As my reign of the 2018 Scallop Days Queen comes to an end, I’ve never felt so incredibly thankful to have an opportunity to represent our beautiful Digby County. I received a role in this title where I could be myself, accomplish many things, making people smile, and made me become a better person throughout the year. Thank you to my sponsor - O’Neil Fisheries, without your support I wouldn’t be in this spot today. Thank you so much Alain D’entremont for helping me get through this year and for keeping my head up from going bonkers. It has been an amazing experience and so many memories were made. Being scallop Queen, has made me gain better skills in public speaking, better communication with people, being patient, writing skills, and becoming a better leader. I want to say thank you to Taylor Wood- First lady in waiting, by sticking by me through my reign, and being a good supporter. We became the bestest of friends that has given us memories and friendships that will last forever. We’ve supported one another, even when I couldn’t attend Apple Blossom as I just had a baby, so you stepped up and worked hard for that role and couldn’t be prouder as where you stand today in your position. Special thanks to the Scallop Days committee for supporting me since Day 1, I appreciate it so much. Thank you to Joey for catering me around at events. I wouldn’t be able to get to my events if you didn’t drive my float. To Cheryl, and Brian for finding confidence in me through my reign. You both made me feel apart of the family, and pushed me to not give up even when being Scallop Queen is busy and sometimes hard work. Thank you to Claudia Crocker, for believing me and helping me get through my reign. Our friendship got stronger, and you’ve inspired me. From watching you being 2017 Scallop Queen, to where you are now, you’ve become such a fine young lady who can make anyone smile. To Georgia- my child attendant, thank you so much for being my side during my reign. You have made this experience for me as an amazing one and I’m hoping one day you run for Scallop Queen, as you’d make a lovely one. It takes alot of patience to sit up on that float with me, and not complain of a butt cramp. As a little girl I always told my family I would run for Scallop Queen one day, as watching the previous princesses run inspired me! Before I became 2018 Scallop Queen, I was a shy girl, where it was hard for me to speak in front people, and to communicate with people I didn’t know and that I didn’t think I could put myself out there and myself be heard.  For that being said, I couldn’t of done this without my family and friends. Thank you for believing in me, pushing me to my max level , and making me stronger than ever. It was fun dressing up and being able to wear a Crown, and ride on a float in parades at events, waving in princess format, and watching people smile and get excited as the Queen arrived, but its time for me to hand over my title to the next Scallop Queen. I look forward to watching them blossom and get the same experience as I did. I know you’ll be terrific! Thank you all once again for giving me the opportunity to reign over Digby County as Digby Scallop Queen 2018. It was a pleasure representing Digby.

Madison Amero