West Virginia Miss Amazing is pleased to announce its 2023 State Representatives: 

Rising Stars who participated in the event were Kayleigh Kinsley-Davis of Morgantown and Aubrielle Demasi of Morgantown. Outgoing Queens in attendance were WV Miss Amazing Miss Queen Brianna King of Barrackville, Jr. Miss Queen, Chelsea Richards of Clarksburg, and Jr. Teen Queen Johnna Kay Ruth Mullennex of Parsons. 

 

Judges for the event were Melissa McAra, Sam Mano, and Kristy Belt. Flowers were provided by Coombs Flowers of Morgantown.  Photography services provided by Kori Lee Photography, Kori Leonard and Aubrey Ponton. Lunch for participants was provided by Jersey Mike’s and Penn Station Subs. Hair and Makeup for participants was provided by local volunteers as well as students from the Clarksburg Beauty School. The United Technical Center offered pampering services to the ladies on Friday to help them prepare for their big day. Emcee for the event was Jason Young. Miss West Virginia USA Krystian Leonard, crowned the participants and new queens. 

 

The representatives were chosen and announced at the 2023 West Virginia Miss Amazing event at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center on October 29, 2022. This event will be held annually in Clarksburg, WV. Save the date for next year’s event, October 7, 2023. Females aged 5 and up who have an IEP, IPP, 504 Plan, SSI, or physician’s note proving disability are eligible to participate. The event is FREE to participants. There is an option to opt-out of attending nationals and only participate at the one-day state event with no further obligation. Every participant receives a crown, trophy, and t-shirt.  Ladies of all abilities are welcomed and participants will be supported as needed. Assistive communication devices may be used and parents or volunteers may speak for them if needed. 

 

WV Miss Amazing operates solely off of donations from the community. If you or your business would like to contribute and help make this event possible for women and girls in West Virginia year after year, please contact State Director, Lacey Rae at lacey.rae@missamazing.org or 814-795-1261. 

 

Miss Amazing representatives are shining examples of the fact that girls with disabilities have diverse strengths and big ambitions. Over the next year, the West Virginia Miss Amazing Representatives will work together to serve their communities through volunteer service initiatives. They will also represent their state at the National Miss Amazing event, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois July 28-30, 2023. 

 

For more information about Miss Amazing, visit www.missamazing.org. 

 

About Miss Amazing

 

Miss Amazing is a nationwide nonprofit organization on a mission to provide opportunities for girls and women with disabilities to build self-esteem through self-advocacy and leadership programs. 

 

Founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 2007, Miss Amazing currently operates in 36 states where chapters are directed by generous teams of local volunteers. 

 

Miss Amazing has grown from a small community program into the nation’s largest empowerment event circuit dedicated to girls and women with disabilities. 

 

We envision a world in which women and girls who have disabilities have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. 

 

Our mission is to provide opportunities for women and girls with disabilities to develop confidence and self-advocacy skills within a fun and supportive environment. 

 

We believe that the options available to girls with disabilities should reflect their boundless potential.