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Stacy Smith is Crowned Ms. International™ 2013

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Using her crown for a purpose to make a difference in her community and across America.

Costa Mesa, CA, USA (July 19, 2013) — Stacy Smith representing Colorado was crowned Ms. International™ 2013 on June 23 in Southern California in a contest hosted by the Ms. America® Pageant. She also received the “Woman of Distinction” award at the pageant during the Special Awards ceremony.

Smith overcame dozens of contestants vying for the coveted title of Ms. International™ 2013 – a demonstration of her experience, grace and allure. The Ms. International™ 2013 title is part of the special awards of the Ms. America® Pageant system. This prestigious title must not only represent the pageant but also the Ms. America® fans as well. National and international internet users voted her in as the “Judges and People’s Choice” award on the Ms. America® Pageant website. The contestant with the most Internet votes and Good Luck Wishes ads, combined with scores from the Judges receives the prestigious title of Ms. International ™ 2013! “I am truly grateful and humbled to have received the honor of Ms. International™ 2013, this is an exciting opportunity!”

Ms. International™ 2013, Stacy Smith was born in San Luis Obispo on February 14th, 1983 to parents Janet Trimmer and Patrick Smith. Since Stacy could walk she has always enjoyed performing in front of an audience, beginning at home with her parents and two brothers, Ryan and Jason. Developing from this, she soon discovered her passions in life to be beauty, dance, and charity work through volunteering.

Stacy has a background of more than 20 years in performing in dance recitals throughout the world. From these experiences, she gained the confidence and maturity to progress into modeling and acting. After attending the University of Idaho and graduating with a major in Journalism Mass Media and a minor in Dance Choreography, she decided to enroll in cosmetology school. Immediately finding this the perfect fit for her, upon graduation she began to professionally apply these skills and founded in 2011 her own company, OC Hair and Makeup where she manages a team of stylists working with brides and undertaking numerous formal events. It is through this high level of artistic ability and dedication that OC Hair and Makeup http://www.OCHairandMakeup.com has been voted the #1 Beauty Service of Orange County of 2013 by theknot.com.

Throughout her community, Stacy is known as a strong leader who enjoys giving back to those around her. She has dedicated herself to her charity of choice, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. This lifelong commitment began at an early age as her older brother Ryan was unfortunately born with the disease, and Stacy works hard to get the community involved to raise awareness and to find a cure.

Not only does Stacy lead by example, but she is also a working mom with a four-year-old son named James, and even though she has an abundance of responsibility, she always makes time for her son to give him the love and care that he needs to grow up to be a healthy, educated individual and the best reflection of all that is good in her.

Ms. International 2013 first runner-up was Robin Griffin, Ms. California Coast; second runner-up was Stephanie Mills, Ms. New England; third runner-up was Tes Scanlon, Ms. Maryland and fourth runner-up was Malinda Koncar, Ms. Pennsylvania.

Video of crowning can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BEp7UkxgoE&feature=player_embedded

To schedule an appearance for 2013 Ms. America®, please contact the pageant at: MsAmericaPageant@aol.com or call 949.679.8888.

About the Ms. America® and Ms. International™ Pageant
Richard Simon from Houston, Texas founded The Ms. America® Pageant in 1997. The first pageant was held on December 4, 1997 at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. Contestants competed representing their state in the pageant. Susan Jeske from Colorado was crowned the first Ms. America® – http://www.SusanJeske.com. Ms. Jeske became the owner of the pageant in 1999. The pageant is for women 26 years of age and up who are single, divorced or married and is a registered federal trademark with the USPTO in Washington DC since February 2000. The pageant was created to empower women across the nation, celebrate their accomplishments, encourage involvement in community service, honor and advance the status of women and to use the “crown for a purpose” to make a difference across the nation and around the world. For more information visit: http://www.MsAmericaPageant.com.

The first Ms. International™ 2010-11 is Amanda Delgado; Deana Molle’ was crowned Ms. International™ 2011-12 and Ms. International™ 2013 is Stacy Smith.

Follow Ms. America®:
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MsInternationalPageant
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MsAmericaPageant
Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/MsAmerica

Pageant Contact:
Ms. America® Pageant
Susan Jeske – CEO
Phone: 949.679.8888
E-Mail: MsAmericaPageant@aol.com
Websites: http://www.MsAmericaPageant.com / http://www.SusanJeske.com

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Chiniqua Pettaway is Crowned Ms. America 2013

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Chiniqua Pettaway Begins Her Journey as 2013 Ms. America®.

Costa Mesa, CA, USA (July 17, 2013) — Chiniqua Pettaway from Houston, Texas was crowned Ms. America® 2013 at the national pageant held Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa in California.

State and regional titleholders from across the United States competed in four categories including interview, sportswear, evening gown and on-stage question.

Ms. America® 2013, Chiniqua Pettaway walked across the stage to accept the crown marked her first steps on a journey that will take her from spotlight to spotlight representing the American woman 26 years of age and up who are single, divorced, widowed or married.

Ms. Pettaway, a Houston, Texas transplant, is originally from Richmond, Virginia. She is an entrepreneur, model, fitness instructor and community leader. Chiniqua owns and operates six income tax preparation offices in Houston, TX. She is currently working on her master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and will complete her degree from Argosy University in March 2014.

A philanthropist, Ms. America® 2013, Chiniqua Pettaway is also a philanthropist and is especially passionate about her platform of service “Guard a Heart” a heart health awareness foundation. Guard a Heart’s mission is to fight heart disease with their campaign, “Know your Risk, Save a Life.” Heart conditions are the number-one killer of men and women in America. She enjoys traveling, dancing and mentoring young women through her platform and other community involvement.

As Ms. America® 2013, Pettaway is honored to represent an organization that enriches the lives of women across the country and is passionate about continuing to give back to others through philanthropic endeavors and being the inspiration that helps others achieve their dreams.

Major sponsors of the 2013 Ms. America® Pageant are Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Orrick Herrington & Suitecliff, and OC Celebrity Smiles and Commercial Bank of California.

Ms. America® 2013 first runner-up was Wendi Russo, Ms. Minnesota; second runner-up was Malinda Koncar, Ms. Pennsylvania; third runner-up was Stephanie Mills, Ms. New England; and fourth runner-up was Mai-Lea DeJong, Ms. Arizona.

Ms. America International® 2013, for women 40 years of age and up went to Robin Griffin, Ms. California Coast. Ms. International™ 2013, the “Judges and People’s Choice Award” went to Stacy Smith, Ms. Colorado. This prestigious title must not only represent the pageant but also the Ms. America® fans as well. Stacy Smith was chosen by receiving the most votes online, good luck wish ads and scores from the Judges.

Richard Simon from Houston, Texas founded The Ms. America® Pageant in 1997. The first pageant was held on December 4, 1997 at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. Contestants competed representing their state in the pageant. Susan Jeske from Colorado was crowned the first Ms. America®. Ms. Jeske became the owner of the pageant in 1999.

Video of crowning can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ6xchdaDHM

To schedule an appearance for 2013 Ms. America®, please contact the pageant at: MsAmericaPageant@aol.com or call 949.679.8888

2013 SPECIAL AWARDS:

Ms. America International 2013 (40 years of age & up) – Robin Griffin – Ms. California Coast
Ms. International 2013 (Judges and People’s Choice Award) – Stacy Smith, Ms. Colorado
Spirit of America Award – Heidi Burton, Ms. Southwest America
Power of the Crown Award – Malinda Koncar, Ms. Pennsylvania
Crown for a Purpose Award – Mai Lea DeJong, Ms. Arizona
Media Award – Dallas Teague, Ms. Alabama
Woman of Distinction Award – Stacy Smith, Ms. Colorado
Ms. Photogenic Award – Robin Griffin, Ms. California Coast
Ms. Congeniality Award – Carola Akins – Ms. Rocky Mountain States
Community Service Award – Tiffanie Manansala, Ms. New Jersey

About Ms. America Pageant
The Ms. America® Pageant is open to women 26 years of age and up – single, divorced or married who are articulate, interesting, elegant and classy. Pageant competition is based on Fashion wear, Interview, Evening Gown, Sportswear and on-stage question. The Ms. America® Pageant was created to empower women across the nation, celebrate their accomplishments, encourage involvement in community service, to use the “crown for a purpose” to make a difference and to promote, honor and advance the status of women. The Ms. America® Pageant is a registered federal trademark with the USPTO in Washington DC since February 2000 and is one of the top pageant trademarks in the world. Visit http://www.MsAmericaPageant.com for more information. Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MsAmericaPageant.

Contact:
Susan Jeske
(949) 679-8888
msamericapageant@aol.com
http://www.msamericapageant.com

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Second Annual Miss Pacific Beach Pageant Is About More Than Just Beauty

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PB Millionaire’s Event Focuses On Homeless Youth Project In San Diego.

San Diego, California, USA (September 25, 2012) — The Second Annual Miss Pacific Beach Pageant, which will be held at PB Bar & Grill on Saturday September 29th, is expecting another big turnout. The brainchild of Jim Lawlor, locally known as the “PB Millionaire,” was a huge success last year with a capacity turnout of over 400 people. In fact, the enthusiastic fans standing in line outside stretched around the block – some waiting for more than an hour to get in. (See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ruv3JEaEK4)

The Grand Prize winner of the Miss Pacific Beach Pageant will receive $3,000, however, Lawlor plans to present a check beforehand for $3,000 to Photocharity, which helps the homeless youth here in San Diego. Jeffrey Sitcov, Chairman, will accept the check on behalf of his organization.

Lawlor is also the executive producer of the PB Reality Show which will be filming the behind-the-scenes action of the pageant. The show has been a tremendous success. Since the first episode was released last Spring, the show has gone viral – building up a cult-like following within the local community. In fact, the show’s Facebook page has over 61,000 fans. (See Episode One here: http://youtu.be/CIJAIBrWYT4)

One of the duties of the newly crowned Miss Pacific Beach will be to promote Lawlor’s various charitable causes. Her first order of business will be to attend the Photocharity walk on October 7th, only one week after the pageant.

Lawlor will be one of three judges that will choose the next Miss Pacific Beach. Contestants will be judged on three categories: a personal interview, a fashion show, and a bikini contest. “I think it’s important to find someone that gets along well with all of our staff and represents us well throughout the community,” said Lawlor.

The pageant begins at 8PM on Saturday, September 29th. PB Bar & Grill is located at 860 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109.

Contact: Victoria Smith / Tel: (858) 822-8693
E-Mail: pbreality@gmail.com
Website: http://www.pbreality.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thepbrealityshow
Photocharity: http://www.photocharity.org