‘Runaway Bride', aka Victor Johnston, came away with the title of Potch Queen at the end of the day with a performance that stunned the judges, along with everyone else in the crowd.

John Flintoff claimed second prize in his role as ‘Rotten Renee', and Mark Thompson was awarded third place.

Nathan Nagy charmed the judges as ‘Ida Shagwell' to be crowned Miss Personality for 2003.

All contestants went home with a prize on the night with ‘Pussy Devine', better known as Mark Breikopf receiving an encouragement award.

Lisa Carroll did a superb job as MC for the night and really got the crowd worked up and involved in the action.

The night was organised by Lightning Ridge Preschool to raise money for its operations.

Organiser Rebecca McKenzie said everyone from the preschool was really happy with how the night turned out.

"We're very pleased with how it went, it was very successful. We've had good positive feedback from everybody."

For winning the title of Potch Queen Mr Johnston was awarded $1000 prize money.

Mr Flintoff was given $500 for coming second and Mr Thompson was awarded $200 for coming third.

As Miss Personality Mr Nagy was given $500 and for the encouragement award Mr Breikopf was given a bag of goodies.

Lightning Ridge Preschool would like to thank the multitude of people that made the event possible. Thanks go to the 2003 Opal Queen Karen Bruce for all her efforts, Kelly Tishler, Danielle Smith, Jessica Brown, Chloe Brown, Kayle Hobden, Lee Hobden, Tania Gardiner, Sam Blackwell, Trent Lohse and Mimay for the food.

A big thank you goes to Lisa Carroll who did a fantastic job as MC on the night, to Anthony Melonas for his auctioneering prowess, Angela Myers and Marty Harrison.

Thanks also go to all the people who participated in the auction and bought the mystery boxes.

Thanks go to the Diggers Rest for giving the preschool the opportunity to run it this year, and to the Bowling Club for the loan of their tables, the motor village for the loan of their chairs and the school for the loan of their chairs.