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Azalea Festival Youth Council

AFYC is a leadership organization for local high school students in Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover Counties.

DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS

AFYC Mission

The Azalea Festival Youth Committee “AFYC” is a leadership organization for local high school students in Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover Counties. The Azalea Festival Youth Committee develops a sense of community across different schools, as well as organizational, teamwork and leadership skills that make this program a success.

We develop future leaders of the community by supporting the mission of the North Carolina Azalea Festival.

Emma Steele
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What does AFYC do?

AFYC supports the North Carolina Azalea Festival year-round by volunteering and fundraising. While AFYC members are busy volunteering during Festival week in April, they also get to take time to attend the Queen’s Coronation as special guests, hangout at the Concerts, and have way more behind-the-scenes fun than anyone else (well, maybe we’re biased).

Sign up using the “New Member Registration” button to receive information about upcoming AFYC events and opportunities.

 

Scholarship Opportunities
Azalea Festival Princess Court: $15,050
The newly crowned Azalea Festival Princess will receive $6,250 in scholarship funds.
1st Runner - Up will be awarded $3,000
2nd Runner - Up will be awarded $2,300
3rd Runner - Up will be awarded $2,000
4th Runner - Up will be awarded $1,500
 
The Dr. Sarah Pless Renaissance Dental STEM Award $2,000
To qualify for this award, the contestant must write an essay stating why they are interested in STEM. Top Salesperson Award $250 Awarded to the contestant who raises the most money in selling ads for the Pageant Program. Contestants can place ads in the program from family members, local businesses, and more. There is no limit on the number of ads per contestant.
 
The People’s Choice Award $250
The People’s Choice Award is decided through an online photo contest, where the contestant who receives the most public votes is deemed the winner. The winner of this contest will be granted an automatic spot in the Top 10.
 
The Miss Congeniality Award $250
Voted on by the contestants and recognizes the individual who demonstrates exceptional friendliness, approachability, and kindness throughout the competition.
 
The McKinley Lanier Community Service Award $250
This award is given to the contestant who logs the most volunteer community service hours throughout the duration of the Pageant meetings, in honor of the 2022 Azalea Festival Princess, McKinley Lanier.
 
 

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