Abigail Hyndman will take her final walk as Miss BVI on August 5, 2012.

Coordinator of the event Alesia Hamm, in an interview with this news agency disclosed that the girls are “prepping” for the pageant, which will be held under the theme “Bringing Back Our Cultural Past, Let’s Celebrate BVI Festival With Class”.

Although she cannot disclose the names of the contestants because she does not want to spoil the surprise, Ms. Hamm is optimistic that the beauties can hold their own.

“It’s going to be a wonderful show and we will be sticking to our culture...patrons will be treated to an evening of BVI culture,” the pageant coordinator added. “The girls are intelligent and people will leave satisfied.”

The young ladies will be competing in the following categories: Introduction; Talent; Swimwear; Costume; Evening Wear and Question and Answer. Prior to the pageant, which is slated for August 5, 2012, the contestants will be interviewed by a panel of judges.

This year, the queen will walk away with a car and a four year scholarship among other prizes.

Abigail Hyndman is the reigning Ms. BVI and is also the 1st runner-up in the Miss Caribbean World.