Miss West Virginia USA Contestant Biographies
Miss West Virginia Teen USA Contestant Biographies
BUCKHANNON – Pageant Associates is excited to announce that the 2021 Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA pageants will be held July 9, 10 & 11, 2021 in Buckhannon, W.Va. The pageants are the official preliminaries to the national Miss USA and the national Miss Teen USA pageants.
All pageant activities will take place at the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Tickets for the competition can be purchased at www.misswestvirginiausa.com or at the auditorium Box Office throughout the weekend.
“Pageant Associates is thrilled to showcase the individuality, commitment to excellence, aspirations and unique beauty found among the young women of West Virginia,” said State Pageant Director, Randy Sanders. “Our organization is proud to produce the Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA pageants, and we look forward to honoring the confident young women whose motivation and dedication is represented in their journey to the crown.”
Contestants will be judged in three equal categories consisting of Personal Interview; Swimsuit for Miss and Active Wear for Teen; and Evening Gown. The preliminary swimsuit/active wear and evening gown competitions will be held on Saturday (7/10) at 7:00 PM. The final competition will be held on Sunday (7/11) at 4:00 PM.
A special Red-Carpet Reception is being held at the Buckhannon Opera House on Main Street and will take place at 9:00 PM Saturday, (7/10). This is an RSVP event and tickets are limited. For information you must email coordinator@pageantassociates.com. No phone calls regarding this event will be accepted.
“Each year, we see that pageant contestants undergo a life-changing experience, one filled with great memories, strong friendships, and a defining sense of accomplishment,” says Sanders. “Through their commitment to creating an enriching experience for themselves and each other, the contestants in the 2021 West Virginia USA and Teen USA pageants represent the best that the state has to offer and help West Virginia shine.”
Here is a look at the prize package for Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA:
Miss West Virginia USA 2021 will compete for the coveted title of Miss USA 2021 November 26-29, 2021, in the Paradise Cove Theater of the Muscogee Creek Nation’s River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Miss West Virginia Teen USA 2021 will compete for the coveted title of Miss Teen USA 2021 November 26-29, 2021, in the Paradise Cove Theater of the Muscogee Creek Nation’s River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma
They each will receive the following opportunities:
• A $2,500 a year scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,000 total over four years). They will also be eligible to apply for the College’s robust academic awards between $13,000 and $17,000 yearly, which can be combined with the $2,500 award along with additional Creative and Performing Arts award monies through audition. * (Local Sponsor alert!)
• Representation by MMG, an International Model, Talent and Celebrity Management Company and Agency.
• Appearance opportunities representing sponsors and charitable organizations as Miss West Virginia USA & Miss West Virginia Teen USA
• The Miss West Virginia USA or Miss West Virginia Teen USA Award, Sash and Crown
• A floral bouquet presented by Feola’s Flowers of Buckhannon to MISS West Virginia USA & Miss West Virginia Teen USA’S will be presented by Anita’s Flower Shop (Local Sponsor alert!)
Pageant Associates will coordinate and oversee our winner’s preparation for the Miss USA Pageant utilizing the skills of some of pageantry’s most respected professionals and firms with prizes & services including:
• The Miss USA Organization will sponsor a 4-Day all-expense paid retreat at a fabulous resort and spa in Cancun, Mexico, that will include a photo session for our winner’s official Miss USA Pageant headshot for the Miss West Virginia USA winner. (International travel for our winner!)
• The Miss USA Organization will sponsor a 4-Day all-expense paid retreat at a fabulous resort somewhere within the United States, that will include a photo session for our winner’s official Miss Teen USA Pageant headshot for the Miss West Virginia Teen USA winner
• Oliverio’s Bridal, Prom, & Pageant Boutique will work with our winner to find the perfect Evening Gown for the MISS USA National Competition and provide a $1,000 gift certificate for additional wardrobe items. (Central WV sponsor alert!)
• Oliverio’s Bridal, Prom, & Pageant Boutique will work with our winner to find the perfect Sherri Hill Evening Gown for the Miss USA National Competition and provide a $1,000 gift certificate for additional wardrobe items. (Central WV sponsor alert!)
• Fiestas WVA, a Taco Bell franchisee and proud owner of Taco Bell Buckhannon, will provide Miss West Virginia USA a $3,000 wardrobe allowance along with her travel expenses for her national gown selection and to the Miss USA Pageant national pageant. (Local Sponsor alert!)
• Fiestas WVA, a Taco Bell franchisee and proud owner of Taco Bell Buckhannon, will provide Miss West Virginia Teen USA a $2,000 wardrobe allowance along with her travel expenses for her national gown selection and to the Miss Teen USA Pageant national pageant. (Local Sponsor alert!)
• Caroline & Co. Boutiques will provide Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA each a $500 wardrobe allowance for clothing and accessories for appearances and the Miss USA Pageant. (Local Sponsor alert!)
• Victoria Duke of the Academy of Glam and Victoria Duke Beauty will provide both Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA the opportunity for her to master makeup techniques for both on and off the stage, along with makeup and beauty products AND the chance to take courses from the Academy of Glam.
• Prosper Beauty will provide both Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA gifts of premium accessories and luxury skincare products.
• Bombshell Fitness, under the supervision of Shannon Dey, M.S., will provide both Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA the opportunity to receive fitness and nutrition training throughout her reign.
• Complete Physique will provide both Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA Premium Membership which includes access to their fitness library, nutrition library, workouts, healthy recipes, and support from Nancy Bond.
• Complimentary Teeth Whitening Services and Dental Evaluation for both Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA by Dr. Ted Steliotes of Steliotes Dental Spa
• Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA will each have an opportunity to work with PageantSmart on Interview Techniques.
• Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA will each have an opportunity to work with Kelly Sargeant to improve interview, inter-personal and impromptu speaking skills
• Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA will each select 3 pairs of Chinese Laundry shoes
• Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA will each receive a gym/travel and cosmetic bag set from Heather McCarley, independent Stella & Dot Ambassador
• Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA will each receive a one-year subscription to Pageantry Magazine
Pageant Associates will help each establish her business brand with:
• Autograph photos
• Stationery
• Magnetic car signs
Pageantry’s finest photographers will capture both Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA’s winning look:
• An official photo shoot with Renee Preston Photography (Local Sponsor alert!)
• A fashion photo shoot with Carter Studios
• A fashion photo shoot with Gretchen Pingley Photography
• A gift certificate towards a photo shoot with Carlos Velez
From her State Pageant Director:
• Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA will each receive a custom 10 karat white gold Crown Ring
All Finalists Will Receive
• The Official Finalist Award
All contestants will receive gifts from some of the above-mentioned sponsors as well as Dickinson Brands, Skin Care Division.
In addition, all contestants will receive a $1,000 yearly ($4,000 total over four years) scholarship to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College. The scholarship will be funded through the Creative and Performing Arts award process at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Successful candidates will need to apply and be accepted to West Virginia Wesleyan College as seniors to receive the award.
These students will also be eligible to apply for the College’s robust academic awards ($13,000 to $17,000 yearly) which can be combined with the $1,000 award along with additional Creative and Performing Arts award monies through audition.
Pageant Associates encourages all young women in West Virginia who are interested in participating in an upcoming pageant to visitwww.misswestvirginia.com for more information. Each contestant is selected through an application and screening process handled by Pageant Associates and must adhere to a specific set of rules and regulations. Pageant Associates works closely with each applicant to ensure that, should they win the state pageant, they are eligible to move on to the Miss USA or Miss Teen USA pageant without question.
About the MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA and MISS WEST VIRGINIA TEEN USA pageants
The MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA and MISS WEST VIRGINIA TEEN USA pageants are independently conducted and produced by Sanders & Associates, Inc., under license by The Miss Brand, Corp, LLC dba-The Miss USA Organization. For more information, please visit the Pageant Associates website at www.pageantassociates.com, contact the Pageant Office at (304) 931-8288 or by email at coordinator@pageantassociates.com.
