Bec Hodshon “cried like a baby” when she was crowned the 2018 Mount Isa Rodeo Queen on Saturday night.
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“To be crowned rodeo queen at such a big event is just mind-blowing to be honest,” she said.
“I might have a few sneaky rums tonight, then I better settle down because I am a queen now.”
The 25-year-old moved to Mount Isa about four years ago and works as a fitter at George Fisher Mine.
“It has been one long journey and it is good to be at the end of it I won’t lie, but it has been fantastic the whole way along,” Ms Hodshon said.
It has been a gruelling eight months for Ms Hodshon, who has been raising awareness and funds for her chosen charity, LifeFlight.
Based in Mount Isa, the LifeFlight Rescue Helicopter is called out across north west Queensland to rescue injured persons in remote areas.
“I have friends and family who have been involved in accidents on farms and the first service that usually shows up is the LifeFlight Rescue Helicopter,” Ms Hodshon told The North West star earlier this year.
“I could not think of a better charity to support.”
Throughout the year, she has worked behind bars, sizzled sausages, helped puppies and even hosted a speed dating night to raise funds.
“All I can say is it has been one hell of a ride, your emotions are like a roller coaster you never know when it is going to stop,” Ms Hodshon said.
With her along the way, were her two stellar competitors Courtney Johnstone and Tegan Ferris.
Ms Ferris was crowned Charity Queen for her mammoth fundraising efforts for Young People Ahead.
“Tegan is fantastic, the money she rasied for her charity is absolutely amazing,” Ms Hodshon said.
“Courtney has inspired me the whole way along. All three of us have kicked butt this year.”
But the journey is not over for the three Queen Quest entrants who have a colossal week ahead.
“Throughout the Mount Isa Rodeo, we will be walking around doing chute tours, if you haven’t done one they are amazing,” Ms Hodshon said.
“We will also do the Mount Isa Street parade, we will be visiting all the local kids at their schools, and walking around with our awesome mascots.
“It is dirt, it’s dust, it’s eight seconds, it’s bulls, it’s music, it’s loud – you feel it in your soul really,” she said.
