Converse Models 1st Birthday Party

Fashionistas were out in full force Thursday 19 February, to celebrate Converse Models’ first birthday and the inaugural ‘Model of the Year Awards.’ Taking place in the newly refurbished River Inn, Derry, guests were treated to a showcase by renowned singer/songwriter, Paul Casey.

Following a complimentary champagne reception, Donal Doherty, Director of Converse Models, revealed the agency’s winning models of the year. ‘Promotional Model of the Year’ award went to Chloe McLennan for her excellence in customer service and professionalism in promotions throughout the year, for brands such as Kopparberg. Next up was Kayleigh O’Reilly, who snapped up the ‘One to Watch’ award. Kayleigh will be hitting the catwalk in Belfast Fashion Week and is in great demand across Ireland. With the recent launch of innovative bridal fayre company, Love Bridal Fayres, Converse Models has assembled a professional bridal fayre team. Picking up ‘Female Bridal Model of the Year’ and ‘Male Bridal Model of the Year’ were Laura Patterson and Kourosh Mehri, respectively. The two models have been consistent and responsive to the fresh new bridal catwalk approach.

Scooping ‘Male Model of the Year’ was Emmette Dillon, a model who has progressed enormously over the past twelve months and has portrayed a great commitment to the profession. Taking away the prestigious ‘Female Model of the Year’ award was Gemma Walker, who has had a whirlwind twelve months, from winning Derry’s Top Model to being crowned Miss Earth UK Northern Ireland 2008, Gemma has achieved great recognition across Northern Ireland.
Director of Converse Models, Donal Doherty, comments on the awards evening: “The annual Model of the Year Awards is a great way for the agency to look back on the success of the past year. The models on our books are a pleasure to work with and this is an acknowledgment of those models who have gone that extra mile over the last twelve months.”

For more information on Converse Models and how to apply please call 028 7128 6767 or visit http://www.conversemodels.com/.