The 500 Festival announced its list of 33 women chosen as 24 princesses. The women are from 18 Indiana colleges and universities and 23 cities across the state.
The 500 Festival chose the women based on “outstanding leadership, academic stewardship, community involvement, and embodiment of the Hoosier spirit.”
One of the 24 princesses is from Shelbyville.
Julia Prickett is a graduate of Shelbyville High School and a senior at Purdue University majoring in mass/media communications and meteorology.
She was the 2021 Shelby County Fair Queen.
During the month of May events, the women will help educate people about the history of the 500 Festival through statewide programs with 1,500 hours of community service.
Each princess gets a $1,000 scholarship from Marlyne Sexton, a philanthropist and president of The Sexton Companies.
“The 500 Festival is proud to see these 33 young women take this opportunity to create lasting memories, outstanding networking experiences, and meaningful friendships for years to come,” said Bob Bryant, 500 Festival president and CEO.
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