The newly crowned Miss Northern Ireland 2022 is hoping to use her new platform to open up the conversation surrounding mental illness during her reign.
Daria Gapska from Ballymena took home the top spot at the Miss NI Gala Final at the Europa Hotel on Monday night where she dazzled judges and guests with her beauty and heart.
The 20-year-old student nurse said the 'Beauty with a Purpose' element of the contest was what initially encouraged her to apply for the 2022 competition.