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Not to be confused with Miss America, Miss USA, or Miss United States.
Ms. America
Formation1997
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersCosta Mesa, California
Location
Official language
English
Founder
Susan Jeske
Websitewww.MsAmericaPageant.com

Ms. America is a beauty pageant that is open to women from the United States 26 years of age and up who are single, divorced, widowed or married. The pageant is judged in interview, sportswear, evening gown and on-stage question in addition to their platform. State, regional and national titleholders dedicate their year to promote their chosen platform and to use their "Crown for a Purpose" by helping others through volunteer service.[1] The pageant includes women selected to represent all 50 states and regions, District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.[2]

History[edit]

The first Ms. America pageant in 1997 held at Luxor Las Vegas Hotel

The first Ms. America Pageant was held at the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel on December 7, 1997. Susan Jeske, Ms. Colorado, was crowned Ms. America 1997 winning $75,000 in cash and prizes.[3][4] Susan Jeske purchased the pageant from Ms. America Inter-Nationale, Inc. in 1998 while making appearances singing the National Anthem and promoting her platform Students Against Violence to high schools and Jr. high schools across America.[5][6]

Ms. America Inter-Nationale, Inc. held the pageant once on December 7, 1997. After three years, when the trademark was secured in 2000, Susan Jeske became the founder and CEO of the Ms. America Pageant Corporation. Today the Ms. America Pageant Inc. includes four titles, Ms. America, Ms. America International, Ms. International and Miss Pacific U.S. The current Ms. America Pageant Inc. logo - "the woman holding up the crown" - was created in 2012.

The first pageant directed by Susan Jeske was Ms. America International 2002 which was held at the Multi-Cultural Festival - June 29, 2002 in Westminster, California. 30 contestants competed for the title and Casey Marie Burns from Long Beach, California was chosen as the winner.[7]

Deana Ann Aburto, is the first Latino-American to be crowned Ms. America 2004-05. A reality television star, she was on 18 episodes of the television series Container Wars.[8][9]

On May 1, 2005, Vida Samadzai was the first Middle-Eastern Americans to be crowned Ms. America 2005-06. The prize was to compete in the Miss Tourism Queen International pageant, held in China on July 3, 2005.[10].[11] She received the first "Miss Personality" award in the pageants history. On February 23, 2010, Missology named Vida Samadzai one of the bravest pageant contestants ever.[12]

Debbie Nelson, Ms. America 2006-07 is an actress and best known for playing Stacy as the Pageant Announcer in the 2000 movie Miss Congeniality starring Sandra Bullock. During her reign she made several appearances honoring and supporting military families.[13][14]

In 2007, Jane Park Smith was the first Asian-American to be crowned Ms. America 2007-08.[15] During her reign, Jane was chosen to play the lead role in the movie Street Warrior starring Max Martini.[16] She was crowned Ms. America 2007-08 on October 20, 2007 at Verdugo Hills Country Club in Glendale, California.

In 2009, Bridget Cleary from Boston, Massachusetts was the first Ms. America 2009-10 to be crowned who never competed in a pageant before on September 6, 2009 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Ontario, California. [17]

Tracy Broughton became the first African-American and legally disabled woman to be crowned Ms. America 2011. In 1996 she was in a car accident that left her paralyzed and in a wheelchair for 11 years. Broughton used a crutch to cross the stage and accept her crown.[18][19][20] Tracy Broughton was crowned Ms. America 2011 on January 30, 2011 at the Doubletree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort in Anaheim, California.

In 2012, Nicole Rash became the first Ms. America to win the crown that also competed in the Miss America Pageant and was first runner-up to Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund.[21][22][23] Nicole Rash was crowned Ms. America 2012 on April 15, 2012 at the Doubletree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort in Anaheim, California.

A professional model standing 6'1" and a certified accountant, Chiniqua D. Pettiway from Houston, Texas became the second African-American to win the title Ms. America 2013.[24][25][26]The pageant was held at the Hilton Orange County Hotel in Costa Mesa, California on June 23, 2013.

Stephanie Mills, Ms. America 2014-15, was the first doctor to win the title and was crowned on August 9, 2014 at the Curtis Theater in Brea, California. During her reign, she traveled to Texas to speak to the House Education Committee as a supporter of the concussion management bill.[27][28]

On September 12, 2015, Julie Harman was officially announced as Ms. America 2016 when Amanda Wamunyima from Florida relinquished her title as Ms. America 2016 after discovering a medical condition that would leave her bedridden for months.[29][30]

In 2016, Oksana Vovk became the first Ukrainian-American to be crowned Ms. America 2017. She was crowned at the Curtis Theater in Brea, California on September 3, 2016. Oksana emigrated from Ukraine to the United States in 1997 and spent the intervening years building a career in America as a litigation attorney.[2][31][32]

Presidential Volunteer Service Award[edit]

The pageant is associated with the United States government agency Points of Light and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award where every national titleholder who qualifies, receives an award for her community service during her reign. In 2016, all contestants received the Gold Award as a group for documented cumulative 2000 volunteer service hours.[33][34]

Ms. America Pageant Corporation[edit]

The Ms. America Pageant is a California Limited Liability Corporation that currently owns and runs the Ms. America, Ms. America International, Ms. International and Miss Pacific U.S. beauty contests. Based in Costa Mesa, California, the Corporation is owned by Susan Jeske who is the CEO.[33][35]

Gallery of winners[edit]

  • Ms. America 2016, Julie Harman
    Ms. America 2016,
    Julie Harman
  • Ms. America 2014-15, Stephanie Mills
    Ms. America 2014-15,
    Stephanie Mills
  • Ms. America 2013, Chiniqua Pettaway
    Ms. America 2013,
    Chiniqua Pettaway
  • Ms. America 2012, Nicole Rash
    Ms. America 2012,
    Nicole Rash
  • Ms. America 2011, Tracy Broughton
    Ms. America 2011,
    Tracy Broughton
  • Ms. America 2009-10, Bridget Cleary
    Ms. America 2009-10,
    Bridget Cleary
  • Ms. America 2007-08, Jane Park Smith
    Ms. America 2007-08,
    Jane Park Smith
  • Ms. America 2006-07, Debbie Nelson
    Ms. America 2006-07,
    Debbie Nelson
  • Ms. America 2005-06, Vida Samadzai
    Ms. America 2005-06,
    Vida Samadzai
  • Ms. America 2004-05, Deana Aburto
    Ms. America 2004-05,
    Deana Aburto
  • Ms. America 1997, Susan Jeske
    Ms. America 1997,
    Susan Jeske

Ms. America Pageant titleholders[edit]

Year Winner State Notes
2018 TBA TBA TBA
2017 Oksana Vovk California Miss Chernivtsi 1992, Miss Ukraine University 1993, World Miss University fashion award winner and appointed as World Peace Ambassador.
2016 Julie Harman Utah Crowned Ms. America 2016 after Amanda Wamunyima relinquished the title when she discovered a medical condition that would leave her bedridden for months.
2014-15 Stephanie Mills New Hampshire Previously Mrs. New Hampshire America 2004 and Miss New Hampshire 1995 under Stephanie Foisy.
2013 Chiniqua Pettaway Texas Second African-American to win the crown.[36]
2012 Nicole Rash Missouri Second runner-up to Mrs. America 2014, First runner-up to Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund.
2011 Tracy Broughton California Ms. Black California 2003.[37]
First African-American and disabled woman to win the crown.
2009-10 Bridget Cleary Massachusetts First Ms. America to be crowned who never competed in a pageant before.
2007-08 Jane Park Smith California Miss Asian America 1994-95,
2006-07 Debbie Nelson California Actress known for playing Stacy as the Pageant Announcer in the 2000 movie Miss Congeniality starring Sandra Bullock.
2005-06 Vida Samadzai California Miss Afghanistan 2003 for the Miss Earth 2003 Pageant in the Philippians.
A women's right activist, Vida received the "Beauty for a Cause" award from the Miss Earth Organization.[38]
2004-05 Deana Aburto California Ms. International 2012,
1997 Susan Jeske Colorado Ms. America 1997, Guinness World Record holder for singing the National Anthem, Current CEO of the Ms. America Pageant Inc.

Gallery[edit]

  • Vida Samadzai, Ms. America 2005-06 competing in China at the Miss Tourism Queen International Pageant.
    Vida Samadzai, Ms. America 2005-06 competing in China at the Miss Tourism Queen International Pageant.
  • Stephanie Mills, Ms. America 2014-15 with Maggie Hassan, the Governor of New Hampshire.
    Stephanie Mills, Ms. America 2014-15 with Maggie Hassan, the Governor of New Hampshire.
  • Susan Jeske crowned the first Ms America 1997 in Las Vegas.
    Susan Jeske crowned the first Ms America 1997 in Las Vegas.
  • Red Carpet appearance with CEO Susan Jeske and Oksana Vovk – Ms. America 2017.
    Red Carpet appearance with CEO Susan Jeske and Oksana Vovk – Ms. America 2017.
  • Ms. America Pageant 2017.
    Ms. America Pageant 2017.
  • Ms. America Trademark plaque.
    Ms. America Trademark plaque.
  • 2004 Presidential Volunteer Service Award presented to Susan Jeske.
    2004 Presidential Volunteer Service Award presented to Susan Jeske.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ms. America to campaign for brain tests for athletes Orange County Register Retrieved 15 August 2017
  2. ^ a b Fall can't stop Newport woman's rise to Ms. America title Los Angeles Times Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  3. ^ Susan Jeske, the first Ms America with Texas Rangers NBC Channel 5 Retrieved on 15 August 2015
  4. ^ Susan Jeske Guinness World Record Holder 9 News Prime 9 Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  5. ^ Susan Jeske the first Ms America, Students Against Violence coverage the day after Sept 11 Channel 4 News (United States) Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  6. ^ Susan Jeske former Ms America former KCRA Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  7. ^ "Schwarzenegger, Pageant Among Highlights of Inter-Cultural Fair". Orange County Register. California. 26 June 2002. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  8. ^ Tustin pageant winner on ‘Container Wars’ The Orange County Register Retrieved on 22 August 2017
  9. ^ Deana Molle' is an actress and producer, known for Man on the MoonIMDb Retrieved on 22 August 2017
  10. ^ Vida Samadzai is Miss Afghanistan 2003 and Ms. America 2005-06 Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  11. ^ 2005 Miss Tourism Queen International Pageant Miss Tourism International Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  12. ^ Vida Samadzai - Miss Afghanistan 2003, and one of the bravest pageant contestants ever. Missology Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  13. ^ Full cast list of Miss Congeniality (2002) IMDb Retrieved on 22 August 2017
  14. ^ "Party honors military families, Words of Comfort Hope & Promise brings joy to those serving our country". Sun Post. California. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  15. ^ Jane Park Smith Ms. America 2007-08 and former Miss Asian America Retrieved 15 August 2017
  16. ^ Jane Park Smith was born in Seoul, South Korea. She is an actress and producer, known for Gang Related (2014), Boone: The Bounty Hunter (2017) and Insurgent (2015). IMDb Retrieved 15 August 2017
  17. ^ What's the difference between Miss America and Ms. America? The Boston Globe Retrieved through Highbeam on 15 August 2017
  18. ^ Mother-of-two who spent 11 years in a wheelchair is crowned Ms America Mail Online Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  19. ^ O.C. woman named Ms. America 2011 The Orange County Register Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  20. ^ Ladera mom talks about winning Ms. America 2011 title The Orange County Register Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  21. ^ Nicole Rash, Ms. America 2012 Tiara Retrieved 15 August 2017
  22. ^ St. Louis' Nicole Rash crowned Ms. America St. Louis Post-Dispatch Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  23. ^ Ms America 2012 crowned in Orange County The Coto de Caza News Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  24. ^ "Personality: Chiniqua D. Pettaway, Spotlight on the reigning Ms. America 2013". Richmond Free Press. Virginia. 22 November 2013. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  25. ^ Ms America pageant seeking 2014 contestants Newport News Retrieved on 25 August 2017
  26. ^ Cultural Pride Is A Fashionable Asset African Goddess Retrieved 25 August 2017
  27. ^ Check it out, Ms. America 2014 is none other than Dr. Stephanie Mills The Concord Insider Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  28. ^ Ms. America to campaign for brain tests for athletes The Orange County Register Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  29. ^ Midvale woman promotes preparedness as Ms. America Deseret News Retrieved 15 August 2017
  30. ^ Julie Harman, Ms America 2016 San Clemente News Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  31. ^ Oksana Vovk lives the Ms. America dream Orange County Register Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  32. ^ ?? st?µµa t?? “Ms. America® 2017” f??ese ? Oksana Vovk Top Model Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  33. ^ a b First Ms. America who became pageant's CEO has dressed up competition into an institution The Coto de Saza News Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  34. ^ President's Volunteer Service Award Point of Light Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  35. ^ Susan Jeske Biography Retrieved 15 August 2017
  36. ^ Houston Fashion Week Kickoff at Alex Rodriguez Mercedes Benz Bibi Magazine Retrieved on 15 August 2017
  37. ^ Mother-of-two who spent 11 years in a wheelchair is crowned Ms America Mail Online Retrieved 25 August 2017
  38. ^ Miss Afghanistan is "beauty for a cause" Rediff Retrieved on 15 August 2017

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