany. Photo: Chad