DATE: March 18, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Jody Horne-Leshinsky,
Broward County Cultural Division
PHONE: 954-357-7463
EMAIL: jleshinsky@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Recently, in Broward County, a host of young ladies from the diverse municipalities came forward to begin an adventure in the Miss Broward County 2015 pageant. For many of them, it would be one night of pageantry learning how to be confident in front of an audience, speak with distinction and remembering to breathe while performing on a spot-lit stage. For a select four, it would be the beginning of a year of change, challenge and chance. Last year, Yesenia Molina of Margate wore the sash and tiara, representing Broward County on the road to the Miss America Pageant. This year, City of Miramar resident and student of Nova Southeastern University Allyson Walker was crowned Miss Broward County 2015.
Walker will not only advance toward the dream of being Miss America, she will earn a college scholarship, serve as a spokesperson for the beauty, history and diversity of Broward County and be the official Youth Ambassador for Broward100 - Celebrating the Art of Community, participating in celebration activities throughout the year; and will audition for a role in the grand finale event, Duende.
As Broward County celebrates its 100th anniversary, this year's pageant will salute the rich history of the County.
The other winners in this night's pageant were:
Jenice An, Miss Broward County's Outstanding Teen, City of Weston
Ludwig Louizaire, Miss Gold Coast, City of Lauderhill
Katarina Wronka, Miss Gold Coast's Outstanding Teen, City of Key Largo
In this opportunity to move forward into the world as an ambassador, "many of these winners have gone on to become national network TV stars or Broadway sensationalists," said the Master of Ceremonies, Alexander Lewy, American Israel Public Affairs Committee; Former Vice Mayor of Hallandale Beach.
About Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community Partners
'Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community' is a yearlong, community-wide celebration that began in October 2014. Broward 100 will commemorate Broward County's centennial with bold, innovative art and performance projects that attract visitors and bring Broward residents together using our arts, sports and recreation venues, natural attractions and incredible diversity to creatively bridge, bond and build their communities. The celebration will be steeped in historical perspective and more importantly, will look toward the future. For more information, email Broward100@broward.org. Follow Broward 100 on Facebook.com/BrowardCounty100, Twitter.com/Broward100, and Instagram.com/BrowardArts.
About the Broward Cultural Division
Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has more than 1.8 million residents, 13.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,523 arts-related businesses employing 23,497 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own arts councils and public art programs. For more information about the Broward Cultural Division, call 954-357-7457.
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