SHE'S 18, she's a student and she's absolutely gorgeous - meet the new MS York 2005.

Georgia Horsley, from Norton, was crowned the new queen of the city at a glittering dinner and ceremony at York Racecourse last night.

She was picked from among 20 glamorous hopefuls by an expert panel of judges after parading up and down the catwalk in a number of fashion styles.

"I'm just shocked and ecstatic," Georgia told the Evening Press. "It means everything in the world for me to win tonight.

"I'm at work tomorrow, but I'm hoping to celebrate with my family and friends later."

Georgia now gets the chance to represent the city in Miss England 2005 and also won a modelling contract, a £500 photography portfolio, and a two-night break at a Best Western Hotel of her choice.

She was presented with her crown and sash by stunning Miss England Danielle Lloyd.

York College student Emily Taylor, 17, from Osbaldwick, came third in the contest, with Julia Miller, 18, of The Mount, York, also a student, a close second.

The competition was raising money for the Woodlands Respite Care Centre, in York, for people with multiple sclerosis and more than £2,000 was raised by the girls themselves.

"I'm over the moon," Emily said. "I just can't believe it."

The contestants were cheered on throughout the night by dozens of their family, friends and boyfriends and the ceremony was hosted by BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration and BBC Radio York presenter Elly Fiorentini.

Georgia, who is planning to go to York College to study beauty therapy, said she dreamed of being a make-up artist to the stars.

Her father, Gareth, said: "I'm ecstatic and very proud and emotional."

MS York organiser Vivienne Lee said: "Each and every one of these girls could be a proper model tomorrow. It has been a wonderful night - we've had some great support."

Harry Gration said: "It has been a fantastic occasion for these lovely ladies. They've done a great job. The cause is what it's all really been about."

Updated: 09:55 Saturday, May 21, 2005