Matt Leverton's National American Miss (NAM) Pageants Blog

Hannah Reese, Miss South Carolina Jr.Teen queen continues her work with D.A.R.E.

Matt Leverton — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:10:00 +0000

Hannah Reese continues using her title as National American Miss South Carolina Jr. Teen in a positive way. As the South Carolina D.A.R.E. America Youth Advisory Board representative, Hannah has been traveling to different schools’ as the guest speaker at several fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduations and speaking to the students and parents about how to face peer pressure during their middle school and high school years and the benefits of saying “No” to drugs and alcohol. She hopes to continue to make a positive impact on children and teenagers through her motivational speeches and appearances.

Shivali Patel, North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteers at the Methodist Home for Children.

Matt Leverton — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:21:21 +0000

Shivali Patel , the National American Miss North Carolina Junior Teen volunteers at the Methodist Home for Children (MHC). They were thrilled that Shivali wanted to support theirprogram in several different ways. She did her research about their needs and she made a commitment to raise money, raise awareness and contribute in-kind items to MHC. She is an awesome young lady!

Shivali’s first goal was to support MHC’s 1K for 1Kid program by raising money to support a child in care for one year. She started her project in July and hit the ground running! She not only surpassed her goal but helped raise nearly $2,000 to support two children in MHC’s care. Her commitment to get out in the community and ask for donations and gifts is amazing! Shivali has put in more than 120 hours, going door to door, business to business asking for support to reach her goal. She didn’t take no for an answer and received gifts from $1.00 to $100.00. They, MHC, were most impressed when she even got the Mayor in Raleigh, NC to support her efforts!

In addition to raising money for their ministry, she asked fellow contestants to collect stuffed animals for our underserved children at their preschool. Shivali delivered big garbage bags full of stuffed animals to the kids at the center one day. She also used extra funds raised to purchase hygiene items and school supplies for our older kids – something she felt passionate about since teens in foster care are often forgotten about.

Shivali has an incredible philanthropic spirit! Her enthusiasm for volunteering and follow through on her commitment is admirable! MHC is proud of her efforts and of the positive way she approached her service to MHC. There are few youth in the community who truly stand out like Shivali. Her determination and drive will serve her well in the future. Her outstanding volunteer service to Methodist Home for Children is greatly appreciated.

YOU could be the next National American Miss and be part of our NAM Family!!!

Matt Leverton — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:50:27 +0000

YOU Could Be the Next National American Miss &Be a Part of Our NAM Family!!!

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Want to be a part of National American Miss, but you thought you were too old for all the fun? National American Miss is now accepting applications for girls ages 19-20!!! Do you live in a state that we do not currently hold a state event, but you are between the ages of 4 and 20? This is your chance to represent and serve your state all year long as State Royalty!

National American Miss is the largest pageant in the nation for young women. We are so excited to extend an invitation to you to be a part of our program! At this time, we are not offering a program in your state for your age group. However, we hope you will be a part of our Appointed Representative Program. The girl that is selected as the State Representative will be given the opportunity to compete at the National Pageant, in Hollywood California for the National Title of NATIONAL AMERICAN MISS.
It’s your chance to make memories that last a lifetime!

Newly Crowned…2011-2012 NAM National Queens

Deadline: Friday, April 20th
For more information you can also call our National Office at 281-496-9000

Here’s How It Works…Once we receive your filled out resume, completed essays, and you have included your registration fee with your photograph, then we will call you to set up a phone interview. When the phone interview has been completed, then your entire entry will be placed in the hands of the selections committee. The selections committee will review the elements of your completed application and score each portion of the competition. Then, the new state queen will be awarded along with the four runner-ups.

The winner will be appointed the title of National American Miss for your state and will attend the National Pageant during Thanksgiving week in Anaheim, California at Disneyland to compete for the National American Miss Queen’s Title. The 4 Runners-Up will be given the opportunity to represent their state as a city queen and to attend the National Pageant to compete for the National All-American Miss Queen’s Title.

Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the largest pageant system for young girls and women. You could be driving home from California in your brand new Ford Mustang Convertible. Check out all the details at www.namiss.com/car.

***APPLY NOW ***
Click on your age division to download an Official Application:

MISS
ages 19 & 20
(as of January 1st this year) PRE-TEEN
ages 10, 11 & 12
(as of January 1st this year)
TEEN
ages 16, 17 & 18
(as of January 1st this year) JR. PRE-TEEN
ages 7, 8 & 9
(as of January 1st this year)
JR. TEEN
ages 13, 14 & 15
(as of January 1st this year) PRINCESS
ages 4, 5 & 6
(as of January 1st this year)

Deadline: Friday, April 20th

For more information you can also call our National Office at
281-496-9000

National American Miss Georgia Jennifer Mullins volunteers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Matt Leverton — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:42:29 +0000

Jennifer Mullins, Georgia Miss Queen went to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to host an “Art Party and Toy Give-Away” for some of the patients. She brought with her different craft supplies to do with the children and an assortment of stuffed animals to give out. Jennifer had a blast making puppets and decorating visors with the children anywhere from ages 4 to 14. Then before they all left the party she gave them each the opportunity to pick out a stuffed animal to take with them. One of the coolest parts of the day was that she even got a few of her friends involved with her because she needed a few extra hands to help. It was such a rewarding experience and she really enjoyed spending her time with the kids and they had a great time too!

Deja Fitzwater, 2011 National American Miss Oregon Princess Queen donates coats for Burlington Coat Factory and Good Morning America!

Matt Leverton — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:55:30 +0000

Deja Fitzwater, 2011 Miss Oregon Princess, donated 10 coats to the Burlington Coat Factory and Good Morning America Coat Drive…. hoping to give those comfort and warmth who would not otherwise have it.

Shivali Patel, North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen works with the town of Cary’s Spruce Program.

Matt Leverton — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:20:29 +0000

Shivali Pate, North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen works for the Town of Cary’s Spruce Program. She also volunteered for two different projects with the town. At Kids Together Park, she helped haul the materials for and resurface a playground for special needs and handicapped children. This included shoveling the mulch-like material, transporting it in wheel barrows, then dumping and spreading the material to resurface the assigned areas. Also for our Town-wide Fall Litter Sweep, she helped organize and lead a litter sweep at her school campus of Athens Drive High School. This included advertising the event, organizing 14 volunteers, picking up the supplies, managing the safety and productivity of the sweep, picking up litter, and then reporting the results. She collected a total of 360 pounds of litter for proper disposal. In everything she has done she has been diligent and dedicated in her service and she is a pleasure to work with.

Cailee Calabrese, North Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Queen, works hards for “Movies for Military.”

Matt Leverton — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:21:59 +0000

Cailee made her trip to give to the Troops to drop off the DVDs and puzzle books that she collected. She also visited the Warrior Transition Battalion where she distributed some DVDs to put in their movie room. Cailee has donated and collected over 1200 DVDs and 300 puzzle books since she started her own organization 3 years ago. Cailee was also proud to have met General Carpenter on our way to California who was just coming home from Afghanistan who took his picture with her and commended Cailee on her organization because he
appreciated the DVDs he received while stationed there. She also made a visit to Wesley Pines nursing center where Cailee called bingo for the residents. Cailee also adopted a military family for Christmas again this year.

“Movies for Military” is well its under way in that she has already collected 30 DVDs for our troops. Cailee is very proud to in her words “to give a gift back for protecting us.”

Jennifer Mullins National American Miss Georgia walks for Breast Cancer.

Matt Leverton — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:18:06 +0000

Jennifer Mullins, National American Miss Georgia, walks a 5K for Breast Cancer with the American Cancer Association. It was so cold but well worth it! Jennifer really enjoyed walking and making strides for breast cancer research. She had a great time!

Chelsea Burt, National American Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Cover Girl volunteers her time at the Down Syndrome walk.

Matt Leverton — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:57:12 +0000

It was a beautiful day for a walk as Chelsea Burt, Tennessee Pre-Teen Cover Girl, enjoyed her time at the Down Syndrome Association Of Middle Tennessee Buddy Walk. Chelsea made friends while handing out teddy bears. Chelsea enjoyed her day while spending time with some extraordinary kids and making them smile.

Shivali Patel, National American Miss 2011 North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteers at the Jordan Center.

Matt Leverton — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:03:47 +0000

Shivali Patel 2011 North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteers with the kids at the Jordan child and enrichment center. The Jordan Center helps families give their children the best possible start in life, providing full-day childcare for children ages six weeks to five years.

The Center also provides consultation to other community childcare programs throughout the state, and training to those who work most closely with children: parents, childcare providers, educators, and administrators.