The first podcast dedicated to commentary, interviews and news related to Beauty Pageants in the U.S.A. We discuss the ever changing face of pageants in this country and give exposure to the wonderfully talented young women that participate in pageants.
Samantha Stephens, Miss Tennessee USA 2016; Serena Bucaj, Miss New York USA 2016; Alexandra Miller, Miss 52 USA 2016; Abby Floyd, Miss Arkansas USA 2016; Sydnee Stottlemyre, Miss Missouri USA 2016; Victoria Wiggins, Miss Kansas USA 2016; and Theresa Agonia, Miss Rhode Island USA 2016; during a pajama party on Saturday, May 28th.
The 2016 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas. Tune in to the Fox telecast at 7:00 PM ET on June 5, 2016 live from the T-Mobile Arena to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2016.
The 2016 Miss USA contestants during rehearsal on Sunday, May 29th. are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas.
The 2016 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas. Tune in to the Fox telecast at 7:00 PM ET on June 5, 2016 live from the T-Mobile Arena to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2016.
Taylor Gorton, Miss Oklahoma USA 2016; Desi Williams, Miss Virginia USA 2016; Whitney Sharpe, Miss Massachusetts USA 2016; Autumn Olson, Miss Wyoming USA 2016; Susie Leica, Miss Michigan USA 2016; Haley Sowers, Miss Mississippi USA 2016; Natriana Shorter, Miss Oregon USA 2016; Christina Denny, Miss Maryland USA 2016; Sibahn Doxey, Miss Montana USA 2016; and Elena LaQuatra, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2016; pose for a photo with the Blue Man Group following a performance on Saturday, May 28 th.
The 2016 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas. Tune in to the Fox telecast at 7:00 PM ET on June 5, 2016 live from the T-Mobile Arena to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2016.
Alissa Morrison, Miss Iowa USA 2016; Caley-Rae Pavillard, Miss Colorado USA 2016; Sydney Halper, Miss Idaho USA 2016; and Neely Fortune, Miss Vermont USA 2016; stretch for a workout during a trip to Red Rock Canyon on Friday, May 27th.
The 2016 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas. Tune in to the Fox telecast at 7:00 PM ET on June 5, 2016 live from the T-Mobile Arena to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2016. Photos courtesy ofThe Miss Universe Organization
Natriana Shorter, Miss Oregon USA 2016; Teale Murdock, Miss Utah USA 2016; Victoria Wiggins, Miss Kansas USA 2016; and Peyton Brown, Miss Alabama USA 2016; show off their Sherri Hill baseball tees at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on Thursday, May 26th.
The 2016 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas. Tune in to the Fox telecast at 7:00 PM ET on June 5, 2016 live from the T-Mobile Arena to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2016.
Paula Shugart, President of The Miss Universe Organization, and the 52 Miss USA contestants at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino during the Miss USA Welcome Event on Friday, May 27th. The 2016 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas.
Tune in to the Fox telecast at 7:00 PM ET on June 5, 2016 live from the T-Mobile Arena to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2016.
THIS YEAR’S MISS USA® COMPETITION WILL AIR LIVE FROM THE NEW T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 7 PM ET ON FOX
The nationwide search for a 52nd contestant to join this year’s MISS USA® competition has been narrowed down to 10 deserving women who are all one step closer to competing for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of becoming Miss USA.
It is now up to the public to determine which #FindingMiss52 finalist will travel to Las Vegas to compete for the title. Beginning today, fans can vote for their favorite finalist on Twitter by using #FindingMiss52, alongside a hashtag specific to each woman, or via MissUSA.com.
Olivia Jordan, Miss USA 2015
The #FindingMiss52 announcement and search sparked national attention and encouraged women across the country to apply. An expert judging panel selected the 10 finalists after interviewing the top contenders to find women who embody The Miss Universe Organization’s mission to be Confidently Beautiful.
The top 10 #FindingMiss52 finalists:
Jessica Bean is 24-years-old from Casper, Wyoming. Jessica travels the nation working on oil and gas pipeline reserves. Although an often dangerous field, Jessica earns the respect of her colleagues no matter the challenges presented to her. In addition to her sometimes 80-hour work week, she is also a full time student planning to graduate with honors from the University of Wyoming this spring.
Hashtag for voting: #JessicaB Amanda Bell, is 24-years-old from Nashville, Tennessee. Amanda is a computer programmer and role model for young girls who are interested in STEM careers. She currently volunteers with high school students, many of whom are male, through job shadowing and workshops. Amanda hopes to reach more young girls who are interested in technology and show them that the career path is exciting and important for women.
Hashtag for voting: #AmandaB Bridgette Garb is 21-years-old from Oak Park, California. Bridgette is a personal fitness trainer and believes happiness starts with health. She is also an actress and feels that the art form allows her to cultivate empathy through performance and allows others to celebrate and understand one another.
Hashtag for voting: #BridgetteG Niki Kafashzadeh is 24-years-old from Rockville, Maryland. Niki is a speech pathologist and looks forward to starting her rotations at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. this fall. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 22 and feels it is important to raise awareness about the disease particularly because young women are most susceptible to it.
Hashtag for voting: #NikiK Alexandra Miller is 26-years-old from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Alexandra is no stranger to competing for the title of Miss USA and has been 1st runner-up twice at the MISS OKLAHOMA USA® competition. She says those moments challenged her and allowed her to become comfortable with the woman she is today. She hopes that with #FindingMiss52, she will finally have the opportunity of competing on the MISS USA® stage.
Hashtag for voting: #AlexandraM Kaitlyn Smith is 26-years-old from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Kaitlyn is proud to be the first person in her family to graduate college. She works in a male-dominated field as a urological medical device representative. When she isn’t training surgeons on the latest OR technology, Kaitlyn enjoys teaching dance classes. Also an actress, her dream is to use performance to shift our culture towards greater equality for women.
Hashtag for voting: #KaitlynS Ivana Thomas is 22-years-old from Durham, North Carolina. Ivana is a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship of the East and was previously the captain of her school’s debate team. She has traveled extensively to teach students who are refugees from Somalia, Iraq, and Syria, among other nations.
Hashtag for voting: #IvanaT Yvonne Vega is 25-years-old from New Braunfels, Texas. Yvonne wants to help influence others to become the best version of themselves. She feels her curves are what make her beautiful and hopes to show people that you can do anything you set your mind to, no matter what the preconceived limits may be.
Hashtag for voting: #YvonneV Molly Vierhile is 23-years-old from San Francisco, California. Molly loves to explore the world and has traveled to nearly 30 countries. After battling anorexia in college, she currently works in a research lab at Stanford University studying this complex disorder. Through her research and working with teenagers who struggle with the illness, she is able to give back in a bigger way.
Hashtag for voting: #MollyV Catherine Williams is 24-years-old from San Antonio, Texas. Catherine currently serves in the United States Army. She is a first generation college student and Division I athlete. She is a fighter who challenges herself every day and says the most important decision she has made in her life was when she swore to protect our country and the constitution of the United States.
Hashtag for voting: #CatherineW
For full bios and photos on the top 10 #FindingMiss52 finalists, please visit FindingMiss52.missusa.com.
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About The Miss Universe Organization The Miss Universe Organization (MUO), a WME | IMG company, creates and advances opportunities for women around the world through its network of relationships across entertainment, fashion and philanthropy. MUO encourages every woman to challenge herself, find her unique voice, and embody the organization’s mission of being Confidently Beautiful. The 10,000 women who participate in Miss Universe programs annually inspire others to pursue their personal and professional goals while making an impact in their communities. The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions provide contestants and titleholders an international platform through dedicated partnerships with global charities, sponsors, and brands. For more information, and to learn more about The Miss Universe Organization’s official global causes, please visit: www.missuniverse.com. About IMG IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 25 countries. The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is one of the largest independent producers and distributors of sports media. IMG also specializes in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, a leading global entertainment agency. About Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), a unit of 21st Century Fox, is home to some of the highest-rated and most acclaimed series on television, including EMPIRE, GOTHAM, THE X-FILES, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, SCREAM QUEENS, ROSEWOOD, AMERICAN IDOL, NEW GIRL, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, GRANDFATHERED, THE GRINDER, BOB’S BURGERS, THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY, LUCIFER and SLEEPY HOLLOW. FOX airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week, as well as major sports and Sunday morning news. Through the FOX NOW app, FOX viewers can watch full episodes of their favorite FOX shows on a variety of digital platforms, while enjoying enhanced interactive and social capabilities around those shows. Download the FOX NOW app at www.fox.com/foxnow. “Like” FOX on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FOXTV and follow the network on Twitter @FOXTV. For additional information about FOX, please visit www.fox.com.
TAMPA, FL, May 12, 2016 – The Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organization announced today that they will present the Distinguished Alumni Award to an outstanding MAOTeen Sorority Member. This award honors our notable alumni who have been outstanding in their academic and/or professional accomplishments and have made significant achievements benefiting their local and/or global communities.
MAOTeen is known for its accomplished alumni. MAOTeen alumni are thought leaders, business leaders, and world leaders. Donna Bozarth, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said, “The Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have typified the MAOTeen tradition of excellence and brought credit to the Organization by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service. We are excited to recognize MAOTeen Sorority Members and share their stories with the world.”
Number of Awards
There is no limit to the number of Distinguished Alumni Awards granted annually, but awards will not exceed three (3) per year to preserve the stature of the designation.
Eligibility
All current MAOTeen Sorority Members that have held a local, state or national title are eligible for consideration of the award.
Nominations
MAOTeen Sorority Members may be self-nominated for consideration. Alumni, volunteers, and friends of MAOTeen may also submit nominations. We encourage all interested to submit a nomination by completing and returning the nomination form by June 3, 2016.
Selecting Body
MAOTeen Alumni Selection Committee
Timeline
Selections will be made at the June Selection Committee meeting. Our Distinguished Alumni will be recognized during a special ceremony as part of the 2016 MAOTeen Competition in Orlando, taking place August 2nd through August 6th at the Linda Chapin Theatre in the Orange County Convention Center.
If you are not yet a member of the MAOTeen Sorority and would like to be considered for the Distinguished Alumni Award, we encourage you to join today.
The MAOTeen Sorority’s mission is to enrich your alumni experience and help you foster beneficial relationships in the MAOTeen community. The Sorority’s story began about 10 years after the start of the Organization itself, when, in August of 2005, alumni proposed that we draw up a plan that would allow them to give back and stay in touch with the members of the sisterhood they created.
The spirit of giving, which has come to characterize MAOTeen alumni, was also born early on in our history. As a representative of the Sorority wrote, “the Sorority has work to perform: to share our love of the program and ensure that future generations have the same opportunities to excel that we had because of MAOTeen. This can only be done by joining with one another in a united effort to give back and celebrate.”
Today, the MAOTeen Sorority continues to foster opportunities for alumni and their fellow sisters by enhancing your ability to connect; remain a vital part of our Organization’s exceptionally engaged community; and facilitate opportunities to live the MAOTeen vision wherever you live.
We invite you to become an active participant in the future of your Sorority and the MAOTeen community. Get involved today and join the MAOTeen Sorority by clicking here.
About Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Inc.
One of the nation’s leading achievement programs, the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization encourages positive achievement by helping to nurture and build the scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement of our nation’s youth. MAOTeen provides educational scholarships for deserving young people and has developed mentoring programs and community-based initiatives. The Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization has a long-standing relationship with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Through this partnership, MAOTeen raised nearly $100,000 within a year to help improve the lives of children across the country. Additional information about the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization can be found at www.maoteen.org.
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