Lauren Monahan, Beauties of America 60s Nominated for prestigious Best of Pageantry Award!

We know and love her for her fabulous sense of style and commitment to showing the world the best that pageantry has to offer, and now Lauren Monahan, Beauties of America 60s has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious Best of Pageantry Award!

"Lauren, in recognition of your positive standing and achievements within the Glamour Lifestyle Industry, you have been qualified for consideration of inclusion within Who's Who in Pageantry. Originally founded in 1974, Who's Who in Pageantry recognition is the industry's highest recognized honor.

It is an achievement that you qualified for inclusion within Who's Who in Pageantry and confirms the ideals behind the Who's Who in Pageantry mission statement. Not everyone can be considered nor accepted for recognition. Just by the simple act of acknowledgment, it recognizes that you have made a positive impact on the industry and upon the lives of those with whom you come in contact. Again, congratulations Lauren."

We could no agree more!  Congratulations Lauren!  You are an outstanding example of the benefits of participation in pageantry and the lifelong lessons learned along the way!

  

National queens join in fete of their own community!

 Looking bright and cheery in yellow, Wendy Thiery, BOA 40s and Vanessa Cantu, BOA 30s appeared in the 46th Annual Helotes Cornyval Parade. Growing up in Helotes, Wendy held the title of Miss Helotes in 1983 while Vanessa currently resides in Helotes.  Both Wendy and Vanessa enjoy being involved in their community. Taking part in the Helotes Cornyval parade was fun and exciting while promoting Beauties of America!

Helotes is located just northwest of San Antonio, Texas and was incorporated in 1981. Helotes, whose name is derived from the Spanish word elotes or “corn-on-the-cob,” has been on Texas maps since the nineteenth century.  Once inhabited by Lipan Apaches, Tonkawas, and Comanches, the city originally served as a stagecoach stop between San Antonio and Bandera.

For decades, Helotes remained a farming community. The opening of the famous John T. Floore County Store in 1946 marked a turn towards commerce and economic growth.  The dance hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a Texas Historic Landmark that draws top musical talent to its stages.

Today, the City of Helotes is unique community that maintains its small town tranquility and family-oriented activities.  Citizens remain committed to economic prosperity while balancing environmental consciousness and historic preservation and modern revitalization.
Helotes in Bexar County has been rated the Best Small Town to Raise Kids in Texas by Bloomberg Business Week.

Beauties of America royalty are honored guests at Reece's Royal Ball!

Reece's Royal Ball is an amazing event that occurs every year to raise funds to help find a cure for cancer.  The family that hosts this party has a daughter who was diagnosed with a rare pediatric cancer, Neuroblastoma in 2010. They feel they have been blessed with support from family, friends, prayers, generosity, and cancer centers so they want to do all that they can to help the cause.

Beauties of America Texas 30's & 40's queens Vanessa Cantu and Wendy Thiery made their appearance at this amazing event.

Some of the fun included having their pictures with the children, dancing, and volleying balloons with the children.  It was quite the Royal Ball with whimsical decorations, yummy treats and plenty of toys for the children.

Bell, Cinderella and Rupunzel made their appearances as well.  A sparkling great time was had by all!

Lauren Monahan, Beauties of America 60s enjoys star-studded event in Nashville!

 Lauren Monahan, Beauties of America’s 60s, poses in front of the newly renovated Tennessee Theater in historic downtown Knoxville.

The theater went through extensive renovations to bring it up to its former glory by hosting fundraisers and a magnificent gala on Sunday, May 5th.

Lauren was one of the guest greeters that day, as patrons poured in to see the amazing décor.

Lesley Nardini, Beauties of America 50s serves as emcee for the running of the horses on Kentucky Derby Day!

A beautiful sunny day brought out the big hats and beautiful women for the 1st annual Kentucky Derby party in Portland.  Lesley Nardini, 2012 Beauties of America 50s, served as emcee for the fashion show part of the event that was also a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.

Lesley is shown here with her friend Christine Wooley, Mrs. Oregon International 2013, who graced the stage as one of the models.  Joining Christine on the runway was Deja Fitzwater, International Jr. Miss Oregon Preteen.

Lesley had the chance to chat with a few of the other lovely ladies who came out for the event, friends and fellow pageant sisters, Taryn Stastny and Shawna Peterson.  Altogether, it was a wonderful day that brought people in the community together to support small businesses and raise money for the American Heart Association.

America's 50s Lesley Nardini serves as judge at Mrs. Washington International pageant!

Lesley Nardini, 2012 Beauties of America 50s, served as judges chair for the new Mrs. Washington International pageant which was held at the Marriott Seattle Waterfront hotel.  The ladies were treated to delicious meals and fun activities along with rehearsals and a tough competition.  In the end, Charlotte Shores of Bellingham, won the crown.

While at the pageant Lesley had a chance to spend time with her “bestie” and fabulous friend, Kym Wylder, who holds the title of Beauties of America-Oregon 40s.  

Lesley also had the opportunity to meet and talk with Nancy-Ellen Martin, the MC of the show and the current Mrs. Washington United States.

A salute to our military from the Beauties of America!

Wendy Thiery, BoA 40s, Vanessa Cantu, BoA30s of Texas and Keyla McSwain, BoA 20’s of Louisiana enjoyed their time supporting the San Antonio Army Recruiting Battalion at the 2013 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo which attracts over one million visitors each year.

All three ladies were a big hit as they mingled with the patrons, took photographs while exhibiting their congenial Southern charm.      

The San Antonio Recruiting Battalions’ mission is to recruit qualified men and women from south and central Texas, in order or provide the strength needed to uphold and defend Freedom and Democracy.  

Their vision is inspired by the Warrior Ethos and Army Values, to recruit volunteers with a highly trained-team that is properly resourced, leverages technology, and is valued by the Army and Nation.