Cole Baker is 2023's Mr. BNL

Mr. BNL contestants are introduced to the audience Friday, March 31, 2023.
Mr. BNL contestants are introduced to the audience Friday, March 31, 2023.

The Mr. BNL contest, which had a Knights of the Round Table theme this year, occurred at the BNL Performing Arts Center Friday evening.

Contestant #5, Tyson Patterson waves to the crowd during the Individual Costume portion of Mr. BNL held Friday, March 31, 2023. Patterson won the Best Costume Award.
Contestant #5, Tyson Patterson waves to the crowd during the Individual Costume portion of Mr. BNL held Friday, March 31, 2023. Patterson won the Best Costume Award.

The contest is staged by the BNL Renaissance Club. The Club's purpose is to celebrate students' academic achievements and promote student involvement and a positive attitude. The contestants each represent a different sports team or club at BNL.

Cole Baker, left, and Isaac Bridges, center, dance during the fitness portion of the Mr. BNL event Friday, March 31, 2023.
Cole Baker, left, and Isaac Bridges, center, dance during the fitness portion of the Mr. BNL event Friday, March 31, 2023.

Mr. BNL 2023 was contestant Cole Baker. The People's Choice Award went to Max Klein, Most Talented went to Gabriel Dixon, The Best Formal Wear/Interview Award went to Manuel Morales, and Mr. Congeniality also went to Cole Baker.

This article originally appeared on The Times-Mail: Mr. BNL held Friday by the Bedford North Lawrence Renaissance Club.