Ilona Soane-Sands, who is heavily involved in organising Alderney Week, was awarded the British Empire Medal.

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Organiser Ilona Soane-Sands said the current generation of potential Miss Alderneys were more bashful than ever before.

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Ilona Soane-Sands said she was pleased with the number of entries for the contest, which is in its 65th year.

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